The Basics of Oil Spill Cleanup

By: Merv Fingas

Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

ISBN: 1-56670-537-1

Length: 237 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

This book is a revised and expanded edition of The Basics of Oil Spill Cleanup, which was published by Environment Canada in 1978. With the rapid progress in cleanup technology since that time, this edition is long overdue. This new edition is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the cleanup and control of oil spills. It is aimed at both the general public and those who actually deal with the cleanup of oil spills, although it is not intended to serve as a field manual.

Elements of Shipping

By: Alan E. Branch

Publisher: Routledge, 2007 (Eighth edition) 

ISBN: 0-203-01308-3

Length: 504 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

The book explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping embracing operating, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/ trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistics and financial considerations. It also reflects major trends including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends. All twenty-two chapters have been updated and over two-thirds of the content is new.

Ship Construction

By: D. J. Eyres; G. J. Bruce

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012 (Seventh Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-08-097239-8

Length: 174 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

This text in this book is intended to aim the students of marine sciences/technology, especially those following BTEC programmes in preparation for careers at sea and in marine related industries. The present book will also be useful to the students following courses in shipbuilding. A number of considerable changes have taken place in shipbuilding practice recently, with the introduction of new technology, and the aim of this book is to present all modern shipyard techniques without neglecting basic principles. This is the latest seventh edition of the world famous ship construction book, the real must-have for every person involved in shipbuilding or shiprepair.

Ship Design and Performance for Masters and Mates

By: Bryan Barrass

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004

ISBN: 0-7506-6000-7

Length: 252 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

The present book tabulates general particulars of thirty-nine ships that were designed, built and delivered in this Millennium. It also covers many various ship types of the last 20 years. The new suggestions and inventions for enhanced ship performance in the next decades are also discussed in detail, as well. And finally, if you are a student, good luck in your studies. If you are either sea-going or shore-based personnel, best wishes for continued success in your job. It provides the comprehensive guidance on the ship design and performance and we hope it will be of great interest and assistance to you. 

Ship Design for Efficiency and Economy

By: H. Schneekluth; V. Bertram 

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999 (Second Edition)

ISBN:  0-7506-4133-9

Length: 220 pages

Type: e-Book

Abstract:

The book is intended to support lectures on ship design, but also to serve as a reference book for ship designers throughout their careers. The book assumes basic knowledge of line drawing and conven- tional design, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. The previous edition has been modernized, reorganizing the material on weight estimation and adding a chapter on power prognosis. Some outdated material or material of secondary relevance to ship design has been omitted.