Practical Ship Handling - Hardcover

Practical Ship Handling

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Signed copy. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. From the web:Ship handling is an art and as the artist must learn to use and to appreciate the materials available to him, so must the ship handler have a complete understanding of the materials of his craft. This book, as the name indicates is about practical ship handling. It concentrates on ship handling in the confines of pilotage waters which is a more specialised activity in the maritime profession and pilots are trained and experienced in this speciality. It explains many fundamental principles of ship handling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing and anchoring. The advantage and disadvantages of bow thrusters and controllable pitch propellers are explained.from AM Nautical:Trainee pilots and shipsâ?? officers who aspire to be pilots will appreciate this introduction to a specialised field in the maritime industry. Expertise at ship handling cannot be gained from books and simulators alone, it is necessary to have practice and natural ability; but this will impart another essential ingredient â?" knowledge. A scarce book, even more so for being signed. In Very good condition overall, close to being As New. The laminate covers are in very good condition, with only minimal scuffs. Signature and dedication to title page, which we believe to be genuine. The block is in good condition, and the binding remains tight. Internally the pages appear to be in near-perfect condition, with no marks, tears or annotations noted, though there are minor marks to front endpapers. Artikel-Nr. 438503

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