By
Bryan Barrass, International maritime consultant and lecturer in marine technology at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
Capt D R Derrett, Formerly Head of Navigation Department at Hull Nautical College, UK
Description
Understanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate
of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic
'Ship Stability' provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim,
materials stresses and forces.
Audience:
Nautical college students from cadet to master level for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime Organisation
STCW requirements (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping); Marine engineers and naval architects; Serving seafarers and
merchant navy officers
