Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations

Preface to the first edition, Preface to the fourth edition, Acknowledgements, About the author, Abbreviations, 1. The ship, 2. Anchor work (fundamentals), 3. Ropework, 4. Wirework and rigging, 5. Lifting gear, 6. Cargo and hatchwork, 7. Boatwork and life saving appliances, 8. Survival craft and practice, 9. Communications, 10. Watchkeeping duties, 11. Marine instruments monitoring and measurements, 12. Meteorology, 13. Preventing collisions at sea, 14. Emergencies, 15. Fire fighting, 16. Search and rescue operations, 17. Ship handling - equipment, 18. Ship handling - manoeuvring and mooring operations, 19. Tanker operations, 20. The application of marpol and the prevention of pollution, Appendix 1 - Marnier's self examiner, Appendix 2 - Officer of the watch certificate of competency, Appendix 3 - Chief officer (first mate) certificate of competency, Appendix 4 - Ship's master certificate of competency, Appendix 5 - Rule of the road, Index