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Celestial Navigation by H.0. 249

Practical guide to this popular sight reduction method. Basic, encouraging approach to tools and techniques.

Advanced First Aid Afloat, 5th edition

Since its first publication in 1972, more than 30,000 blue-water sailors have looked to this book when injury or illness struck at sea. Virtually every accident or ailment that might occur when professional medical care is unavailable is squarely faced...

Tanker Operations: A Handbook for the Person-in-Charge

The domestic and international rules governing the qualifications for personnel serving on tank vessels have changed in recent years. To address those new requirements, the fourth edition of Tanker Operations incorporates new material by Mark Huber and...

Shiphandling with Tugs, 2nd. edition

The most comprehensive text available for the mariner who wants to learn how to safely and effectively operate tugs in assisting ships to and from their berths in ports and anchorages. Captain Jeffrey Slesinger used his extensive knowledge of the...

Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 1, 3rd. edition

Textbook to meet the needs of contemporary marine engineers. Emphasis is placed on main propulsion diesel engines. Aero derivative gas turbines are covered in detail. Each chapter includes review questions and references for additional study.

Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 2, 3rd edition

Completely revised and updated to reflect current engineering practices and equipment found aboard modern commercial vessels. Sections on medium-speed diesels, environmental concerns, sewage processing, int'l. regulations, sea trials test, equipment.

Modern Towing

In-depth look at the towing industry, both inland and ocean. Part 1 is an overview with descriptions of tug types, modern gear, design. Part 2 covers operations, special situations. Part 3 deals with the business of towing.

The Law and Practice of Marine Insurance and Average (2 volume set)

This is the only truly comprehensive work on marine insurance in the United States published since the last edition of Phillips on Insurance in 1867. With the help of the author’s colleagues, this text includes not only the large body of American...

Real Time Method of Radar Plotting

This manual/workbook provides the means for an operator to develop an at-a-glance capacity on a stabilized relative motion radar. Once the system of a oeSituation Recognitiona has been achieved and mastered, a multitude of targets can be handled safely...

Merchant Marine Officers' Handbook, 5th edition

Complete revision of the standard reference/textbook in the field published nearly 50 years ago. Brings it up to date in all subject areas. Photos, drawings, tables, appendices.

Nautical Rules of the Road, 4th edition

This fourth edition has been designed for recreational boaters, maritime students and professionals. Provides easy reference to both Inland and International Rules with instructional comments throughout. Includes practice questions and suggested methods

Formulae for the Mariner, 2nd edition

This book provides quick reference to commonly used formulae. Includes trig functions, mercator sailing, great circle, area, volume, water density effect on draft, common tankerman formulae, much more.