Merchant Ship Stability
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Bibliographic Notes |
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During
the past few years there have been considerable changes in the
approach to ship stability, so far as it affects the merchant
seaman. The most obvious of these is the introduction of metric
units, in addition, examination requirements have been increased
and recommendations for a standard method of presenting and using
stability information have been produced, which will undoubtedly
be reflected in the various examinations.
This seventh edition has been designed to meet all these
requirements. Basic information contained in early chapters has
been retained for the benefit of anyone who is not familiar with
the subject. The remainder of the text has been re-arranged and
expanded, as desirable, to lead into new material which has been
introduced, there is also a chapter on stability information to
illustrate the standard method of presentation.
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The
theory of stability has been covered up to the standard required
for a Master's Certificate and includes all that is needed by
students for Ordinary National Diplomas and similar courses. This
has been carefully linked up with practice, since the connection
between the two is a common stumbling block. Particular attention
has also been paid to matters which may be misunderstood, or not
fully appreciated by seamen. |
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