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Technology and Applications of Autonomous Underwater
CRC Press 2002; US$ 269.95Documenting the transition of AUVs from dream to reality, this book explores their diverse usage in modern marine environments including scientific research, defence, surveying, and industry. more...
The Closing and Reuse of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95This work first gives a brief history of the USA's first government-owned shipyard, and then details the costs to the Navy and the Philadelphia region of closing the yard and the city's hunt for a commercial tenant. more...
Technology and Industrial Growth in Pre-War Japan:The Mitsubishi-Nagasaki Shipyard 1884-1934
Taylor and Francis 1992; US$ 195.00This book aims to discredit the myth that has the `unique cultural traits' of the Japanese as the key to the country's success, arguing that the more realisable foundation of long-term investment in training and research is responsible. The book looks at the development of Japan in the pre-War period. Yukiko Fukusaku sees the achievements of this period... more...
Ship Stability for Masters and Mates
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 76.95Understanding 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... more...
Ship Design and Performance for Masters and Mates
Elsevier Science 2004; US$ 47.95Students, professional trainees and marine engineers studying for their certificates of competency, as well as more experienced marine engineers on shore or at sea, will all welcome this quick to use, comprehensive reference that brings the key information needed to understand ship design and performance to their fingertips in one handy volume. The... more...
Diesels Afloat
Wiley 2007; US$ 37.50This book is essential to every yacht and most large motorboats, which have diesel engines. It will explain how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and repair engines using safe techniques. The definitive manual on diesels – every yacht or motor boat should have one on board Heavily illustrated with approximately 400 colour photographs and diagrams... more...
A Guide to Ship Repair Estimates in Man Hours
Elsevier Science 2000; US$ 70.95Don Butler has compiled an invaluable list of the man-hours required for ship repair estimates. All ships must undergo regular dry-docking for examination by a third party surveyor; this is a mandatory requirement for ships which ply their trade on either world wide or coastal area basis. This dry-docking period is usually used as a time to carry out... more...
Basic Ship Theory
Elsevier Science 2001; US$ 75.95Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer. The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in... more...
Basic Ship Theory
Elsevier Science 2001; US$ 75.95Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer. The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 2 expands on the material in Volume 1, covering... more...
Ship Stability for Masters and Mates
Elsevier Science 1999; US$ 50.95This well-established textbook has been fully reviewed and updated by a new author to ensure a modern coverage of the contents in depth. A new unique introduction has been written, giving ship types together with their general characteristics, to indicate to the reader actual or typical sizes of modern day merchant vessels. Four new chapters have... more...









