Cargo Work
For Maritime Operations
8th Edition
Published on 16. July 2015
Book
Hardback
408 pages
978-1-138-85962-3 (ISBN)
Description
An essential reference for merchant seamen around the world, Cargo Work provides a guide to the key characteristics of a wide range of cargoes. Fully revised and expanded to comprehensively reflect the unit load containerised systems that are now employed in all aspects of cargo handling and international shipping, while retaining the necessary detail on transporting key classes of cargoes safely, efficiently and profitably.
This book covers general principles and the latest international regulations that affect all cargo work, including cargo types, coverage of roll-on/roll-off cargo handling, containerisation, equipment and offshore supply.
A crucial reference for both students and serving crew
Covers the latest International Maritime Organisation (IMO) codes, plus key elements of the International Port and Ship Security Code (ISPS)
Includes two new chapters on Passenger Vessels and Offshore Trades
This book covers general principles and the latest international regulations that affect all cargo work, including cargo types, coverage of roll-on/roll-off cargo handling, containerisation, equipment and offshore supply.
A crucial reference for both students and serving crew
Covers the latest International Maritime Organisation (IMO) codes, plus key elements of the International Port and Ship Security Code (ISPS)
Includes two new chapters on Passenger Vessels and Offshore Trades
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
304 s/w Abbildungen, 156 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 20 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 128 s/w Zeichnungen, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 128 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Halftones, color; 156 Halftones, black and white; 304 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-85962-3 (9781138859623)
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07/2015
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Person
D.J. House has now written and published eighteen marine titles, many of which are in multiple editions. After commencing his seagoing career in 1962, he was initially engaged on general cargo vessels. He later experienced worldwide trade with passenger, container, Ro-Ro, reefer ships and bulk cargoes. He left the sea in 1978 with a Master Mariner's qualification and commenced teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He retired in 2012 after thirty-three years of teaching in nautical education. He continues to write and research maritime aspects for future works.
Content
Preface List of abbreviations Conversion tables 1. General principles of the handling, stowage and carriage of cargoes 2. Hatchwork and heavy lift cargoes 3. Stowage properties of general cargoes 4. Bulk cargoes 5. Tanker cargoes 6. Timber, refrigerated and livestock cargoes 7. Roll on-Roll off operations 8. Containers and containerisation 9. Special cargoes, hazardous goods and deck cargoes 10. Security and cargo documentation 11. Passenger vessels 12. Offshore trades Appendix 1: Miscellaneous cargo information Appendix 2: Self examiner - questions and recommended answers Appendix 3: Codes and conventions effecting cargo work operations Bibliography Index