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Shiphandling for the Mariner by Daniel H. MacElrevey; illustrations by Earl R. McMillin is a hobbies available to read on EtoBox.

What is Shiphandling for the Mariner about?

MacElrevey's Shiphandling for the Mariner, first published in 1983, is addressed primarily to the practicing mariner who already possesses some degree of professional knowledge, experience, and training. This third edition includes new material on the topics of training, voyage planning, bridge team training, and bridge resource management. New also is an expanded section on the use of simulation in training, including types of simulators (model and computer) and simulator curriculum for pilots. Carried forward from the original version are the series of practice maneuvers, designed so that an accurate picture can be developed of how a particular ship will react to a variety of manipulations under differing conditions. <p>In a nontechnical style, and with illustrations, the author stresses maneuvers routinely used by working pilots and masters, with special attention to directional stability, shallow water effects, squat, and aids such as variable pitch propulsion, electronic reference instrumentation, and tractor tugs. All maneuvers used in docking, undocking, and shiphandling in restricted waters are covered, as well as less commonly performed maneuvers: docking at single point a

Who reads Shiphandling for the Mariner?

Author

Daniel H. MacElrevey; illustrations by Earl R. McMillin

Publisher

Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780870334641

Category

hobbies

Subjects

Engineering, Military, Government_military

Rating

4.7 / 5 (71 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14