Shipbuilding technology, engineering and trades

Race Training with Jim Saltonstall is for all those who wish to improve their personal performance within the most challenging sport in the world.

This book is an essential guide to optimal and safe navigation planning in inland waterways.

This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring.

Mackey introduces the entrepreneurs who forged this important link between Montreal and the nation's interior and chronicles the course of their industry, correcting previous misinterpretations.

For centuries inventors have been dreaming up schemes to allow people to submerge beneath the waves, stay a while then return again unharmed.

Fresh from success in sinking the Albermarle in the Civil War, the young Captain Cushing was assigned to command the gunboat USS Maumee in Hong Kong to aid the restoration of America's naval power in Asia.

This book follows the author's experiences in the United States Navy from 1966 through 1972.

Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas.

The bible on operation and economics within the maritime transport industry, covering types of ship, issues related to crew, cargo and ports, and examining changes in the industry.

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.

The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format.

Technical rules like the IGF code are developed by large groups of experts over long periods of time.

This book starts from the design requirements of variable geometry turbines for marine gas turbines.

Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures.

Become an Expert Small-Craft Radar OperatorNothing beats radar for guiding your boat through the darkest night or the thickest fog.

This book explores interfaces between land and sea and their geostrategic, ecological, urban, productive, indigenous, legal, historical, and artistic dimensions.

Protective coatings are the most efficient way to protect ship steel structures from corrosion.

For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions.

Electric propulsion for boats was developed in the early 19th century and--despite the advent of the internal combustion engine--continued with the perfecting of the modern turbo-electric ship.

This book compiles cutting-edge research and innovative practices in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering, presented during the IV Iberoamerican Congress of Naval Engineering and 27th Pan-American Congress of Naval Engineering, Maritime Transportation and Port Engineering (COPINAVAL).

The essential textbook for all students preparing for Marine Engineer Officer exams.

This 2006 book discusses the three main categories of high-speed marine vehicles - vessels supported by submerged hulls, air cushions or foils.

An annual publication featuring the latest research on the history, development and service of the world's warships.

Traditionally society has regulated hazardous industries by detailed references to engineering codes, standards and hardware requirements.

Explores the history of the US Navy's 11 new steel warships, built during the late 19th century to advance American naval supremacy.

Auf einem Segelboot gibt es jede Menge zu tun.

This book presents a collection of selected and peer reviewed papers of 10th International Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, which is held during April 14-16, 2023.

This is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try.

This book covers several research outcomes of various fields and schools related to maritime operation, applications and materials science.

New concept in navigation provides the perfect complement to your charts and traditional cruising guidesThis unique cruising guide features aerial photos matched with chart segments to guide you through channels and harbor approaches.

Interest in autonomous ships has grown exponentially over the past few years.

An in-depth exploration of shipboard power generation and distribution system design that utilizes variable frequency drives The variable frequency drive (VFD) application is a proven technology for shore-based applications.

Technical introduction to ship propeller hydrodynamics, for researchers in ocean technology, naval architecture, mechanical engineering.

This 2004 book debates British exceptionalism in the period from the Glorious Revolution to the Congress of Vienna.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is the established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen.

From 1861 to 1865, the Civil War raged along the great rivers of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.

Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during the first half of 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters.

Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering comprises the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022) that was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 24-26 May 2022.

The perfect companion for anyone who wants to cruise the Mediterranean, whether on their own yacht or chartering.

A highly illustrated history of the US Navy's nuclear submarine program, from the postwar years to the 2020 Columbia-class SSBNs.

'Monumental!

Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course.

Find Your Way at Sea, No Matter What Inherently interesting and fun to read .

'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailorPaul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time.