This detailed guide describes the key features of ships, the stresses of the marine environment and the science of naval architecture. It has primarily been written to meet the needs of engineers and navigators serving in the Merchant Navy, but will also be useful to those in shipbuilding, shipping and any other interested parties. Detailed Overview Part 1 of this book covers the challenges of the marine environment and the stresses it places on a ship, its equipment and its personnel. It discusses the crucial elements of strength, freeboard and stability and references the statutory regulations applicable to shipbuilding. The key features of different types of merchant ship are highlighted, supported by line drawings. Part 2 discusses the basic principles of naval architecture, covering definitions of symbols and terms such as transverse stability, rudders and oscillation and propulsion and propellers. IMarEST members, please enter 'IMAREST' as Promotional Code during checkout for your members discount. Introduction Shipbuilding, although old and traditional, is an art which never stands still. Consequently, new trades, new materials and new techniques are always being introduced. However, there has never been with ships a new machine or method of construction, which, on its introduction, rendered everything else obsolete. Change in ships must be slow because of the cost of change. The keystone of any proposed change is the cardinal requirement – reliability. This title, originally published in 1973, provides an excellent introduction to the subject of Ships and Naval Architecture. While some of the original text has been necessarily removed or updated, it remains a book that should be part of the library of seafarers and engineers. Contents Listing Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1 The Operating Environment Chapter 2 Seaworthiness Chapter 3 Merchant Ship Types Chapter 4 The Ship Girder and Structural Details Chapter 5 Regulations Part 2 Naval Architecture Chapter 6 Definitions of Principal Terms used in Naval Architecture Chapter 7 SI Units – International System of Units Chapter 8 Areas, Volumes, Moments, Displacement Chapter 9 Transverse Stability Chapter 10 Trim Chapter 11 Watertight Subdivision Chapter 12 Strength of Ships Chapter 13 Vibration of Ships Chapter 14 Rudders: Oscillations Chapter 15 Resistance and Powering Chapter 16 Propulsion and Propellers About the Author IMarEST IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. Here you will find all the information you need about who we are, what we do and why we do it. You can also find out how IMarEST is governed, learn about the history of IMarEST, founded in 1889, and discover how our associated charity, The Guild of Benevolence, works to support those in the marine community requiring financial support. https://www.imarest.org/about-imarest
