Cargo Work For Maritime Operations - D. J. House [2016, PDF]

Cargo Work For Maritime Operations

Year: 2016
Language: english
Author: D. J. House
Genre: Reference book
Publisher: Routledge
Edition: Eighth
ISBN: 978-1-315-72771-4
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 452
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