Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety/Введение в эксплуатацию контейнеровозов и безопасность на борту

Издание на английском языке
The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the fundamental aspects of container ship operations.
This book covers many of the basics including ship architecture and engineering, stability, navigation, crew management, health, and safety, and responding to emergencies. The chapters have been written in such a way as to be accessible for the casual reader, the student, and the maritime professional. A blend of theory and practical steps provides the reader with an overview of living and working onboard container ships.

Contents
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Author’s note
Abbreviations
Part I. The merchant mercantile
1 The merchant mercantile
2 Officer training and professional development
3 Ranks, roles, and responsibilities
4 Health and safety
5 Container and RORO ships
6 Maritime regulatory framework
Part II. Principles of ship architecture and engineering
7 Basic container ship architecture
8 Primary ship engineering systems
9 Auxiliary ship engineering systems
10 Principles of ship stability
Part III. Ship operations
11 Deck operations
12 Engine room operations
13 Bridge operations
14 Passage planning and navigation
15 Stowaways, piracy, and drug trafficking
Part IV. Cargo operations
16 Hague-Visby Rules and bills of lading
17 Dangerous cargoes
18 Container specifications
19 Container planning, handling, stowing, and lashing
Part V. Maritime emergencies
20 Maritime incidents and emergencies
21 Ship fires, firefighting systems, and firefighter equipment
22 Emergency distress equipment and signals
23 Lifesaving appliances
24 Abandoning ship
Index