Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry.
It provides an overview of the merchant navy from its beginnings to the present day, entry and training requirements, shipboard hierarchy and roles and responsibilities, shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, general housekeeping, risk assessment and risk management. In addition, it examines specific hazardous activities such as cargo loading and unloading, drydocking, drills and actions to take in the event of an emergency.
This textbook provides a concise overview of core concepts and practices in the maritime industry that is appropriate for the cadet, experienced seafarer, industry professional and the general maritime enthusiast.
Author(s): Alexander Arnfinn Olsen
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 344
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Content
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Author’s note
Abbreviations
Part I The merchant mercantile
Chapter 1 The merchant mercantile
Chapter 2 Officer training and professional development
Chapter 3 Ranks, roles, and responsibilities
Chapter 4 Health and safety
Chapter 5 Container and RORO ships
Chapter 6 Maritime regulatory framework
Part II Principles of ship architecture and engineering
Chapter 7 Basic container ship architecture
Chapter 8 Primary ship engineering systems
Chapter 9 Auxiliary ship engineering systems
Chapter 10 Principles of ship stability
Part III Ship operations
Chapter 11 Deck operations
Chapter 12 Engine room operations
Chapter 13 Bridge operations
Chapter 14 Passage planning and navigation
Chapter 15 Stowaways, piracy, and drug trafficking
Part IV Cargo operations
Chapter 16 Hague–Visby Rules and bills of lading
Chapter 17 Dangerous cargoes
Chapter 18 Container specifications
Chapter 19 Container planning, handling, stowing, and lashing
Part V Maritime emergencies
Chapter 20 Maritime incidents and emergencies
Chapter 21 Ship fires, firefighting systems, and firefighter equipment
Chapter 22 Emergency distress equipment and signals
Chapter 23 Lifesaving appliances
Chapter 24 Abandoning ship
Index
