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Formulae for the Mariner 2nd Edition R.M.
Plant. A compilation of all the formulae that a
mariner is commonly called upon to use. Given
are the basic parameters in narrative form, and
then provides equations and their amplifications.
Another feature of the book is material to the
international system of units (S.I.).
Size:8.5”x11”•77 illustrations, tables•110pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-361-3•soft•$12.99
The Cornell Manual for Lifeboatmen, Able
Seamen, and Qualified Members of Engine
Department JohnM.Keever.Basedon theearlier
edition by Hayler, Keever, and Seiler. This book is
the standard manual for those who follow the sea
and who want to prepare themselves for the Coast
Guard examinations. Of particular value are the
sample multiple-choice questions and answers
for both the lifeboatman and able seaman Coast
Guard examinations.
Size:4.5”x7”•160bw illustrations•184pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-559-4•soft•$12.00
Diesel Engines.
Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition
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LeoBlock.Thisbookpresentsfundamentalprinciplesand
identifies the separate systems. In this revision, current
information is supplied for electronic diesel engines. It
explores three fuel systems: low pressure, mechanical,
andelectronic.Checklistsofrequiredmaintenancetasks
are included, with explanations of engine operation:
warm-up,normalrunning,andshutdown.(FormerISBN:
978-0-87033-4184)
Size:6”x9”•85 illustrations•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3705-5•soft•$19.99
ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth Learning to
Drive a Z-drive Capt. Jeff Slesinger. This work-
book isdesigned to facilitate learning, throughboth
intellectual and hands-on presentations. It teaches
a clear understanding of ASD tug maneuvering
principles and assists the reader in acquiring the
intuitive feel for operating the tug. Covers the basic
elements of maneuvering an ASD tug, through
steering, speed, turning, stopping, hovering, and
lateral movement.
Size:8.5”x11”•120 illustrations•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-617-1•soft•$45.00
U.S. Regulation of Ocean Transportation
Under the Shipping Act of 1984 Gerald H.
Ullman. This book furnishes an exposition of the
statutory and regulatory responsibilities of those
participating in the sale, processing, and transpor-
tation of cargo shipped from the United States. It
analyzes the duties imposed by the Shipping Act of
1984 on those engaged in U.S. oceanborne trade.
Size:6”x9”• index,304pp.•hard
ISBN:978-0-87033-470-2•$15.30/$45.00
Dictionary of Maritime and Transportation
Terms Gerald H. Ullman. This up-to-date standard
reference is a must-have for every mariner’s book-
shelf. Acronyms and cross-references to related
terms give the reader a full picture of how the
many words and phrases are related. A complete
maritime dictionary!
Size:6”x9”•Bibliography•440pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-569-3•soft•$19.9
Maritime Error Management: Discussing
& Remediating Factors Contributory to
Casualties Geoffrey W. Gill. An experienced deck
officer and maritime attorney objectively considers
cognitive, organizational, and operational factors
proven to contribute to maritime casualties. It
provides a focused overview of present day mari-
time safety issues and suggests risk management
strategies effective from the wheelhouse as well
as the boardroom.
Size:6”x9”•416pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-626-3•hard•$50.00
Modern Towing John S. Blank. A wide-ranging
work on all aspects of towing, in both inland
and ocean waters. More than fifty appendices
consolidate data helpful to the tugmaster. The
text is illustrated with more than 300 drawings,
photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids.
Size:6”x9”•430 illustrations,1map•608pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-372-9•hard•$45.00
Master’s Handbook on Ship’s Business 3rd
Edition Tuuli Messer. Based on earlier editions
by Ben Martin and James R. Aragon. A complete
guide for the newly appointed master, it is also
useful to experienced masters as a checklist for
the voluminous paperwork required in all phases
of business aboard, this handbook demystifies
the regulations and states the requirements in
plain language.
Size:6”x9”•1 fullsizecolormap•416pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-531-0•hard•$50.00
Vessel Security Officer Joseph Ahlstrom, with
David W. Narby and Joseph Tenaglia. Keeping a
shipsafeandsecureoccurs through the investment
of timeandeffortbyboth theVesselSecurityOfficer
and the crew. This text complements any security
course and can serve as a training handbook for a
Vessel/Ship Security Officer or Company Security
Officer.
Size:6”x9”•7photos,2 illustrations•248pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-570-9•hard•$35.00
The Business of Shipping 8th Edition James
J. Buckley. Essential to professionals who are
specialists in one branch of the business, but only
marginally knowledgeable about its other aspects,
it will also familiarize newcomers to the industry
with the many facets of the shipping enterprise
and the international movement of cargo, and can
serve as the basic volume for any course in marine
transportation. New information has been added to
reflect the recent developments in the industry.
Size:6”x9”•54bw illustrations•448pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-580-8•hard•$50.00
Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer 4th
Edition William E. George, Editor. Today, technol-
ogyandcomputersaboundasship’sgear.Nomat-
ter how much change the industry has undergone,
the laws of physics are constant. The appendix
includes the Stability Data Reference Book which
is the same supplied in the United States Coast
Guard license examination room.
Size:6”x9”•200 illustrations, index•528pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-564-8•hard•$50.00
Shiphandling for the Mariner 4th Edition
Daniel H. MacElrevey and Daniel E. MacElrevey.
This book focuses on large, modern commercial
vessels. Unique in its emphasis on the art of shiph-
andling and maneuvers for such vessels, designed
to teach mariners and pilots practical skills. Used
as a text by maritime academies, training facilities,
ships’ officers, and apprentice pilots.
Size: 6”x9” • 32 bw photos, 98 illustrations, 1 map,
index•404pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-558-7•hard•$50.00
Oceanography and Seamanship 2nd Edition
WilliamG. Van Dorn. This book explains the ocean
as an operating environment, how boats and ships
behave, and what the average sailor can do to
make any voyage safer and more pleasurable. It is
a reference at maritime academies and is used as
a textbook in colleges.
Size: 8.5”x11” • 46 bw photos, 170 illustrations,
index•456pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-434-4•hard•$44.95
Lights, Shapes, & Signals for the
Merchant Mariner: A Flash Card
Study Guide Capt. D. Green. Small and
compact for easy traveling, this study
guide provides all the lights, shapes, and
symbols used at sea and is a valuable tool
for the seasoned mariner or private boater
who wants to sharpen skills and be safer
and more prudent on the water. Its cargo-
pocket size and lightly laminated pages means it
can endure in a maritime environment.
Size:9”x6”•302color images•560pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-628-7•spiral•$34.99
Celestial Navigation by H.O.249 John E.
Milligan. H.O. 249 tables, the most widely used
among amateur navigators at sea because of
their simplicity. If you can read, add and subtract,
understand angles, and use a protractor, you can
learn to navigate in your armchair or at sea.
Size:7”x10”•65 illustrations/tables•112pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-191-6•soft•$9.95
The Boater’s Weather Guide 2nd Edition
Margaret Williams. This book acquaints boaters
with the forces that shape weather. A logical ex-
planation of climate and weather, concentrating on
those aspects that affect the mariner the most-wind
speed and direction, low visibility, thunderstorms,
gales, and hurricanes.
Size:4.5”x7”•40bw illustrations•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-624-9•soft•$12.99
Mariner’s Guide to Nautical Information
Priscilla Travis. This alphabetically arranged
reference work puts over 2,000 modern nautical
topics and terms at your fingertips, with enough
explanatory advice to be truly useful. Topics rang-
ing from the Navigation Rules, cruising under sail
and power, electronics, and communication, to
safety, weather, technical topics, and commonly-
used spoken nautical language make this book a
comprehensive resource.
Size:6”x9”•190color/bwphotos•560pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-625-6•hard•$35.00
Primer of Towing 3rd Edition George H. Reid.
Throughout the country, towing is providing an
economical alternative to transporting cargo by
train or truck trailers. Offshore coastwise and
foreign trade is also seeing a boom. This book
provides information on all aspects of towing
operations and related subjects.
Size:6”x9”•360 illustrations•240pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-563-1•soft•$20.00
Boat Maneuvers. Klas Klauberg and
Bernhard Spörer. Boating is one of life’s
truly memorable pleasures. However, to
operate a recreational watercraft, a license
is mandatory. This compact, colorful book
is your complete guide to passing the tests
required—with flying sails! With drawings
and diagrams of exam-relevant questions,
and loaded with tips and tricks, Boat Ma-
neuvers is indispensable exam preparation.
Size:8”x91/2”• 137 illustrations•44pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-632-4•spiralbound•$19.99
Watchstanding Guide for the Merchant
Officer.
Third Edition
. Robert J. Meurn. On a
merchant ship it is the watch officer who truly feels
the full weight of responsibility for the safety of the
vessel.Thisbooknotonlyhelpsanewwatchofficer
shoulder that responsibility, but also reinforces the
knowledge and skills of the experienced mate. The
complete scope of watchstanding duties, the use
of modern bridge equipment, voyage planning,
ship-handling, and shipboard emergencies are
all addressed.
Size:6”x9”•190 illustrations•232pp.
ISBN:978-0-87033-631-7•hardcover•$50.00
