Slesinger, Jeffrey
Shiphandling with Tugs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870335983
- author:
- Slesinger, Jeffrey
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 428
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Transportation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shiphandling with Tugs, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to safely and effectively operating tugs in assisting ships to and from their berths. Written by Captain Jeffrey Slesinger, this updated edition brings the original text up to date with current technologies and standards.
The book includes new chapters on ship escort and expanded sections on today's tugs, featuring descriptions and illustrations of the latest tractor tug designs and capabilities. With its focus on practical knowledge and industry expertise, Shiphandling with Tugs is an essential resource for mariners looking to improve their skills in this critical area.
Published in 2009, this second edition builds on the foundation established by Reid's original edition, published in 1986. The result is a detailed and authoritative text that will help you navigate the complexities of tug operations with confidence.