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Cargo Work For Maritime Operations
MARINE ENGINEERING
CARGO WORK
SEVENTH EDITION
DAVID J. HOUSE
For Maritime Operations
Previously published as Kemp & Young's Cargo Work, the new edition of this classic book has been fully revised and expanded to comprehensively reflect unit load containerised systems that are now used in the majority of cargo shipping, while retaining the necessary detail on transporting key classes of cargoes safely, efficiently and profitably.
* A crucial reference for students and serving ships crew, now fully revised and expanded
* Covers the latest International Maritime Organisation (IMO) codes, plus key elements of the International Port and Ship Security Code (ISPS)
* Includes new self-assessment exercises
The book covers general principles and the latest international regulations that affect all cargo work, including the IMO Codes of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers and Stowage and Securing of Cargoes, the IMD Code and the new ISPS Code. It also details cargo types and handling, including roll-on/roll-off, containerisation, equipment and offshore supply, tanker and bulk cargoes, providing a ready guide to the key characteristics of a wide range of cargo classes.
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