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Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth
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AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as
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safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution control.
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from cadet to master level, studying for professional marine qualifications
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under the International Maritime Organization as per STCW requirements.
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reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will
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commenced teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He continues to
write and research maritime aspects for future works.
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Seamanship Techniques
Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth edition of this
highly respected book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on
topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential infor-
mation on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution
control. It covers international standards and works well on courses throughout the world.
Seamanship Techniques is written for serving mariners and nautical students from cadet to
master level, studying for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime
Organization as per STCW requirements. Used by training establishments around the world,
this best seller is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers
will need.
David House has now written and published eighteen marine titles, many of which are in multi-
ple editions. After commencing his seagoing career in 1962, he was initially engaged on general
cargo vessels. He later experienced worldwide trade with passenger, container, ro-ro, reefer ships
and bulk cargoes. He left the sea in 1978 with a Master Mariner’s qualification and commenced
teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He continues to write and research maritime aspects
for future works.
Other Works Published by David House
The Seamanship Examiner (2nd edition) 2016, Routledge
An Introduction to Helicopter Operations at Sea: A Guide for Industry (2nd edition) 1998,
Witherby
Marine Survival (3rd edition) 2011, Witherby
Navigation for Masters (4th edition) 2007, Witherby
Cargo Work for Maritime Operations (8th edition, revised) 2015, Routledge
Anchor Practice: A Guide for Industry, 2001, Witherby
Marine Ferry Transports: An Operator’s Guide, 2002, Witherby
Dry Docking and Shipboard Maintenance (2nd edition) 2015, Routledge
Heavy Lift and Rigging, 2005, Brown Son & Ferguson
Ship Handling, 2007, Elsevier
The Ice Navigation Manual, 2010, Witherby (Joint Author)
Elements of Modern Ship Construction, 2010, Brown Son & Ferguson
Seamanship Techniques (Volume III) The Command Companion, 2000, Butterworth/Heinemann
Marine Emergencies, for Masters and Mates, 2014, Routledge
Also:
Marine Technology Reference Book (Safety Chapter) edited by Nina Morgan, Butterworths
Seamanship Techniques
Shipboard and Marine Operations
Fifth Edition
David House
Fifth edition published 2019
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First edition published by Butterworth Heinemann 1987
Fourth edition published by Routledge 2014
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Names: House, D. J., author.
Title: Seamanship techniques : shipboard and marine operations / David House.
Description: 5th edition. | New York : Routledge, [2018] | Includes bibliographical
references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017057740| ISBN 9781138676107 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
ISBN 9781138676114 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781315560250 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Seamanship.
Classification: LCC VK541 .H85 2018 | DDC 623.88–dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017057740
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Contents
Preface to the First Edition xv
Preface to the Fifth Edition xvii
Acknowledgements xix
About the Author xxiii
Abbreviations xxv
1 The Ship 1
Introduction 1
Terms and Definitions 1
Terms and Definitions Concerning Stability 6
Varieties of Ship Types 9
Plate and Construction Terms 9
Main Structural Members: Compensating Stress Factors Affecting the Vessel 24
Stresses in Ship Structures 26
Loadlines 28
International Safety Management 31
Certificates and Documentation 32
2 Anchor Work (Fundamentals) 35
Introduction 35
Anchors 35
Tests on Anchors 38
Marks on Anchors 40
Anchor Certificate 40
Chain Cable Tests 40
Notes on Cable 41
Kenter Lugless Joining Shackle 42
‘D’ Lugged Joining Shackle 43
Securing and Stowage of Anchors 44
Securing Anchor and Cable 45
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Steam Windlass Operation 45
Preparing Anchor for ‘Letting Go’ 46
Disc Brake Systems for Anchor Handling Windlass 47
Cable Holders 48
Procedure for Coming to Anchor 50
Clearing Away Anchors 52
Chain Cable/Stud Link: General Information 53
Anchor Terminology 54
Watch at Anchor 61
Anchoring Facility for High-Speed Craft 65
Mooring Anchors 65
The ‘Flipper Delta’ Anchor 66
3 Ropework 69
Introduction 69
Natural Fibre Ropes 69
Lay of Rope 72
Small Stuff 74
Synthetic Fibre Ropes 75
Bends and Hitches 78
Working Aloft and Overside 83
Seizings 86
Ropework and Cordage Tools 86
Worming, Parcelling and Serving 87
Cordage Splice 88
Whippings 89
Marrying Two Ropes Together 91
To Pass a Stopper 91
Breaking Out New Mooring Ropes 94
4 Wirework and Rigging 97
Introduction 97
Steel Wire Rope 97
Steel Wire Rope Rigging 102
Rigging Fitments 106
Wire Splicing 110
Stowage of Wire Hawsers 111
Safe Handling Procedures for Wire Rope 111
Mousing a Hook or Shackle Pin 112
CONTENTS vii
Blocks: Care and Maintenance 113
Blocks and Tackles 116
5 Lifting Gear 123
Introduction 123
Derricks 123
Union Purchase 126
Safe Handling Practice for Derricks 128
Doubling-Up Procedure 130
Yo-Yo Rig 131
Hallen Universal Derrick 131
Velle Shipshape Crane 131
Heavy Lift Procedures 132
Cranes and Derricks: Advantages and Disadvantages 144
Derrick Tests and Surveys 146
Calculating Stresses in Derricks by Empirical Formula 148
Cargo Securing Manual 156
Project Cargoes 157
6 Cargo and Hatchwork 167
Introduction 167
Hatch/Hold Construction 167
General Cargo Terminology 175
Duties of the Junior Cargo Officer 178
Cargo Duties of the Chief Officer 179
Hold Preparation 180
Stowage Methods 182
Cargo Handling 184
Ventilation 187
Refrigerated Cargoes 187
Carriage of Goods in Deep Tanks 191
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargoes 193
Cargo Plans 195
Roll On–Roll Off System 197
List of Relevant Container Definitions and Terms 201
Loading Containers 205
Container Tonnage 206
Loadicators and Loading Plan Computers 210
Bulk Carriers 216
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7 Boatwork and Life-Saving Appliances 219
Introduction 219
Selected Terminology and Definitions 219
General Requirements for Lifeboats 222
Parts of the Lifeboat 225
Types of Wood Construction 227
Boat Fitments 227
Totally Enclosed Survival Craft 236
Partially Enclosed Boats (as defined by Chapter 4, Section 4.5
of the Code for International Life-Saving Appliances 2003) 243
Free-Fall Lifeboats 246
Life-Saving Appliances 247
Boat Rigging 251
Launching Procedure 254
Taking the Boat Away from the Ship’s Side 261
Boat Recovery in Heavy Weather 262
Beaching a Lifeboat 263
Boat Handling and Safe Procedures 264
Sail Theory 266
Sail Terminology 267
GRP Fibreglass for Boat Maintenance 270
8 Survival Craft and Practice 271
Introduction 271
Survival Systems International 271
The Inflatable Life Raft 272
Launching the Inflatable Life Raft 279
Boarding the Raft 280
Rigid Life Rafts 280
The Davit-Launched Life Raft 282
Additional Fitments to Raft 291
Abandoning Ship 293
Marine Evacuation System 295
Evacuation-Slide Launching and Embarkation 296
MES Variations 297
Inspection and Maintenance of MES 298
Marine Evacuation Chute System 298
Righting a Capsized Life Raft 299
Beaching a Life Raft 302
CONTENTS ix
Ro-Pax Vessels in Coastal Waters 303
Rescue Boats 313
Emergency Equipment Lockers for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships 318
Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers (STCW) 325
9 Communications 327
Introduction 327
Terminology and Definitions for Communications 327
Methods Employed in the Marine Industry 328
Flag Signalling Terms 337
International Code of Signals 337
Signalling by International Code Flags 339
Important Two-Letter Signals 343
Sample Messages Employing International Code of Signals 344
Flag Maintenance 345
Wearing of Ensigns 346
Morse Code Procedure: Signalling by Flashlight 349
Morse Code Regular Procedural Signals 351
Morse Code Signalling by Hand Flags or Arms 351
10 Watchkeeping Duties 355
Introduction 355
Master’s Responsibilities 355
Master’s Standing Orders 357
The Integrated Bridge 357
Functions of the Integrated Bridge 358
Safety and Redundancy 360
Watchkeeping: General Duties 362
Duties of the Officer of the Watch 362
Duties of the Lookout 364
Duties of the Helmsman 365
Duties of the Standby Man 366
Official Publications 367
Security 374
Rigging Pilot Ladders 376
Ship to Shore Transit 380
