Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety

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Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety

By Alexander Arnfinn Olsen
Routledge March 2022

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ISBN-13
9781032155425
Publisher
Routledge
Publication
March 2022
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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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.

Table of Contents

Part I. The Merchant Mercantile
1. Introducing the Merchant Mercantile
2. Officer Training and Professional Development
3. Ranks, Roles and Responsibilities
4. Health and Safety
5. Container and RORO Ships
6. Maritime Regulatory Framework
Part II. Principles of Ship Architecture and Engineering
7. Basic Container Ship Architecture
8. Primary Ship Engineering Systems
9. Auxiliary Ship Engineering Systems
10. Principles of Ship Stability
Part III. Ship Operations
11. Deck Operations
12. Engine Room Operations
13. Bridge Operations
14. Passage Planning and Navigation
15. Stowaways, Piracy and Drug Trafficking
Part IV. Cargo Operations
16. Hague-Visby Rules and Bills of Lading
17. Dangerous Cargoes
18. Container Specifications
19. Container Planning, Handling, Stowing and Lashing
Part V. Maritime Emergencies
20. Maritime Emergencies and Incidents
21. Ship Fires, Firefighting Systems and Firefighter Equipment
22. Emergency Distress Equipment and Signals
23. Lifesaving Appliances
24. Abandoning Ship
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