Shiphandling for the Mariner

The focus of this book is on large, modern commercial vessels. Unique in its emphasis on the art of ship handling and maneuvers for such vessels, it is a classic work designed to teach mariners and pilots practical ship handling skills. The book is used as a text by maritime academies, ship handling training facilities, ships' officers, and apprentice pilots. The text is a compendium of ship handling information written by a father and son team of pilots, with contributions from several other pilots and shipmasters who provided material relating to their specialized skills. It is written primarily for the practicing mariner the shipmaster, mate, naval or coast guard officer who already possesses some degree of professional knowledge, experience, and training.