Overview

This publication, by Captain Eduardo Gilardoni and Captain Juan Presedo, examines ship handling in shallow waters and the differences that may be experienced when compared with deep water conditions. It contains theoretical and practical information for ships navigating in open water and in confined channels. The text, methods, diagrams and equations are easy to follow and understand, making it the ideal handbook for those ashore and on board ship, as well as maritime students.

This book relates specifically to vessels in shallow waters because feedback from full-size vessels and ship models has consistently shown that ship performance is much less efficient in shallow water than in deep water. It is, in effect, a risk analysis that examines possibilities of ship accidents and discusses methods of prevention.

Content

Foreword

About the Authors

Author’s Note

Introduction Abbreviations

Chapter 1 – Shallow Waters

Chapter 2 – Directional Stability

Chapter 3 – A Ship Navigating in a Channel

Chapter 4 – Squat

Chapter 5 – Effect of Current, Tide and Wind

Chapter 6 – The Ship Describing a Curved Path

Chapter 7 – Thrusters

Chapter 8 – Differences in Turning Moments for Different Ship Types

Chapter 9 – Physical Position of the Ship Handler

Chapter 10 – Factors Involved in Stopping a Moving Ship

Chapter 11 – Use of the Anchor as a Ship Handling Tool

Chapter 12 – Emergency Procedures in Ships

Chapter 13 – Embarking and Disembarking Pilots

Chapter 14 – Working Harbour Tugs

Chapter 15 – Rudders and Special Propellers

Chapter 16 – Twin Screw Ships

Chapter 17 – Commercial and Legal Considerations for Masters in Charge of Vessels Moving in Restricted Waters

Appendix A

Appendix B

Reflections of an Experienced Ship Pilot

Bibliography

Details

Title: Navigation in Shallow Waters 
Product Code: WS1421K
ISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1-85609-667-6 (9781856096676), ISBN 10: 1-85609-667-X (185609667X)
Published Date: June 2017
Weight: 0.70 kg