Ship Design and Performance for Masters and Mates

This essential introduction and reference for vocational students and those newly at sea will appeal to anyone involved with ship design, marine engineering, naval architecture, as well as those engaged in the day-to-day operation of ships in port. Quick to use and comprehensive, it brings the key information needed to understand ship design and performance to the reader's fingertips, in a handy single volume. The book does not assume detailed theoretical knowledge as it builds understanding of how the elements of ship design influence and impact on ship performance, and how the engineer, crew and operators can maximise the performance of their vessel in operation.