Ship Handling

The present training presentation is containing some interesting reported system incidents. It is very useful to watch such case study and analyze them in order to get more knowledge of what can happen when and if the dynamic positioning system is improperly used or when the DP fails for some reason. For instance, the BHN disaster is discussed as well as other cases.

This presentation may be used together with other presentations dedicated to the DP Applications and DP Power and Thrusters. Again, the authors have followed the same path and have mainly concentrated on the visual presentation of the training material in order to make it easily understandable for people with little to no theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of operating the DP systems.

Absolutely recommended even to the people not directly engaged in DP operations but still willing to understand what that all if for and how it works. Obviously, going through the lessons learned after the incidents is one of the best ways to properly understand the consequences of malfunctioning positioning systems of human element involved...

This nice training presentation has been specifically developed to shed some light on the most popular operational applications of dynamically positioned vessels - drilling, FPSO (standing for the floating production storage and offloading), diving and underwater operation, remotely operated vehicles, pipe-lay operations, well stimulation, pipeline bury and trenching operations, crane barge and rock dumping operations, dredging, cable laying and repair, flotel operations and field service, OSV, i.e. offshore supply vessels as well as AH, i.e. anchor handlers, military operations, passenger, cargo and heavy-lift vessels etc.

The information included in this file by the authors is mainly visual and in fact such approach will definitely be appreciated by the people who prefer clear and easily understandable explanations with no formulae and deeply technical texts. Even non-mariners will get some picture of the application of DP system if they spend some time with this training document. Note that we may also offer you the presentations on DP Incidents and DP Power and Thrusters.

In general, this publication by MarineInsight team shows the reader the nautical science opposed to marine engineering making it easier for him to compare and choose. You will see the engine and deck departments compared to each other, learn how to become deck officer, get familiarized with the common hierarchy in deck department, get knowledge on the important documents, courses and books for deck officers as well as further studies options, know some operation and ship navigation resources.

Prepared by the recognized industry experts, the publication will be of great practical use for all crew members in general and deck officer in particular. You do not actually have to be part of the seagoing team to be interested in the matters addressed in this volume - in fact even the students and just marine enthusiasts are showing their interest in everything relating to the life and work at sea.

The Nautical Institute presents one of the best and classical guides on Bridge Watchkeeping prepared to serve the officers of the watch; the publication was originally designed provide the valuable practical advice. The book has been already very well met in the shipping industry and considered perfect for the self-study and it's aim and major objectives were actually to enhance applicable standards of watchkeeping by means of the assessment program covering bridge operations, as well as the correct use of the equipment onboard, proper application of the established reliable procedures, support to be provided to the bridge team, tasks to be performed etc.

It is highly recommended to all officers on watch to work carefully and methodically through the content of this training guide; such approach is expected to have a significantly better appreciation of their duties and the way to support the Master of the vessel and become much more efficient and also more responsible member of the ship bridge team. Absolutely recommended source of professional training for the bridge crew members to improve their skills and knowledge.

The main part of the content of this volume is based on the materials presented in the course of the Sixth International Conference dedicated to the issues related to collision/grounding of the vessels and offshore installations. The presenters have covered the most important topics on the collision and grounding of ships and the compilers of this book have spent quite a lot of time trying to select the best of the materials for inclusion.

Among the matters addressed during the conference there were modeling and simulation systems for investigating marine accidents. latest vessel collision risk studies, application of the fracture mechanics to the assessment of the progressive structural failures of damaged vessels, collision tests. bridge crossings, feasibility of the grounding/collision data for the probabilistic modeling of the ship accidents. failure strain prediction, FSI analysis technique and its application to the structural safety assessment, collisions of the vessels against bridge piers, quays and wind turbines, numerical and experimental investigations, review of the different methods, crashworthiness studies of the LNG carriers, and so many other interesting and critically important topics...

This book by Peter Nielsen, who is a very experienced seafarer, provides excellent and perfectly chosen general information about anchoring. The author gives very good and understandable descriptions of the types of anchors that are in use together with the tips on the anchoring itself. The readers will find all information they need here - the answers to all questions on the anchoring they have.

In fact, anchoring is considered a key skill for any yachtsman and boater, does not matter sail or power. The present publication will provide you with the easy-to-follow and fast instruction that will help you to perform the anchoring in a safe and efficient manner. The booklet belongs to the famous Captain's Quick Guide series and is very popular among seamen.

The readers will know how to use the right anchors, how to select and size the correct anchor chains and connectors, and also learn the basic anchoring techniques. An absolutely recommended volume for all boaters - we suggest that you print this one out, laminate and put in your boat to make sure that it is readily available at any time.