Ship design and naval architecture Books

Book SynopsisThe Bismarck is perhaps the most famous and notorious warship ever built. Completed in 1941, the 45,000-ton German battleship sank HMS Hood, the pride of the British Navy, during one of the most sensational encounters in naval history. Following the sinking, Bismarck was chased around the North Atlantic by many units of the Royal Navy. She was finally dispatched with gunfire and torpedoes on 27 May, less than five months after her completion. Her wreck still lies where she sank, 4,800m down and 960km off the west coast of France. Drawing on new research and technology, this edition is the most comprehensive examination of Bismarck ever published. It includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-colour 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs and text on the building of the ship and a record of the ship's service history.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking, technical book on yacht design linked to the theory and testing of how a sailing yacht behaves underway.Trade Review'...for students intending to make a career in yacht design and testing...' Amateur Yacht Research Society (October 2009) 'Based on research in wind tunnel and test tank - as well as with real life 12-Metres - it's profound and authoritative.' Sailing Today (February 2010) '...an in-depth analysis...the cruising sailor will enjoy explanations of the science behind design, velocity, heeling effects, steering performance, stability and hull characteristics.' Yachting Monthly (June 2010) 'Fabio Fossati has compiled a book that will be of interest to yachting designers and enthusiasts for years to come.' Nautical Magazine (May 2010) 'very clearly written and well illustrated' Ausmarine (November 2010) 'dip into this design bible and its full colour pictures and diagrams will soon draw you in...clear and engaging' Yachting World (April 2011)

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Book SynopsisA uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway.Hiryu was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1930s. Her aircraft supported the Japanese invasion of French Indochina in mid-1940 and during the first month of the Pacific War, she took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Wake Island. She supported the conquest of the Dutch East Indies in January 1942 and her aircraft bombed Darwin, Australia, and continued to assist in the Dutch East Indies campaign. In April, Hiryu''s aircraft helped sink two British heavy cruisers and several merchant ships during the Indian Ocean raid. After a brief refit, Hiryu and three other fleet carriers of the First Air Fleet participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. After bombarding American forces on the atoll, the carriers were attacked by aircraft from Midway and the Trade ReviewI have seen similar books with 3D artwork before, but nothing has come close the sheer detail and quantity to be found in this one. Simply stunning book. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ship’s plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. -- Joe Coles * HushKit Magazine *An excellent and detailed guide -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer Magazine *Draminski has ably put together a book that is highly detailed but accessible -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Technical Description History Primary Views The Drawings: A General arrangements B Hull structure C Superstructure D Rig E Armament F Fittings G Aircraft H Boats

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Book SynopsisFor more than 400 years, the big-gun warship stood as the supreme naval war machine. It was not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation’s power, wealth and pride. Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed in the last 500 years. Beginning with English king Henry VIII’s flagship, Henry Grace à Dieu, the book covers all the main periods of battleship development, including the great sail ships, such as Sovereign of the Seas, Santissima Trinidad and Victory. The advent of steam-driven warships provides the core of the book, beginning with the introduction of Gloire in 1859, and continuing through all the major pre-Dreadnoughts, such as Inflexible, Maine and Tsessarevitch. There is detailed coverage of the great battleships of the two world wars, including Derfflinger, Yamato and Iowa, while the book closes with the last new battleship to be commissioned, Vanguard, in 1946. Each entry includes a brief description of the battleship’s development and history, a colour profile artwork, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Battleships is a colourful guide for the military historian and naval warfare enthusiast.Trade ReviewThis is a magnificent book for anyone interested in the history of these great ships. -- Jerry Lenaburg * New York Journal of Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction Henry Grace a Dieu 1514 San Martin 1579 Vasa 1627 Sovereign of the Seas 1637 Le Soleil Royal 1669 Victory 1765 Santissima Trinidad 1769 Santa Ana 1784 Bucentaure 1803 Gloire 1859 Victoria 1859 Warrior 1860 Konig Wilhelm 1869 Devastation 1873 Italia 1880 Inflexible 1881 Collingwood 1887 Royal Sovereign 1892 Maine 1895 Indiana 1895 Jaureguiberry 1896 Kearsarge 1900 Mikasa 1902 Tsessarevitch 1903 Dreadnought 1906 Nassau 1909 South Carolina 1910 Lion 1912 Wyoming 1912 Derfflinger 1913 Royal Oak (or Revenge) 1914 Texas 1914 Queen Elizabeth 1915 Fuso 1915 Nevada 1916 Bayern 1916 Courageous 1917 Hood 1920 Nagato 1920 Rodney 1927 Deutschland/Graf Spee 1933 Scharnhorst 1936 Gneisenau 1938 Bismarck 1940 Prince of Wales 1940 Richelieu 1940 Yamato 1940 Vittorio Veneto 1940 Tirpitz 1941 Indiana 1942 Iowa/Missouri 1943 Vanguard 1946

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Book SynopsisOn 9 May 1912 the first airplane take-off from a ship was made from the deck of the HMS Hibernia. In July 1918, seven Sopwith Camels launched from the converted battlecruiser HMS Furious damaged the German airbase at Tønder and destroyed two zeppelins. The age of the carrier was born. In the interwar years the Lexington, Akagi and Courageous – class carriers were developed, but it was only during World War II that the aircraft carrier finally came into its own. Fleet carriers carrying 30–40 aircraft allowed the Japanese and US navies to project air power across the vast Pacific Ocean, with the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor presaging a new kind of warfare. With the sinking of hundreds of ships during World War II, including the German battleship Bismarck in 1941, by the end of the war carriers ruled the waves and the era of the battleship had passed. Aircraft Carriers features 52 of the most significant flat tops and amphibious assault ships built since the 1920s until the present day, from the USS Yorktown, which survived direct hits during the battle of Midway (1942), through the Falklands War veteran HMS Invincible, to the mighty Nimitz class, the core of the US Navy’s carrier battle groups today. Also included are significant amphibious assault ships, such as the USS Tarawa and French Mistral. Each entry includes a brief description of the ship’s development and history, a colour profile view or cutaway, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Aircraft Carriers is a colourful guide for the naval warfare enthusiast.Table of ContentsIntroduction CARRIERS OF THE WORLD WARS HMS Furious (1917) HMS Argus (1918) HMS Eagle (1924) Akagi (1927) USS Lexington (1927) Kaga (1928) HMS Glorious (1930) Hiryu (1937) USS Yorktown (1937) USS Enterprise (1938) HMS Ark Royal (1938) USS Wasp (1940) CAM and MAC Ships (1941) HMS Audacity (1941) Shokaku (1941) HMS Indomitable (1941) USS Sangamon (1942) Jun’yo (1942) USS Independence (1943) USS Princeton (1943) USS Lexington (1943) USS Intrepid (1943) USS Wasp (1943) Taiho (1944) Shinano (1944) USS Midway (1945) CARRIERS SINCE 1945 HMS Eagle (1951) USS Forrestal (1955) HMS Hermes/INS Viraat (1959) Clemenceau (1960) USS Enterprise (1961) HMS Fearless (1965) Veinticinco de Mayo (1969) USS Nimitz (1975) Kiev (1975) USS Tarawa (1976) Ivan Rogov (1978) HMS Invincible (1980) USS Carl Vinson (1982) Giuseppi Garibaldi (1985) Principe de Asturias (1988) Admiral Kuznetsov (1995) HMS Ocean (1998) Charles de Gaulle (2001) USS Ronald R. Reagan (2003) Mistral (2006) Liaoning (2012) HMAS Canberra (2014) Izumo (2015) HMS Queen Elizabeth (2017) USS Gerald R. Ford (2017) INS Vikrant (2018) Index

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Book SynopsisFor all those who love boats, their ‘lines’ are an essential element in the appreciation of individual craft. But what are these lines and how are they created? This book introduces the reader to the key principles of yacht design in a straightforward and understandable manner, allowing them to be aware of the elements and processes involved. Most of the complex maths has been replaced with simple rules of thumb. Any boat owner will benefit from understanding the characteristics of boat design which will help them if they want to modify the hull, rig, deck layout or accommodation. It will be equally useful to boat buyers who want to ask questions like: “How will she sail?”; “How much will she cost?”; “How easy is it to change things?” and “How can I reduce or increase sail area without upsetting the balance?” Boat owners and buyers will be able to feel more confident when talking to designers and boatbuilders about their current or future boat. While novice boat designers can start their journey with this book, giving them a good foundation whether they want to use pencil and paper or Computer-Aided Design. So, if you are any of the above, or simply have an interest in yacht design, this is the book for you!Trade Review“It is his level of experience and knowledge about boats that makes Ian the ideal person to introduce you to yacht design… It is a complicated business, but Ian explains the principles in a straightforward and understandable way. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who is interested in understanding a bit more about yacht design, be they a boat owner, buyer or someone thinking about training to be a designer.” (Rob Humphreys) “A ‘box’ set’ of short articles, illustrated with Ian’s captivating line art, which takes us progressively, one easy step at a time, further into that big subject of boat design.” (Watercraft Magazine) “Nicolson is writing from a long lifetime of practical experience and also experience of writing and teaching. He knows how to keep his explanations brisk and accessible.” (Yachting Monthly) “This is a short, easy to read book with many simple diagrams that is just right for anybody interested in the process of designing a yacht plus understanding what the basic design diagrams are showing.” (Little Ship Club)Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; PART 1: HOW TO BEGIN: 1. Good-Looking Craft, 2. Honing the Specification, 3. Sketching the Layout & Appearance, 4. Drawing a Design; PART 2: DESIGNING THE YACHT: 5. Drawing the Lines, 6. Weight & Displacement, 7. How Will She Perform? 8. Sail Plan, 9. Construction, 10. Engines, 11. The Cabin Accommodation Plan, 12. The Deck Plan, 13. Costing a Design; PART 3: MAKING ALTERATIONS TO A DESIGN: 14. Changing the Sail Plan, 15. Designing an Alteration; PART 4: TO USE COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OR NOT? 16. Computer-Aided Design; Glossary; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated in a striking landscape format, Ships contains 300 mercantile and military vessels arranged in chronological order, from ancient times to the present day. Every type of vessel from every part of the world is featured, from Phoenician war galleys from 1500BC, through the graceful trading clippers of the nineteenth century, to the sophisticated and heavily armed submarines of the nuclear era. In these information-packed pages you will find out about ancient galleys, Viking longships, medieval cogs, galleasses, galleons, men-of-war sailing ships, coastal gunboats, iron-clad steam boats, dreadnoughts, aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. Many well-known ships are included, such as Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, the ill-fated passenger liner Titanic, the infamous German World War II battlecruiser Bismarck and many, many more. Each ship is illustrated with a colourful artwork, while lively text offers a concise service history of the ship and a specification box provides comprehensive technical data, including displacement, dimensions, machinery, armament, speed and complement.Table of ContentsIntroduction Cheops ship/Egyptian warship Phoenician cargo ship Greek War Galley Roman War Galley Roman/Mediterranean cargo ship Viking longship English warship/Christopher Hanseatic Cog Chinese Junk Nao Caravel/Caravel Redonda/Nina Carrack/Santa Maria Great Harry Galleon/San Martin Mediterranean Galley Ark Royal Slave Carrack St Louis Sovereign of the Seas Fluyt Galleass Dutch Frigate Le Soleil Royal Chebeck Bucintoro Boston Endeavour Victory Santissima Trinidad South Carolina Turtle Bounty 74-gun ship/Vanguard Constitution Essex Fulton Claremont Astrolabe Demologos Morris Sirius Great Western Jane Gifford Congress Great Britain Bertha Washington Agamemnon Powhatan Bretagne Gloire Warrior Alabama Monitor/Monadnock Banshee Hope/Savannah Parramatta Adelaide Canada Friedrich Karl Natchez Devastation City of Berlin Collingwood Dogali Charleston Gymnote Lawhill Texas Havoc Louisville/St. Louis Esmerelda Forban Majestic D'Entrecasteaux Fuji Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Chateaurenault Giuseppe Garibaldi Bayan Mikasa Deutschland Blucher Discovery Bainbridge Thomas W Lawson Archibald Russel Lusitania Chester class Dreadnought Scharnhorst (Gneisenau) Invincible Emden Wyoming Michigan/Delaware class Titanic Courbet class Gangut/Octyabr Revolutskya Cap Trafalgar E-class submarine Kongo class/Haruna Queen Elizabeth class Fuso Nevada class U-21 Baden Pennsylvania/Arizona R class/Royal Oak Courageous class Furious M1/M2 New Mexico class/Idaho Eagle Hood Hermes Java Akagi/Kaga William G Mather Lexington class Nelson class Takao class (Myoko) Koln Infanta Beatriz Ardent/A class Exeter/York Amerigo Vespucci Zara Conte di Savoia Rex Indianapolis Achilles/Leander Class Astoria Fantasque class Town class/Belfast Queen Mary Graf Spee/Deutschland class Mogami Normandie Condottiere class Dunkerque La Galissonniere/Gloire Brooklyn class Scharnhorst class Type II Type VII Yorktown class Giulio Cesare (modernised) Tromp Ark Royal Soryu/Hiryu Tribal class Vittorio Veneto Niew Amsterdam Atlantis Hipper class K, J and N classes/Kelly T-class subs T-class (German) Z class Shokaku/Zuikaku Audacity Bismarck class Hunt class/Atherstone Illustrious/Indomitable class Kagero class/Hamakaze Marconi class Renown 2nd mod Richelieu S boote Flower class/Acanthus King George V class/Howe Wasp North Carolina/Washington Ognevoi class PC class Type IX V and W classes (modernised)/Walker Yamato class J, O and P classes Akitsuki Gato class RO class South Dakota class Baltimore class Bogue class Essex class Fletcher class Independence class Iowa class S-class subs/Seraph S-W classes Ashland LSD Artemis attack transport Allen M Sumner class Taiho Esso Manchester C class destroyer Colossus class Gearing class/Duncan Shinano Type XXI Type XXIII Midway class/Coral Sea Daring class Ark Royal/Eagle Neutrashimyy United States Albacore Trieste Forrestal Endurance November class Hermes/Viraat Farragut Skipjack class Savannah Osa/Komar class Foxtrot George Washington class Long Beach/Bainbridge/Truxton Oberon/Porpoise class County class Dreadnought/Valiant Enterprise Iwo Jima Kitty Hawk class/JFK Kruppnyy class Canberra France/Norway Leander Class Galileo Galei Kashin class Alligator Moskva Fearless/Intrepid Queen Elizabeth 2 Sturgeon class Kresta class Resolution Type 201/206/209 Yankee class Gus class Vittorio Veneto Han class Knox/Baleares California/Virginia class Le Redoutable A class/Amazon class Kiev class Nanuchka Tango Class Type 42 class Charlie class Sparviero Agosta/Daphne Los Angeles Tachikaze Nimitz class Spruance Broadsword class Delta class Lupo/Maestrale Oliver Hazard Perry Class Tarawa Ivan Rogov Kirov class Invincible class Nacken class Sovremenny Typhoon/Akula Victor III MEKO series frigates Udaloy AP .1-88 CG47 class/Ticonderoga Giuseppe Garibaldi Sierra class Slava class T class submarines Aster Minehunter Whidbey Island Xia Jakob van Heemskerk Vastergotland Index Halifax Neutrashimyy Club Med Arleigh Burke Floreal Kongo Jervis Bay Futura Type 123 Brandenburg Le Triomphant Vanguard Murasame class Chakri Naruebet Oyashio Ferry Lavender Voyager of the Seas

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Book SynopsisVolume Two covers the interior design and fitting out of the ship and presents detailed deck-by-deck information, from the palatial rooms of First Class to areas of the ship seen only by the crew.

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Book Synopsis"This work is significant. It is the first to include a method of assessing structural strength in the context of the modern marine environment."--Commander M. C. Cruder, U.S. Coast GuardAcclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr created this unique system of easy-to-use scantling rules and rules-of-thumb for calculating the necessary dimensions, or scantlings, of hulls, decks, and other boat parts, whether built of fiberglass, wood, wood-epoxy composite, steel, or aluminum. In addition to the rules themselves, The Elements of Boat Strength offers their context: an in-depth, plain-English discussion of boatbuilding materials, methods, and practices that will guide you through all aspects of boat construction.Now you can avoid wading through dense technical engineering manuals or tackling advanced mathematics. The Elements of Boat Strength has all the formulas, tables, illustrations, and charts you need to judge how heavy each piece of your boat should be in oTable of ContentsList of Formulas, Tables, and ChartsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Scantling Rules and the Scantling Number2. Fiberglass Construction Materials and Methods3. Fiberglass Design Considerations, Modern Laminates, and One-Off Construction Methods4. Fiberglass Scantling Rule: Basic Solid-Glass Hull Shell5. Fiberglass: Internal Structure6. Fiberglass Sandwich or Cored Construction7. Wood Construction Materials and Methods8. Wood Design Considerations9. Plank-on-Frame Scantling Rule10. Fasteners, Straps, Knees, and Details11. Modern Wood-Epoxy Construction12. Wood: Species, Type, and Application13. Aluminum and Steel Construction Materials and Methods14. Aluminum and Steel Design Considerations15. Aluminum and Steel Shell Plate and Longitudinal Framing16. Aluminum and Steel Structural Details17. Aluminum and Steel Alternate Construction Methods18. Welding, Small Openings, and Riveting Aluminum19. Small Aluminum Boats and Copper-Nickel HullsAppendix 1: Photo GalleryAppendix 2: Pipe Sizes and Properties TableAppendix 3: Bolt-Strength TablesAppendix 4: Finding Specific GravityAppendix 5: Measure and Unit Conversion TablesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisVolume Two covers the interior design and fitting out of the ship and presents detailed deck-by-deck information, from the palatial rooms of First Class to areas of the ship seen only by the crew.

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Book SynopsisThe latest edition of Warship, the celebrated annual publication featuring the latest research on the history, development, and service of the world''s warships.For over 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world''s combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.This year''s Warship includes features on the secret battleship design that Mussolini''s Fascist Italy sold to Stalin''s USSR, the little-known German flak ships of World War II, the Trade ReviewStimulating articles, beautifully produced and published, yet again this series has delivered a wonderful collection which is also great fun to read. I look forward to Warship 2024! -- Peter Wykeham-Martin * Warship World *One of the great if idiosyncratic pleasures of this long-running title is the fact that it is not really a single volume but a continuing contribution to the soundest and most detailed minutiae of modern naval history. Articles can be split over more than one volume while the editor and/or hugely varied range of contributors can pose questions and seek responses from readers. To all intents Warship is a reference work created over several decades to the very highest standards of accuracy and withwhat is in effect a degree of community engagement. * The Mariner’s Mirror *I have reviewed the Warship series for a number of years and they never disappoint. This latest edition is a fascinating eclectic mix of articles on subjects ranging from bizarre designs to modern weapons systems and current naval thinking. The editor John Jordan is to be congratulated on editing such a heady mix from authoritative contributors -- Peter Wykeham-Martin * Warship World *The extent of the scholarship of the contributors to Warship 2023 is readily evident from the detail in the articles and the extensive endnotes. The book is also fully illustrated with clear line drawings, tables and black & white photographs. -- REAR ADMIRAL R. G. MELLY * The Naval Review *The 2023 edition of the popular Warship series continues in the established tradition of its predecessors in offering detailed insights into comparatively under-researched aspects of naval development relevant to military historians and armchair enthusiasts of the post-sail era. In so doing it treads a careful critical line which pulls in innovations, technical details and broader geopolitical trends shaping naval development. Moreover, the relative diversity and accessibility of the content is matched by the quality of production, with the hardback version having a distinct ‘coffee table’ feel. -- Jesse Heley * Intelligence and National Security Journal *Table of Contents(Subject to confirmation) THE LOSS OF HMS AUDACIOUS CLEMENCEAU AND FOCH: FRANCE’S FIRST MODERN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS THE ITALIAN CONNECTION: ANSALDO’S UP.41 DESIGN TAKASAGO, KASAGI AND CHITOSE: THE IJN’S FIRST 8IN-GUN PROTECTED CRUISERS THE ITALIAN NAVY AND THE BATTLESHIP IN THE 1930s: THEORY AND PRACTICE POSTWAR ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS IN THE ROYAL NAVY THE GERMAN FLAK SHIPS PART I: THE GERMAN AND EX-NORWEGIAN HULLS THE STRANGE FATE OF GENERAL ALEKSEEV’S GUNS THE BATTLESHIP MASSENA THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOKOSUKA NAVY YARD Naval Books of the Year WARSHIP Notes WARSHIP Gallery

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Book SynopsisFor 1930s Britain, the Queen Mary was a symbol of hope. Cunard had abandoned construction on what they had planned to be the grandest liner of all time (then known simply as Job 534) in the depths of the Depression. Her half-finished hull sat on the Clyde for years, but when Cunard announced they were going to complete her, it was a sign, perhaps, that the darkest days were over, that the country was emerging from economic disaster and that Britannia would soon rule the waves once again.The Queen Mary would go on to be one of the most famous ships in the world for all the right reasons. The first British ship to be over 1,000 feet in length, launched by her namesake (and for which the Clyde had to be artificially widened to allow such a large ship to pass through), she won the Blue Riband (the record for fastest Atlantic crossing) not once by twice and when she won it the second time in 1938 she held it until 1952.After wartime service carrying up to 16,000 US troops to Trade ReviewThis nicely-produced book asks, and answers, 101 questions about the Queen Mary. This approach offers a different and interesting perspective, and the informative text is accompanied by photographs and other original material. * Ships Monthly *

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Book SynopsisPraise for this boating classic:âœThe most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject.ââSailing WorldâœDeserves a place on any diesel-powered boat.ââMotor Boat & YachtingâœClear, logical, and even interesting to read.ââCruising WorldKeep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanicMarine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 years. Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies, Nigel Calder's bestseller has everything you need to keep your diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently. Marine Diesel Engines explains how to: Diagnose and repair engine problems Perform routine and annual maintenance Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine Table of ContentsList of Troubleshooting ChartsPreface to the Third EditionPreface to the Second EditionIntroductionOnePrinciples of OperationCompression IgnitionConverting Heat to PowerExpansion and CoolingGasoline EnginesCost and Power-to-WeightTypes of DieselsPrincipal Engine ComponentsTwoDetails of OperationSection One: The Air SupplyVolumetric EfficiencyNaturally Aspirated EnginesSuperchargers and TurbochargersIntercoolers and AftercoolersSection Two: CombustionThe Importance of TurbulenceInjector Spray PatternsTechniques for Creating TurbulenceSection Three: Fuel InjectionJerk (In-Line) PumpsDistributor (Rotary) PumpsUnit InjectorsCommon Rail SystemsInjectorsLift PumpsSection Four: GovernorsSimple GovernorsVacuum GovernorsSection Five: Electronic Engine ControlsNetworkingLimping HomeSection Six: Keeping Things CoolRaw-Water CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingKeel CoolingWet and Dry ExhaustsThreeRoutine Maintenance: Cleanliness Is Next to GodlinessSection One: Clean AirRoutine MaintenanceSection Two: Clean FuelLubricationContaminationFuel HandlingFuel FiltersSection Three: Clean OilThe API "Donut"Oil ChangesChanging FiltersSection Four: General CleanlinessClean WaterClean Electrical SystemsA Clean EngineScheduled OverhaulsWinterizingFourTroubleshooting, Part One: Failure to StartSection One: Failure to CrankWater in the EngineStarter Motor Does Not CrankInertia and Preengaged StartersCircuit TestingMotor and Solenoid Disassembly, Inspection, and RepairSection Two: Failure to FireAn Unobstructed AirflowAchieving Ignition TemperaturesFuel ProblemsFiveTroubleshooting, Part Two: Overheating, Smoke, Loss of Performance, and Other ProblemsOverheatingSmokeLoss of PerformanceOil-Related ProblemsInadequate Turbocharger PerformanceProblems with Engine InstrumentationA Do-it-Yourself Engine SurveySixRepair Procedures, Part One: Cooling, Exhaust, and Injection SystemsThe Cooling SystemWater PumpsThe Exhaust SystemGovernorsFuel Injection PumpsInjectorsGasketsSevenRepair Procedures, Part Two: DecarbonizingPreparatory StepsCylinder Head RemovalValvesCylindersPistons and Connecting RodsPiston RingsReplacing Pistons and Connecting RodsReplacing Cylinder HeadsRetiming an EngineAccessory EquipmentEightMarine TransmissionsPlanetary TransmissionsTwo-Shaft TransmissionsVariations on a ThemeShaft BrakesTransmission MaintenanceTroubleshooting and RepairsNineEngine Selection and InstallationSection One: Engine SelectionMatching an Engine to Its LoadHow Much Horsepower Do You Need?BHP, SHP, and Auxiliary EquipmentSection Two: Propeller Sizing and SelectionPropeller SizingPropeller SelectionSection Three: Connecting the Transmission to the PropellerCouplingsEngine AlignmentConstant-Velocity JointsShaft SealsStruts and BearingsSection Four: Auxiliary SystemsVentilationFuel TanksCoolingExhaustAuxiliary EquipmentSome Electrical ConsiderationsServiceabilityPostscript: Diesel-Electric PropulsionAppendicesA.Carbon Monoxide PoisoningB.ToolsC.Spare PartsD.Useful TablesE.Freeing Frozen Parts and FastenersGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisAn important feature of the book is its illustrated glossary-appendix, which covers items of hull construction and equipment, rigging and gear, colour and carving, and includes notes by the builders and riggers themselves.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the theory of the structural loading on ships and offshore structures caused by wind, waves and current, and goes on to describe the applications of this theory in terms of real structures such as conventional ships, high-speed marine vehicles, barges, risers, buoys, fishing nets and gravity platforms.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Sea environment; 3. Linear-wave induced motions and loads on floating structures; 4. Numerical methods for linear-wave induced motions and loads; 5. Second-order non-linear problems; 6. Current and wind loads; 7. Viscous wave loads and damping; 8. Stationkeeping; 9. Water impact and entry; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisDeals with flows over propellers and the hydrodynamic forces and moments which the propeller generates on the shaft and on the ship hull. The first part of the book is devoted to fundamentals of uniform flow. The second part covers unsteady section and blade forces arising from operation in non-uniform hull wakes.Trade Review"...an excellent desk reference for a research engineer performing propeller design or ocean-related research...a high quality publication that will prove valuable to the ocean and ship research community." Yu-Tai Lee, Applied Mechanics ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; Notation; Abbreviations; 1. Brief review of basic hydrodynamic theory; 2. Properties of distributions of singularities; 3. Kinematic boundary conditions; 4. Steady flows about thin, symmetrical sections in two-dimensions; 5. Pressure distributions and lift on flat and cambered sections at small angles of attack; design of hydrofoil sections; 7. Real fluid effects and comparisons of theoretically and experimentally determined characteristics; 8. Cavitation; 9. Actuator disk theory; 10. Wing theory; 11. Lifting-line representation of propellers; 12. Propeller design via computer and practical considerations; 13. Hull-wake characteristics; 14. Pressure fields generated by blade loading and thickness in uniform flows; comparisons with measurements; 15. Pressure fields generated by blade loadings in hull wakes; 16. Vibratory forces on simple surfaces; 17. Unsteady forces on two-dimensional sections and hydrofoils of finite span in gusts; 18. Lifting-surface theory; 19. Correlations of theories with measurements; 20. Outline of theory of intermittently cavitating propellers; 21. Forces on simple bodies generated by intermittent cavitation; 22. Pressures on hulls of arbitrary shape generated by blade loading, thickness and intermittent cavitation; 23. Propulsor configurations for increased efficiency; Appendices; Mathematical compendium; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction The Age of the Superliner A Call to Arms: The Liners and the Great War Peace and a New Generation Return to Conflict: The Second World War Uncertain Future: The Decline of the Liner The Legends Live On Index

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Book SynopsisNick Lambert is co-founder and director of NLA, a Blue Economy solutions company, which specializes in the Blue Economy and tech innovation in associated domains. He advises corporates on a wide range of marine and maritime issues, and regularly hosts and delivers keynote speeches at high-profile conferences.Andy Hamflett is co-founder and director of NLA and a journalist, researcher and innovation expert on new technologies. He leads innovative research projects that explore the emerging potential of Big Data for social impact. Jonathan Turner is co-founder and director of NLA and specializes in customer-focused organizational process design, lean methodology and performance measurement through analytical skills and practical use of data.Trade Review"Revealing and insightful, this book shares inspiring examples of innovations applied across a broad spectrum of Blue Economy sectors. These ideas are real and impactful and underline the importance of technology and creativity as an enabler for sustainable environments and economic growth." * David Loosley, Chief Executive, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology *"A fascinating guide to how technology will shape the future of the Blue Economy, this book is essential reading for those looking to understand how the smart use of our oceans can support sustainable development." * Professor Dickon Howell, Director, Howell Marine Consulting, UK *"This book presents a compelling overview of the impressive range of technology innovation underpinning progress in sectors as diverse as sustainable fisheries, ocean tourism, smart port cities, shipping and seabed mapping. Start-ups and tech developers in all sectors could learn from the up-to-the-minute case studies presented in this thoroughly researched and well written book." * Tony Hughes, Dealmaker, Global Entrepreneur Programme – the UK’s Department for International Trade *"Here, at last, is a book that sets out the scale of challenges and opportunities that our oceans present, by three authors bringing enormous knowledge to the domain. The Blue Economy is so much more diverse than the traditional marine and maritime sectors, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested to understand where the Blue Economy is heading." * Dr. Jonathan Williams, CEO, Marine South East, UK *"The breadth of innovation across the blue economy is extraordinary. Andy, Nick and Jonathan have explored, sector by sector, to reveal insights and applications that are revolutionising industries and opening doors for new commercial opportunities in the seas and oceans." * Aidan Thorn, Maritime Innovation Expert *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: An introduction to the blue economy; Chapter - 02: Shipping; Chapter - 03: Ports and harbours; Chapter - 04: Offshore renewables; Chapter - 05: The cruise industry; Chapter - 06: Maritime surveillance; Chapter - 07: Aquaculture; Chapter - 08: Hydrography and bathymetry; Chapter - 09: Ocean observation; Chapter - 10: Sustainable fisheries; Chapter - 11: Subsea monitoring; Chapter - 12: Safety of life at sea; Chapter - 13: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Akizuki class previewed many features of the postwar fleet escort destroyer. This is the history of their design and construction, and it relies heavily on Japanese source material and includes numerous photos and drawings.

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Book SynopsisAddresses a deficiency in commercial shipyards, specifically safety certification of dry docking facilities. This standard is intended for use by dry dock owners, Dockmasters, dry dock maintenance engineers, engineers engaged in dry dock inspection and certification, ship owners, and port engineers.

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Book SynopsisThe essential textbook for all students preparing for Marine Engineer Officer exams.Covering the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture, this textbook is aimed at students preparing for the Class 1 and Class 2 Marine Engineer Officer exams. It introduces the foundation themes within naval architecture (hydrostatics, stability, resistance and powering), using worked examples to show how solutions should be presented for an exam.The topics are ordered as they might be in a typical taught module, to aid the use of the book by lecturers as a complement to a course. The text and figures continue to be updated in line with modern practice. Many of the figures are three-dimensional diagrams. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked examples to aid students in their learning.As well as an expanded section on stability that considers inclining experiments, this new edition also factors in changes within the industry as it

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Book SynopsisA survey of the seaworthiness of modern yacht designs.

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Book SynopsisA detailed study of history and marine archaeology of an innovative late-World War II U-boat that currently lies as a wreck in the Potomac River.Now in its final resting place at the bottom of the Potomac River in Maryland, the U-Boat U-1105 is unique among German World War II submarines. Technologically innovative, it was the only U-Boat to conduct a wartime patrol while equipped with the snorkel, GHG Balkon passive sonar and a rubberized coating known as Alberich designed to reduce its acoustic signature and hide from Allied sonar. After the end of World War II, it was the subject of instense testing and evaluation by the Allies, before finally being sunk to the bottom of the Potomac River.This highly illustrated book uses many new and previously unpublished images to tell the full story of this remarkable U-Boat, evaluating the effectiveness of its late war technologies, document its extensive postwar testing and detail all the features still present on the

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Book SynopsisA celebrated annual publication featuring the latest research on history, development, and service of the world''s warships.For 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world''s combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.The varied topics in this year''s annual includes articles on the Imperial Japanese Navy carriers Soryu and Hiryu, post-war radar development in the Royal Navy, gunboats in the Imperial German Navy, Soviet battleship designs Trade ReviewThe authoritative contributors, along with the sheer level of research that's clearly been undertaken, continue to make the annual editions of Warship a genuine and reliable source of information for anyone interested in naval history and current development trends. -- Dave Woolley * Modelboats *This is a book aimed at the specialist naval reader looking to extend the breadth of their knowledge in an enjoyable manner. -- , * Army Rumour Service *For those interested in the history and development of world navies, it’s an annual treat with high production standards. -- Chris May * The Armourer Magazine *A superb collection of fascinating essays, beautifully presented and published this series never fails to deliver- and Jordan has already planned next year’s edition! Very highly recommended. -- Peter Wykeham-Martin * Warship World *The book is handsomely produced and is extensively furnished with a large number of black and white photographs. It also benefits considerably from some unusually clear line drawings of ship layouts, equipment and charts, many of which have been drawn by the Editor. This was an enjoyable read, with informative articles written by authoritative contributors. Recommended! -- REAR ADMIRAL R. G. MELLY * The Naval Review *Table of ContentsTHE 1927 SOVIET FLOTILLA LEADERS (Przemyslaw Budzbon & Jan Radziemski) THE CHALLENGE OF OPERATION ‘TUNNEL’ SEPTEMBER 1943 – APRIL 1944 (Michael Whitby) THE IJN CARRIERS SORYU AND HIRYU (Kathrin Milanovich) THE SMALL CRUISER IN THE IGN PART III: THE GUNBOATS (Dirk Nottelmann) THE BATTLESHIP JAURÉGUIBERRY (Philippe Caresse) POSTWAR RADAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE ROYAL NAVY (Peter Marland) SOVIET BATTLESHIP DESIGNS 1939–1941 (Stephen McLaughlin) THE GENESIS OF YOKOSUKA NAVY YARD (Hans Lengerer) ESPLORATORI OF THE REGIA MARINA, 1906–1939 (Enrico Cernuschi) MODERN EUROPEAN FRIGATES (Conrad Waters) THE AUSTRALIAN BATHURST-CLASS MINESWEEPER CORVETTE (Mark Briggs) C 65 ACONIT: FRANCE’S PROTOTYPE OCEAN ESCORT (John Jordan) NAVAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR WARSHIP NOTES: · Italian Ship Medallions (Enrico Cernuschi) · The Royal Navy and ‘National’ Names (Kenneth Fraser) WARSHIP GALLERY The breaking-up of three iconic British warships, HM Ships Agincourt, New Zealand and Princess Royal, at Rosyth during 1923–25 (Aidan Dodson)

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative textbook covers ship construction techniques and methods for all classes of the Merchant Navy marine deck and engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as students studying for degrees and diplomas in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is complementary to Reeds Vol 4 (Naval Architecture) and Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering Knowledge).This fully revised edition prioritises the need of these students, recognising recent syllabus changes and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, with the increased emphasis on academic content to be delivered by colleges and universities. The text has been updated and expanded to reflect recent developments in techniques and materials used, and related changes in ship design, including sample examination questions and worked example answers throughout.Table of ContentsPREFACE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 SHIP TYPES AND TERMS Passenger Ships Container Ships (the Modern Cargo Liner Ships) General Cargo Ships Roll-On/ Roll-Off Vessels Oil Tankers Bulk Carriers Chemical Carriers Liquefied Gas Carriers Superyachts General Notes Ship Terms 2 STRESSES IN A SHIP’S STRUCTURE Strength of Ships – Overall Design Concept Longitudinal Bending Transverse Bending and Racking 3 STEEL SECTIONS USED: WELDING AND MATERIALS Welding Welding Safety Manual metal arc welding (electric arc welding) Welding Processes Materials Mild steel Higher tensile steels Arctic D steel Aluminium alloys The fracturing of steel structures Composites Machining and Repairs 4 BOTTOM AND SIDE FRAMING Double Bottom Side Framing 5 SHELL AND DECKS Shell Plating Deck Plating Beams and Deck Girders Hatches 6 BULKHEADS AND DEEP TANKS Watertight Bulkheads Watertight Doors Deep Tanks Non- watertight Bulkheads Corrugated Bulkheads 7 FORE END ARRANGEMENTS Stem Arrangements to Resist Panting Arrangements to Resist Pounding Bulbous Bow Anchor and Cable Arrangements 8 AFTER END ARRANGEMENTS Cruiser Stern Sternframe and Rudder Shaft Tunnel Thrust Improvement Kort Nozzle Tail Flaps and Rotating Cylinders Podded Drive 9 OIL TANKERS, BULK CARRIERS, LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS AND CONTAINER SHIPS 129 Introduction Oil Tankers Bulk Carriers Liquefied Gas Carriers Container Ships 10 THE LOAD LINE REGULATIONS Freeboard Tonnage 159 Life-Saving Appliances Fire Protection Survey of Ships – Discontinuities 11 SHIP DYNAMICS Propellers Fluctuating Forces Caused by the Propeller Wake Field Podded Drive Controllable Pitch Propellers Contra-Rotating Propellers Vertical Axis Propellers Tunnel Thrusters (Bow and Stern Thrusters) Rolling and Stabilisation Reduction of Roll Vibration 12 CORROSION, COATINGS AND DRY-DOCKING Insulation of Ships Corrosion Hull Coatings – for Efficiency and for the Prevention of Corrosion Design and maintenance Fouling Examination in Dry Dock – Class Emergency Repairs to Structure Engine Casing Funnel SELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – OPERATIONAL/MANAGEMENT LEVEL SELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – MANAGEMENT LEVEL INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe technical details of British warships were recorded in a set of plans produced by the builders on completion of every ship. Known as the as fitted general arrangements, these drawings documented the exact appearance and fitting of the ship as it entered service. They were very large more than 12 feet long for capital ships highly detailed, annotated and labelled, and drawn with exquisite skill in multi-coloured inks and washes. Intended to provide a permanent reference for the Admiralty and the dockyards, they represent the acme of the draughtsman s art. Today these plans form part of the incomparable collection of the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, which is using the latest scanning technology to make digital copies of the highest quality. This book is the first of a series based entirely on these draughts which will depict famous warships in an unprecedented degree of detail complete sets in full colour, with many close-ups and enlargements that make every aspect clear and comprehensible. Extensive captions point the reader to important features to be found in the plans, and an introduction covers the background to the design. The celebrated battleship _Warspite_ is an ideal introduction to this new series an apparently familiar subject, but given this treatment the result is an anatomy that will fascinate every warship enthusiast and ship modeller.Trade ReviewRobert Brown's Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builder's Plans is an exciting new addition to my naval bookshelf. It is highly recommended for naval professionals and interested naval enthusiasts. The next books in this series Cruiser Birmingham and Aircraft Carrier Victorious should also be equally rewarding." --Australian Naval Institute "This is an incomparable reference work, absolutely ideal for serious enthusiasts and model makers." --Warship

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Book SynopsisThis extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from destroyer hulls, to the gigantic fleet carriers serving as the predecessors of modern-day super carriers.Besides covering the famous great carrier battles in the Pacific, this book also tells of the equally important actions of US flat tops hunting and destroying German U-boats in the Atlantic, making an enormous contribution to the elimination of the U-boat dangers and the safe arrival of transatlantic supplies, so desperately needed for the launch of D-Day.Including profiles and explanatory text boxes, the concise text gives a clear overview of each ship’s career, its fate and its significance in American naval history. Moreover, the reader learns about the technical evolution of US carriers throughout the war, and the various aircraft launched from these magnificent vessels to engage their Japanese or German foes. This volume provides an overview of preserved World War II flat tops serving as floating museums for future generations as well as a dive to the sunken USS Saratoga at Bikini Atoll.Trade Review...probably my favorite book that I’ve reviewed in the 18 or 19 years I’ve been doing this for IPMS/USA (That long? Really?). Of course, I am biased to the subject matter, but the author has taken so much important information and put it all together in such a highly organized, logical, and easy to read format, that I have to recommend it to you very highly, and without caveat. * IPMS/USA *This extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from destroyer hulls, to the gigantic fleet carriers serving as the predecessors of modern-day super carriers. * NavyBooks 02/08/2021 *This is a useful overview of the US carrier fleet, with good descriptions of the various classes and their strengths and weaknesses, and a complete photographic reference for every carrier that served during the war. * History of War 13/09/2021 *As with the other volumes in the series, you get a nice overall summary of the topic in hand, lots of photos, and a nice reference for your diorama or modelling. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society *...an engaging read with many excellent accompanying photographs and colour artwork. […] If you like Carriers, you will undoubtedly enjoy this book. * Wargames Illustrated 06/12/2021 *I have long been interested in aircraft carriers and this has been one of the most interesting books, at a reasonable price, that I can think of. * Military Model Scene 08/11/2021 *…this excellent “one-stop shop” for everything relating to the US Navy’s carriers of the Pacific War will earn its keep over time, offering a good potted history of that conflict and, invaluably, individual histories of the flat-tops of the 1939–45 period. * The Aviation Historian Magazine 25/10/2021 *

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of his acclaimed warship design histories, Norman Friedman describes the forces--technical, political, and operational--that shaped a vital element of U.S. sea power. For example, he examines the evolution in missions, such as forward-based antisubmarine warfare and strategic deterrence, that transformed the submarine from its former subsidiary role to the center of national power. U.S. Submarines Since 1945 is also the story of a technological revolution: first the emergence of fast diesel-electric craft, then the shock of nuclear power, followed by the appearance of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Nowhere else can a reader find so complete or sophisticated an account of the development of the U.S. submarine force, including not only the hulls, but also the weapons and sensors they carry. The book details what submarines were ordered, what weapons and propulsion systems they had, how they performed, and what sonars and combat systems were developed. This illustrated design history contains more than 100 photographs and more than 100 line drawings, including specially commissioned artwork from technical illustrator James L. Christley. These exclusive illustrations, along with the incisive text, capture the excitement of a revolutionary period in submarine development. Enthusiasts and professionals alike will welcome the abundance of information offered. In this revised edition, Norman Friedman explores what has happened since the Cold War, which means both new classes and new technology (some of it applied to existing submarines). New material includes weapons and sensors as they have developed since 1995. This new technology is explained in the context of very different post-Cold-War priorities. In addition, Friedman includes new information that has become available on submarines described in the earlier edition.Trade ReviewU.S. Submarines since 1945, Revised Edition by Norman Friedman is a must read for all professionals, designers and scholars of modern submarines." - The Australian Naval Institute"Considered to be one of the most comprehensive books on the subject of American submarines, this book is a standard for both novices and experts in the field." - Marine Insight"The new edition of U.S. Submarines since 1945 is indispensable for anyone who wants to deal with submarine development and specifically with the US Navy. Friedman provides deep insights into the history of the modern US submarine weapon and provides background information." - TRUPPENDIENST"Profusely illustrated throughout, U.S. Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History is a definitive study that is impressively well written, organized and presented, making it an ideal, essential, and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library American Naval History collections and supplemental studies reading lists." - The Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisSub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literature, fantasy and film. Ranging from the American Civil War to the destruction of the Kursk, the book examines the submarine’s activities in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and in covert operations and marine exploration to the present day. Citing the submarine, particularly the nuclear submarine, as both ultimate deterrent and doomsday weapon, Sub Culture examines how its portrayal in popular culture has reinforced, and occasionally undermined, the military and political agendas of the nation states that deploy it.

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Book Synopsis70 per cent of the planet is covered by water, and 90 per cent of global economic trade is transported by sea. The world's seas and oceans are big business. Based on gross marine product, the ocean can be considered the world's seventh-largest economy, with the total global value of the Blue Economy predicted to rise to $3 trillion by 2030. Grounded in detailed market research, and brought to life through over 250 meticulously researched case studies, Technology and the Blue Economy presents a compelling overview of an inspiring and innovative sector that includes offshore renewable energy, ports and harbours, shipping, maritime surveillance, cyber security, aquaculture and ocean conservation. It tackles questions like these: · With Earth observation satellites providing unprecedented levels of data about the ocean, can machine learning capabilities develop at pace to make sense of all this new information? · How can ships protect themselves when one shipping firm alone records 50,000 daily attempts to breach its cyber security systems? · With floating wind farms now pushing further out to sea to convert natural energy, what role do robots have in managing essential maintenance in these more remote environments? · When passenger ferries are already sailing themselves and self-docking in port without human intervention, are we entering an age where human error is eradicated? · With fish farming predicted to account for 62 per cent of all the seafood consumed globally by 2030, how can 3D imaging cameras and net-cleaning robots help to stop mass deaths of fish that can run into millions in a single incident? · In the age of smartphone ubiquity, how important a role might social media and citizen science play in ocean conservation? · With luxury cruise ships now marketing themselves as 'smart, connected cities', crunching passenger data in real-time, do they now provide the gold standard of customer experience within the tourist industry? · Is optical scanning technology the solution to countering slavery at sea, a real concern in the south-east Asian fishing industry? · Can satellite-enabled tracking and autonomous clean-up systems help to counter one of the greatest conservation issues of the day - the fight against ocean plastic pollution? Technology and the Blue Economy explores how innovators can develop the right business models to capitalize on growth opportunities, and analyses the critical success factors for emerging technologies.Trade Review"Revealing and insightful, this book shares inspiring examples of innovations applied across a broad spectrum of Blue Economy sectors. These ideas are real and impactful and underline the importance of technology and creativity as an enabler for sustainable environments and economic growth." * David Loosley, Chief Executive, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology *"A fascinating guide to how technology will shape the future of the Blue Economy, this book is essential reading for those looking to understand how the smart use of our oceans can support sustainable development." * Professor Dickon Howell, Director, Howell Marine Consulting, UK *"This book presents a compelling overview of the impressive range of technology innovation underpinning progress in sectors as diverse as sustainable fisheries, ocean tourism, smart port cities, shipping and seabed mapping. Start-ups and tech developers in all sectors could learn from the up-to-the-minute case studies presented in this thoroughly researched and well written book." * Tony Hughes, Dealmaker, Global Entrepreneur Programme – the UK’s Department for International Trade *"Here, at last, is a book that sets out the scale of challenges and opportunities that our oceans present, by three authors bringing enormous knowledge to the domain. The Blue Economy is so much more diverse than the traditional marine and maritime sectors, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested to understand where the Blue Economy is heading." * Dr. Jonathan Williams, CEO, Marine South East, UK *"The breadth of innovation across the blue economy is extraordinary. Andy, Nick and Jonathan have explored, sector by sector, to reveal insights and applications that are revolutionising industries and opening doors for new commercial opportunities in the seas and oceans." * Aidan Thorn, Maritime Innovation Expert *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: An introduction to the blue economy; Chapter - 02: Shipping; Chapter - 03: Ports and harbours; Chapter - 04: Offshore renewables; Chapter - 05: The cruise industry; Chapter - 06: Maritime surveillance; Chapter - 07: Aquaculture; Chapter - 08: Hydrography and bathymetry; Chapter - 09: Ocean observation; Chapter - 10: Sustainable fisheries; Chapter - 11: Subsea monitoring; Chapter - 12: Safety of life at sea; Chapter - 13: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA compelling history of the greatest ships ever launched.The importance of the fighting ship is as considerable today as ever before. Battleships are built, counted, assessed and exercised with the same determination now as at the beginning of the twentieth century, and during the Napoleonic Wars.In this riveting book, leading historian Richard Hough examines fifteen of history’s most significant and interesting battleships, from Lord Howard Effingham’s Ark Royal, which held the Spanish Armada at bay, to the American New Jersey, which took part in three wars, and whose guns still remain ready for action. From the mighty German Bismarck of 1941, destroyed on its first operation voyage, Battleship ranges to Admiral Nelson’s legendary HMS Victory, still a flagship after more than 200 yearsHough weaves these examples into a pattern of progress ranging from the galleon to the immense super-dreadnought. In addition, he focuses in depth upon armaments, structural developments, and the tactics of war – all these play a crucial part in the epic history of the battleship. But above all Richard Hough’s story is a human one, a record of men and ships, of courage and endurance – a true taste of the sea.

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Book SynopsisThe X- and XE-Class submarines were conceived during the Second World War: around 51ft (16m) long, they were designed to be towed by a ‘mother’ submarine and use their small size to complete stealth missions, such as attacking harbours and performing reconnaissance. Although they would not begin active service until 1942, the submarine crews achieved quite the record, racking up 167 honours between them, including four Victoria Crosses.Written by ex-submariner Keith Hall, X3 to X54 is a look at the entire life and evolution of the British midget submarine, from its early prototypes to its final journeys. With a wealth of imagery, including archive X-craft photographs as well as up-to-date views of the X51 (HMS Stickleback) from the Scottish Submarine Centre, this is the fascinating, yet little-known, story of Britain’s midget submarines.

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Book SynopsisThis design history of post-war British warship development, based on both declassified documentation and personal experience, is the fourth and final volume in the authors' masterly account of development of Royal Navy's ships from the 1850s to the Falklands War. In this volume, the author covers the period in which he himself worked as a Naval Constructor. This personal knowledge is augmented by George Moore's in-depth archival research on recently declassified material. The RN fleet in 1945 was enormous, but it was old and worn out, and Britain faced austerity. This book explores how designers responded to these challenges. It covers all the new construction and innovations, from aircraft carriers, through destroyers and frigates, to submarines (including nuclear and strategic), to minesweepers and small craft. Today, the Royal Navy is still a powerful and potent force with new and a number of innovative classes, both surface and sub-surface, coming on stream. This book offers a

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Book SynopsisSmall craft have an ever-increasing amount of electrical equipment, systems, and associated power requirements. As a result, significantly more risks and safety concerns need to be considered in the design and testing of electrical installations on small recreational and commercial craft. This new On-Board Guide provides practical advice on the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical installations on small recreational and commercial craft. It summarises the existing standards and directives relevant to this sector and covers key areas such as electrical supplies (including batteries and AC power sources) as well as design guidance, cable requirements, electrical protection and testing. The full contents include: Working safely and general requirements. Types of electrical installations on-board small craft. Electric power sources for small craft. Protection against electric shock. Earthing. Distribution systems. Cable installation, conductor terminations and identification. Batteries. Design guidance. Inspection and testing of electrical installations. The primary readers of this guide are electrically skilled boat owners, marine electrical technicians, designers and installers of electrical systems, and small craft surveyors. The contents and coverage are applicable to the recreational and commercial small craft sectors.Table of Contents Acknowledgements Preface Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Working safely Section 3: General requirements Section 4: Protection of electrical circuits on-board small craft Section 5: Electric power sources for small craft Section 6: AC shore-power for AC systems on-board small craft Section 7: Protection against electric shock in DC systems and/or AC systems with voltages greater than safety voltage Section 8: Earthing Section 9: Electric propulsion systems Section 10: Distribution systems Section 11: Cable installation, conductor terminations and identification Section 12: Batteries Section 13: Design guidance Section 14: Inspection and testing of electrical installations Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Small craft wiring inspection and test-on-completion record Appendix C: Devices for isolation and switching Appendix D: AC supply configurations Appendix E: IP and IK codes Appendix F: Examples of safety inspections and codes for non-private and commercial craft Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe rigging of period ship models is the most complex task which any modeller has to take on, for an eighteenth-century man-of-war boasted mile on mile of rigging, more than 1,000 blocks, and acres of canvas. To reduce this in scale, and yet retain an accurate representation, is an awesome undertaking. This now classic work untangles the complex web, and, using some 400 drawings, the author shows clearly how each separate item of rigging is fitted to the masts, yards and sails. Each drawing deals with only one particular item so that it can be seen clearly in isolation. The lead of a particular halliard, the arrangement of a bracing line, these and every other detail is depicted with startling clarity. Based on the author's research of numerous eighteenth-century models, each one with its contemporary rigging still extant, the information is both meticulous and accurate. The remarkable visual immediacy and clarity of this work makes it truly unique and no modeller of period ships can afford to be without it at his side. In addition, the book is a 'must-have' practical reference work for all those involved in the rigging and repair of historic ships.

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Book SynopsisLeith-Built Ships is a testimony to the skill of the men who built the ships and to the many men and women who may have sailed or served on them. This history is brought together in vol. I of a three-volume series about the almost-forgotten part that Leith played in our great maritime heritage and is the culmination of the author's lifetime experience of shipbuilding. Most people may well be aware of the part played by the great shipbuilding centres in the UK's history but many may be unaware of the part played by the shipbuilders of Leith. This port was once Scotland's main port with many firsts to its name. Leith had begun building ships some 400 years before the great shipyards of the Clyde and these vessels reached all corners of the globe, touching many people's lives. Some had sad histories while others took part in some of the great conflicts of the times; many were just ordinary working vessels that carried their crew safely through long working lives. With a pedigree of shipbuilding second to none going back over 660 years of recorded history, the ships built at Leith deserve their place in history and this book begins the story.Trade Review'...Mr Neish's splendid and very thorough 144 page tome offers a complete history of the ships built at Leith from c. 1850 until the end of World War I...includes tales of famous ships, steam yachts, adventure and new trade routes as well as a helpful glossary'. Gloucestershire Transport History-------------------'...the ships built at Leith deserve their place in history and this book, the first of a triology begins the story'. The Bosun's Chronicle------------------'...an engrossing book that will have a lasting value...you'd expect this book to be superbly researched and knowledgeably written. It doesn't disappoint. It is also readily accessible to the non-expert.' Undiscovered Scotland-------------------...A valuable history is provided of the ships built at Leith from around 1850 until the end of the First World War detailing the yards and the famous ships they constructed, accompanied by tales of adventure, trades and inevitably fates'. Africa Ports and Ships-------------------'The narrative is filled with anecdotes and a warmth that can only come from someone with personal memories of the industry and it is a fitting homage to the shipbuilding heritage of Edinburgh, so often eclipsed by Glasgow'. Scotland

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Book SynopsisNot many ‘amateur’ yacht designers would dare to enter the first boat they had ever designed into the epic offshore Fastnet Race, let alone with the intention of winning it. But that is what Dick Carter did in 1964, beating all 151 other yachts, some sailed by the most notable sailors of the day. He repeated the feat 4 years later with another of his own designs (which also won the Admiral’s Cup that year as top boat and top team), but by then he could certainly not be described as an ‘amateur’ yacht designer. His radical innovations created fast and comfortable boats which were much in demand in this, the golden age of offshore racing. They were commissioned by the top sailors and succeeded in winning the Admiral’s Cup, Southern Cross Series, One Ton Cup, Two Ton Cup and many of the biggest races. He even went on to design the massive 128-foot Vendredi Treize for Jean-Yves Terlain to sail single-handed in the 1972 OSTAR (trans-Atlantic) race – the longest boat ever to have been raced single-handed. But after just a decade at the top of his game, he quit the world of sailing and moved on to other challenges. He hadn’t been heard of for so long that sailors assumed he was dead. His surprise appearance at the funeral of Ted Hood gave rise to the suggestion that he wrote this book. It is beautifully produced with many fabulous photographs and boat plans and was first published in the US by Seapoint Books and is now published in the UK by Fernhurst Books. While his career as a yacht designer may have been brief, the impact of his innovations has lasted the test of time. Who today would think of an offshore yacht without internal halyards in the mast or that the rudder always had to be fixed to the keel? These concepts, and many more, were first introduced by Dick Carter.Trade Review“A fascinating account of his work by one man with a real ‘eye for a boat’.” (Julian Stockwin) “An excellent book” (Seahorse) “An exceptionally attractive sailing book… an educative and admirable book.” (Yachting Monthly) “Both interesting and entertaining… handsome, beautifully illustrated hardback. In my opinion it is a purchase that will not be regretted, as it is a jewel of a book for anybody who loves boats and sailing… If I was going to buy just one sailing book this year, it would be this one.” (Flying Fish)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Prologue; Introduction; 1. Early Days: Summer Sailing on Cape Cod; 2. International 14 and Racing for Yale; 3. Firefly Racing; 4. Racing and Cruising the Medalist; 5. A New Approach to Offshore Yacht Design; 6. Campaigning RABBIT; 7. The 1965 Fastnet Race; 8. TINA; 9. International Offshore Rule; 10. OPTIMIST and RABBIT II; 11. The Tower; 12. RED ROOSTER and the Admiral’s Cup; 13. The Carter 33; 14. Rothschild’s GITANA V; 15. VENDREDI TREIZE; 16. One Ton Cup Competition; 17. Cruising with the Swing Keel; 18. The Carter 30 in Poland and Russia; 19. RABBIT’s Legacy; Other Notable Boats; Epilogue; Honor Roll.

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Book SynopsisThis multidisciplinary volume is the second in the STEAM-H series to feature invited contributions on mathematical applications in naval engineering. Seeking a more holistic approach that transcends current scientific boundaries, leading experts present interdisciplinary instruments and models on a broad range of topics. Each chapter places special emphasis on important methods, research directions, and applications of analysis within the field. Fundamental scientific and mathematical concepts are applied to topics such as microlattice materials in structural dynamics, acoustic transmission in low Mach number liquid flow, differential cavity ventilation on a symmetric airfoil, Kalman smoother, metallic foam metamaterials for vibration damping and isolation, seal whiskers as a bio-inspired model for the reduction of vortex-induced vibrations, multidimensional integral for multivariate weighted generalized Gaussian distributions, minimum uniform search track placement for rectangular regions, antennas in the maritime environment, the destabilizing impact of non-performers in multi-agent groups, inertial navigation accuracy with bias modeling.Carefully peer-reviewed and pedagogically presented for a broad readership, this volume is perfect to graduate and postdoctoral students interested in interdisciplinary research. Researchers in applied mathematics and sciences will find this book an important resource on the latest developments in naval engineering. In keeping with the ideals of the STEAM-H series, this volume will certainly inspire interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.Table of ContentsIntroductory Chapter: Mathematical Sciences and Naval Engineering Research.- Microlattice Materials and their potential applications in structural dynamics and acoustics.- Alternative Approach to Cagniard Method for Transient Ocean Acoustic Modeling.- Acoustic transmission in a low Mach number liquid flow.- Lift Production using Differential Cavity Ventilation.- An Exact Solution for a Kalman Smoother.- Metallic Foam Metamaterials for Vibration Damping and Isolation.- The other Navy Seals: Seal Whiskers as a Bio-Inspired Model for the Resolution of Vortex Induced Vibrations.- A series of multidimensional integral identities with applications to multivariate weighted generalized Gaussian Distributions.- Minimum Uniform Track Placement for Rectangular Regions.- Antenna Behavior in the Maritime Environment.- The Destabilizing impact of Non-Performers in Multi-Agent Groups.- Improving Inertial Navigation Accuracy with Bias Modeling.

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