Stability and Safety of Ships, Volume 9: Vol 9 = Regualation and Operation (Elsevier Ocean Engineering Series) [Hardcover]

Lech Kobylinski (Author), Sigismund Kastner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0080430015 | ISBN-13: 978-0080430010 | Edition: 1

A stability accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a ship. This two-volume set brings together the mass of information available in one practical reference and is essential reading to all concerned with the prevention against capsizing.

*Focuses on the regulatory, operational aspects of intact stability
*Provides a detailed review of research and results in the field
*Facilitates the confident application of methods to new ship designs

Editorial Reviews

Review

"At present this book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of knowledge on the subject." Jeffrey M.Falzarano (SNAME News)
On Professor Kobylinski, "He has been involved in stability related research for many years and is completely knowledgeable in this specific aspect. He traces the development of stability rules from the very beginning to the present day. He clearly explains the physical background and assumptions used in developing these rules in order to understand their limitations and application." Jeffrey M.Falzarano (SNAME News)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 430 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (December 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0080430015
• ISBN-13: 978-0080430010
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,201,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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