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Ship Knowledge is all about ships and shipping. Topics range from the structure and systems of various types of modern ships, to engineering, maintenance, safety and the laws and regulations governing the shipping industry. The text is richly illustrated with detailed drawings, photographs and cross-sections of many different types of seagoing vessels, all in full colour, making the book extremely attractive and very infomative for anyone interested in shipping. After reading this book you will no longer think of a ship as an inanimate object, but as a completely self-supporting entity embodying all the modern technologies found in a small town. An indispensable book for anyone interested in modern shipping! Considering the ever growing number of foreign crew on board European vessels and in the offshore industry, Ship Knowledge meets the growing demand for English language publications and text books in this field. Ship Knowledge is a valuable resource, not only for nautical colleges and universities, but also for everyone employed afloat.

Ships electrical systems is the book that tells you all about the electric installations in ships. From basic design via power generation, distribution to all consumers on board also automation, remote control systems, nautical equipment and communication systems are adressed the way of operation of the engineroom as well as the bridge and the consequences for the design are described. This book is intended for those readers who have little basic knowledge of the electrical installations in ships or only of onshore electrical installations. Onshore electical installations are sub devided in power generation, high voltage distribution, switching, and low voltage distribution. All these subjects are done by separate specialists. In a ship you have to understand the whole system. This book provides some simplified principles of electricity and the specific requirements for ships. After reading this book you will have a basic knowledge of the principles of electricity and the special application onboard ships.