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An introduction to the concepts of ship stability, resistance and powering relevant to marine professionals, including naval architects and merchant navy deck and engineering officers. Examines flotation and buoyancy, stability and slip resistance relating directly to the working practices on board ships.

About the Author

Jonathan Ridley is Principal Lecturer of Operations at Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton Solent University, UK. Christopher Patterson BSc is Senior Lecturer of Merchant Vessel Engineering and Teaching and Learning Fellow at Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton Solent University, UK