This book achieves its aim of increasing understanding of a historic industry that has developed over time to find itself at the leading edge of technology and innovation, and as an essential pillar of the modern shipping industry.
The guide explains *The reason that tankers are vetted *The components of vetting *The vetting process *The impact of vetting on the chartering business
This manual gives guidelines for a double hull oil tanker which is constructed primarily for the carriage of oil in bulk and which has the cargo tanks protected by a double hull that extends for the entire length of the cargo area, consisting of double sides and double bottom spaces for the carriage of water ballast or void spaces.
New title from an award winning author. A detailed guide for marine surveyors and for owners covering those 'bits' which are not normally given much attention, such as anchors, chains, moorings, spars, rigging and sails. *** 10-ISBN 1 85609 317 4 & 13-ISBN 978 1 85609 317 0
