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Title
Cruise ship handbook / Markus Aarnio.
Author
Aarnio, Markus.
ISBN
9783031116292 (electronic bk.)
3031116291 (electronic bk.)
3031116283
9783031116285
3031116291 (electronic bk.)
3031116283
9783031116285
Publication Details
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-031-11629-2 doi
Call Number
VM381
Dewey Decimal Classification
387.5/42
Summary
This book offers a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the engineering and other principles behind passenger cruise ships. It covers all the important regulations concerning cruise ship design and operation, as well as safety, stability, and environmental aspects. It describes principles of cruise ship hydrodynamics, structures, power plant and propulsion, as well as relevant machinery and control system. Further, it deals with key cruise ship hotel systems, such as air conditioning, freshwater, firefighting, garbage, wastewater and communication systems, and many more. Written in a concise, straightforward style, and including many original drawings, this book offers a unique, informative and inspiring guide, to students and professionals in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering, cruise ship owners and managers, and curious cruise ship passengers alike.
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Includes index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 20, 2022).
Series
Springer series on naval architecture, marine engineering, shipbuilding and shipping ; 14.
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Print version: 9783031116285
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Table of Contents
What is a Cruise Ship?
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Stability
Hydrodynamics
Environmental Aspects
Structures
Machinery and Propulsion.
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Stability
Hydrodynamics
Environmental Aspects
Structures
Machinery and Propulsion.