Captain Ritchie commences the introduction with design and continues with ship handling and equipment. He also covers certification and marine compliance, offering guidance on record keeping and form filling.

This new edition covers the major changes in the way that Anchor Handling and Supply Vessels are designed, constructed and operated, together with new chapters covering innovations and general shipboard safety. The remaining text has been reviewed and updated in accordance with changes in legislation.

Sections cover a range of topics and are illustrated with operational photographs; diagrams and data tables. The contents (241 pages, 200+ figures) are listed in order below:

• Anchor Handling and Supply Vessel Design
• Ship Handling
• Anchor Handling Equipment
• Anchor Handling Operations
• Deep Water Anchor Handling Operations
• Towing Equipment
• Towing Operations
• Cargo Operations
• Supply Vessel Stability
• Dynamic Positioning Systems
• Certification and Marine Compliance
• ISM Code and Crew Competency
• Environmental Management
• Ballast Management
• ISPS Code
• Specific Training for Anchor Handling and Supply Vessel Operations
• Shipboard Safety
• Anchor Handling and Supply Vessel Innovations
• Appendix A Rig Anchor Information
• Appendix B Soil Types and Holding Ground
• References
• Key word index

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