Paul A Russell was Head of School at the National Sea Training Centre at North West Kent College, UK as well as lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich. He is Managing Director of Thamesview Maritime Limited, a marine engineering consultancy specialising in the professional development of marine engineers and has previously worked as the Editor for the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery. Paul has also completed two terms in office as the Chair of the South East branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

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• PREFACEGENERAL INTRODUCTION1 SHIP TYPES AND TERMS Passenger Ships Container Ships (the Modern Cargo Liner Ships)General Cargo ShipsRoll-On/ Roll-Off VesselsOil TankersBulk CarriersChemical CarriersLiquefied Gas CarriersSuperyachtsGeneral NotesShip Terms2 STRESSES IN A SHIP’S STRUCTUREStrength of Ships – Overall Design ConceptLongitudinal BendingTransverse Bending and Racking3 STEEL SECTIONS USED: WELDING AND MATERIALSWeldingWelding SafetyManual metal arc welding (electric arc welding)Welding ProcessesMaterialsMild steelHigher tensile steelsArctic D steelAluminium alloysThe fracturing of steel structuresCompositesMachining and Repairs 4 BOTTOM AND SIDE FRAMINGDouble BottomSide Framing5 SHELL AND DECKSShell PlatingDeck PlatingBeams and Deck GirdersHatches6 BULKHEADS AND DEEP TANKSWatertight BulkheadsWatertight DoorsDeep TanksNon- watertight BulkheadsCorrugated Bulkheads7 FORE END ARRANGEMENTSStemArrangements to Resist PantingArrangements to Resist PoundingBulbous BowAnchor and Cable Arrangements8 AFTER END ARRANGEMENTSCruiser SternSternframe and RudderShaft TunnelThrust ImprovementKort NozzleTail Flaps and Rotating CylindersPodded Drive9 OIL TANKERS, BULK CARRIERS, LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS AND CONTAINER SHIPS 129IntroductionOil TankersBulk CarriersLiquefied Gas CarriersContainer Ships10 THE LOAD LINE REGULATIONSFreeboardTonnage 159Life-Saving AppliancesFire ProtectionSurvey of Ships – Discontinuities11 SHIP DYNAMICSPropellersFluctuating Forces Caused by the Propeller Wake FieldPodded DriveControllable Pitch PropellersContra-Rotating PropellersVertical Axis PropellersTunnel Thrusters (Bow and Stern Thrusters)Rolling and StabilisationReduction of RollVibration12 CORROSION, COATINGS AND DRY-DOCKINGInsulation of ShipsCorrosionHull Coatings – for Efficiency and for the Prevention of CorrosionDesign and maintenanceFoulingExamination in Dry Dock – ClassEmergency Repairs to StructureEngine CasingFunnelSELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – OPERATIONAL/MANAGEMENT LEVELSELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – MANAGEMENT LEVELINDEX