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The Efficient Deck Hand: 2012 [paper]

Revised and brought up-to-date this textbook has been compiled especially
for use in the pre-sea training of deck cadets, ratings, seamen and as
a guide for GP ratings, particularly those attempting their EDH and AB
examinations. It contains easily assimilated information on elementary
ship construction, compasses, steering, anchors, fire fighting, rope work
and knots, splicing multi-plat and wire ropes, lifting tackle, MacGregor
hatches, hazardous cargoes and routine maintenance. It also touches on
electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), dangerous goods
at sea (IMDG) labels in colour and EU classification labelling. The helpful
colour diagrams showing the correct way to connect hydrostatic release
units (HRUs) has been retained. Some older pictures and diagrams have
been kept for historical reasons or to enable comparison with modern
counterparts.

This is a companion book to Survival at Sea – The Lifeboat and Liferaft and
has been kept in the same style that has proved so popular since it was fi rst
published in 1973.

Keywords: 978-1-84927-028-1