Reviews of Previous Edition:
“I found this a useful reference book for both seafarer and student alike, it covers the basics of the subject matter. The text is comprehensive with clear illustrations, which will be of help to the students. The exercises at the end of the chapters are a useful method for the students to test their understanding. The helpful tips and revision aids contained within the appendix should assist those with examinations to pass.” –Nicola Pryce-Roberts, MSc Programme Leader, School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, August 2002
“Although the title is Ship Stability for Masters and Mates the book will be valuable for marine engineers studying for certificates of competency as well as students. It is recommended for its clarity of explanation and breadth of coverage.”
–MER (Institute of Marine Engineers), September 2000
“Ship Stability for Masters and Mates is recommended reading for all deck officers and would make a valuable addition to the ship’s reference library.”
–The Marine Observer, April 2000
“It will prove useful to Maritime Studies degree students when studying the subject, and provide a reliable reference book for those responsible for the stability of ships.”
–Nautical Magazine, March 2000
“This book has everything a good textbook should have. Ship Stability is an invaluable reference for nautical surveyors and chief officers and, indeed, anyone involved with day-to-day concerns of stability.”
–SEAWAYS, January 2000
“In line with the aims of the book, it covers the basics of the subject matter. It is clearly written and the extensive use of illustrative examples will be of considerable help to the student”
–The Naval Architect, January 2000
“The essential book for those who need to know stability”
–March 30, 2001 Alan Murray “swhine3” (Ithaca, NY, USA)
“For those persons who need to know and fully understand ship stability this is the only book you will ever have to own. its gives clear and simple instructions as well as worked example of all aspects of stability. Even for those who are not at the mates or masters level, this book will certainly aid you in understanding the basics. A must own book for those who need to understand. The extensive revision has improved the value of the book. It can be thoroughly recommended to masters, mates, and engineer officers preparing for their SQA/MCA written and oral examinations. It will also…provide a quick and handy reference to others working in the maritime field.”
–The Naval Architect, June 2006
“…thoroughly recommended to masters, mates and engineer officers preparing for their SQA/MCA written and oral examinations. It will also help ONC, HNC and HND students, and provide a quick and handy reference to others working in the maritime field.”
–The Naval Architect, 2006
From the Back Cover
Understanding ship stability, the ability of a ship to return to an initial state after disturbing forces and moments, is critical for all maritime students and professionals studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of this classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces. With a generous provision of worked examples and exercise questions to assist masters, mates and engineering officers with written and oral examinations. Revised throughout with twelve new chapters: • Floodable and permissible length curves• Icing allowances – effects on trim and stability • Tabular and assigned freeboard values• Load lines and freeboard marks • Effects of side winds on stability – wind levers and wind moments • Air draft considerations • Synchronous rolling and parametric rolling of ships – associated dangers • Recent SQA/MCA examination questions • Updated glossary of ship terms and nomenclature Ship Stability for Masters and Mates is required reading for seafarers and students alike and an important resource for naval architecture students, shipboard officers and shore-based staff, including dry-dock personnel, ship-designers, ship surveyors, port authorities, marine consultants and superintendents.
About the Author
Dr Bryan Barrass worked as a Ship Draughtsman for 11 years at Swan Hunters Shipyard in Wallsend. In 1963, he then became a Lecturer in Naval Architecture in Sunderland. From 1967 to 1993, he worked at Liverpool John Moores University, lecturing to Maritime Degree students, Masters, Mates, and Marine Engineers.
In 1993 he retired from full-time work. He became a visiting Lecturer and has written seven books involving Ship Stability, Ship Design & Ship Performance and Ship Squat & Interaction. His interest in Ship Squat began in April 1972, starting on research for his Ph.D. degree.
He has worked with many national & international Port Authorities. They include the PLA, Milford Haven PA, Liverpool PA, Humberside PA, Tyne PA, Truro PA, Newhaven PA, Bordeaux PA, Klaipeda PA, Nantes PA and Hamburg PA.
Dr Barrass has supplied Ship Squat and Interaction information to 22 countries worldwide. He has lectured at a great number of UK Universities and has advised many Ship-owners on the above listed Specialist topics.
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