Books–US Navy Patrol Vessels: A History and Directory from World War I to Today
A new book by Ken W. Sayers provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Navy’s small combatant vessels.
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New Book: Robert Ballard Memoir
Legendary ocean explorer Robert Ballard has released “Into the Deep: A Memoir from the Man Who Found Titanic.” The book shares inside stories of danger, suspense and discovery—plus previously untold stories about Ballard’s dyslexia and how it has shaped his life. Twice a New York Times best-selling author, for his memoir, Ballard partnered with investigative reporter and bestselling author Christopher Drew to tell
Read moreAmerica’s Marine Sanctuaries: A Photographic Exploration
“America’s Marine Sanctuaries” is a photographic overview of the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary System, with immersive photography and informative text that celebrates the protected places and the creatures and artifacts that are found there. The 14 underwater gems that make up the National Marine Sanctuary System are celebrated for their beauty,history and importance in this striking volume. The full-color photographs allow
Read moreCOVID-19 Handbook
The Swedish Club has launched its “COVID-19 Handbook,” offering clear, simple and practical advice to help both those at sea and those on shore to face the day-to-day challenges posed by the pandemic. These challenges have caused the whole shipping industry to pull together and provide a quantity of high-quality and informed advice to those formulating policies in these new and difficult
Read moreBook: Nuclear Radioactivity in Oil, Gas
Nuclear Radioactive Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry by Khalid Al Nabhani and Faisal Khan is a book that comprehensively discusses the TENORMs generated from various types of oil and gas processes and their associated adverse human health effects; effective TENORM waste management strategies; and quantitative risk analysis. The book thoroughly investigates current knowledge, addressing the three main gaps identified in available
Read moreBasic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers
Dr. Christopher Lavers has published a new edition of his best-selling book “Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers” in the Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series. He is a physics lecturer and subject matter expert in maritime and remote-sensing subjects at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical work required by
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