• Quick to use, comprehensive reference to carry the key information needed to understand the ships design, structure and performance in one handy volume
• Assumes no detailed theoretical knowledge, but rather builds up the readers understanding of how the elements influence ship design and impact on its performance
• Shows howthe technical crew and operators can optimize the operations of the ship
• Presents key facts, backed up throughout by relevant theory, illustrations and photographs
• Includes valuable engineering data, facts and formulas, plus revision one-liners
• Essential introduction and reference for students and those newly at sea will appeal to anyone involved with ship design, marine engineering, naval architecture
• Also useful for those engaged in the day-to-day operation of ships in port
• Must have for non-specialist vocational-level students (British NVQs, Certificates of Competency, plus other international Maritime Licences, such as the MMD in the US), Basic Elements of Ship Design and Performance is an accessible, single source of guidance.

Trainee and practising marine engineers and crew. Students of marine engineering and naval architecture, in particular, those studying for vocational level marine qualifications in maritime colleges/HEIs/FEIs in the UK and abroad. Some undergraduate interest as an ancillary text.

• Preface and introduction
• Examples of modern ship-types and their general particulars
• Ship design
• Preliminary estimates
• Design coefficients
• Types of ship resistance
• Types of ship speed
• Types of power on ships
• Power coefficients
• Designing a ship's propeller
• Ship performance
• Ship trials
• Details of maximum ship squats
• The phenomena of interaction of ships in confined waters
• Ship vibration
• Mechanisms for improving ship handling
• Damping devices
• Improvements in power output
• Reference centre
• Formulae
• Exam preparations
• Index

• Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

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