Professional mariners; military and civilian; will find this book to be an invaluable reference in understanding the rules of the road and the role these rules play in managing the risk of collision. The author provides a thorough commentary on the rules and an analysis of collision cases involving abuse of the rules. Maritime attorneys and judges will find the book continues to be an indispensable reference on collision law as Craig Allen provides a mariner's insight into how the rules apply in context and their application by the courts and administrative tribunals. This new edition completely revises chapters on the rules pertaining to good seamanship and special circumstances and on restricted visibility; and it vastly expands coverage of the narrow channel rule; traffic separation schemes; and the application of the rules to high-speed craft. It also extensively revises materials on the look out and risk of collision responsibilities to update coverage on radar and ARPA and to address new technologies; such as integrated bridge systems; automatic identification systems; voyage data recorders and the increasingly active role of VTS. The first update in ten years; the eighth edition upholds and even surpasses the standards set over the past sixty years of the guide's publication.
#1575771 in Books 2009-05-11 2009-05-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .50 x 5.40l; .45 #File Name: 1589806700160 pages
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Nice OverviewBy Kiki 7779Disappointing. Well-written overview but not enough specific information. I had hoped for so much more. I would have also liked more information about how the Civil War affected the people living in the Ozarks.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This was a really nice read; if only I knew more about this ...By Rosa ClineThis was a really nice read; if only I knew more about this subject so I could indeed know if everything was 100% real. Many 'neat' 'hidden' facts are in this book various famous people and their backgrounds etc. The book starts out about the Civil War and the various battles around Northwest Arkansas and Missouri. then about the aftermath; then talks about 'legends and possible treasures' from the battles that are still 'out there' and then finishes the book with famous people from our area. Again very nice book to read13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful recount of the American Civil War in the OzarksBy Kindle CustomerWritten superbly for a wide range of readers; Cottrell and Steele have put the many amazing stories and interesting facts of the Civil War in this area of America into one book. This revised edition expands upon the original version of Civil War in the Ozarks with many more pages of fascinating details and scores of real-life colorful characters involved (many of whom will be a surprise). The accounts of each battle and what happened in between make you realize just how important this region of America was during this time and the impact it had over the entire war. One of the greatest things about this particular book on this subject is that it is very readable for adolescents to adults; letting everybody learn and enjoy American history in a way that's not dull. A great read!
