Jane's Merchant Ships 2004-2005

Jane's Merchant Ships is first and foremost a recognition guide for those either at sea or in occupations where there is a need to identify merchant shipping. Line drawings and photographs, plus the use of a revised version of the Talbot Booth recognition system based on ship type, sequence and hull form, will support your identification making this a core resource on the world's merchant vessels. A merchant shipping report, analysis of legislation implications and safety issues are also covered. Key contents include: Tankers and combination carriers; Liquefied gas carriers; Geared and gearless container ships; Refrigerated cargo ships; Geared and gearless dry cargo ships; Low-aircraft ships; Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo; Vehicle carriers; Passenger ships; Specialised cargo ships For a complete recognition compendium, the publisher recommends Jane's Fighting Ships and Jane's High-Speed Marine Transportation.