Includes bibliographical references (page 237) and index.
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Collision (ship to ship) at sea -- Taking the ground: grounding, beaching, stranding and docking -- The lee shore and the use of emergency anchors -- Fire on board -- Abandonment -- Marine pollution -- Towing and salvage hazards -- Miscellaneous and routine leading to potential hazards.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is a guide to maritime emergencies and the current strategies that can be employed to cope with the immediate after effects and ramifications of disaster at sea.