Author : Robert J. Meurn
Publisher : Schiffer + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1507300603
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Survival Guide for the Mariner by : Robert J. Meurn
Download or read book Survival Guide for the Mariner written by Robert J. Meurn and published by Schiffer + ORM. This book was released on 2009-07-24 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seafarers must be prepared to cope with the worst situations that the sea can offer. In this new edition, Meurn gives seamen the most up-to-date information in avoiding and dealing with dangers at sea. Topics include abandon ship procedures, crew overboard, search and rescue techniques, and survival methods. Since this book can be used as a text for those preparing to be Coast Guard certified lifeboatmen, the appendices contain lifeboat, rescue boat, and rigid life raft equipment descriptions, inspection guidelines, and sample Coast Guard examination questions and answers.