Description: Have you ever gazed at a ship on the horizon, or contemplated a ship leaving port, and wondered what it would be like to work on something like that? Have you ever thought about going to sea, but you didn't know where to start? Are you curious about the practical details of life at sea? This is the book for you! Learn the difference between the merchant navy and the navy, and how maritime law works. Explore the jobs that are available on merchant ships. Find out what sort of training you need, and what you need to know to get started. Discover what to expect on your first ship, what to pack, and how to deal with the most common problems on board. This book has everything you need to find out whether to heed the call of the sea! Nic has been at sea since 1995. She started working on ferries and sailing ships in Australia while still at high school. In her path to her Master's ticket, she's sailed on container ships, dry bulk carriers, fisheries protection boats, ro-ro/ro-pax ferries, yachts and a hospital ship, and lived and studied in four countries.
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EAN: 9780473521011
UPC: 9780473521011
ISBN: 9780473521011
MPN: N/A
Format: Paperback, 116 pages
Author: Gardner, Nic
Book Title: Merchant Navy Survival Guide: Survive & thrive on
Item Height: 0.7 cm
Item Length: 20.3 cm
Item Weight: 0.13 kg
Item Width: 12.7 cm
Language: Eng
Publisher: Nicole Gardner
