The Oceanographer's Companion

Scientists and engineers embarking on their first voyage for oceanographic or meteorological research are often unprepared for the experience. Going to sea involves learning a new language - that of the seaman. This is necessary for clear communications, for the safety and well-being of the members of the scientific party and the ship's crew. The Oceanographer's Companion is intended to familiarize a student with the basics of navigation, seamanship, marine engineering, communications, safety-of-life-at-sea, shiphandling, knots and splices, first aid, and so much more. The book will have a very practical feel with lots of examples.

George Maul

Research Vessels of the Past and Present-A Brief History of Seagoing Science. Seagoing Skills-Crews, Scientific Party, Logistics, Emergencies, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Research Vessel Construction-Terminology, Equipment, and Machinery. Stability and Trim-Tonnage, Safety of Life at Sea, Maritime Organizations; Sea Change. Science Spaces-Open Deck, Wet Lab, Dry Lab, Computer Lab, Stateroom, Lockers. Mariner's Compass-True and Magnetic, Variation, Deviation, Correcting, and Uncorrecting. Coastal Navigation-Nautical Charts, Geographic Positioning, Marine Electronics, and Instruments. Rules of the Road-Classes of Vessels, Lights, Day Shapes, Maneuvering, and Collision Avoidance. Marlinspike Seamanship-Lines, Knots, Splices, Blocks, Tackle, Cleats, and Fairleads. Trailerable Boats-Hubs and Hitches, Trailering, Boat Ramps, Launching, Recovery, and Anchoring. Handling Equipment-Superstructure, Deck Machinery, Wire Ropes, Clothing, and Commands. Oceanographic Stations-Preparation, Time, Position, Weather, Personnel, and Ancillary Data. Cruise Planning and Execution-Project Instructions, Foreign Waters, Geographic Names, and Tides and Tidal Currents. Underwater Operations-Planning, Equipment, Safety, Diving, American Academy of Underwater Sciences Certification, and Underwater Archeology. Celestial Navigation-Spherical Trigonometry, Spherical Triangles, Azimuth, Sextant Altitude, Amplitude, and Line of Position. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Index.