Control Applications in Marine Systems 2001, First Edition (IFAC Proceedings Volumes)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Pergamon
Published: April 18, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 542
ISBN-13: 9780080432366
Subjects: Shipbuilding technology & engineering; Technology; Transportation; Science/Mathematics; Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering; Reference; Congresses; Electronic equipment; Marine engineering; Naval architecture; Ships
First sentence: Faults in steering or propulsion machinery on a ship are particularly serious, since the consequence could be loss of maneuvering ability, which a risk to cause major damage to vessel, personnel or environment.