WIGs (Wing in Ground) are advanced hybrid air cushion crafts and they offer the combination of speed, fuel efficiency, and ride smoothness. A WIG rides above the surface like an airplane on a dynamic air cushion that is produced by the vessel's forward motion. The adoption of WIG has been slow due to the complicated technology issues surrounding the vessel; it is a hybrid vehicle that combines …
Thousands of tankers transport the vast quantities of unrefined oil used for our diverse and essential commodities. But how much do we actually know of the modern operations of the oil-tanking industry? To many, the reality may come as a surprise. This is the first book to lift the lid on the crude oil tanker industry and demonstrates that, contrary to general opinion, crude oil tanking is one…
With more than 75,000 copies sold, Boatbuilding Manual is one of the most widely read texts on the subject, and it has been used for years as a standard reference at both boatbuilding and design schools