Polar Ship Operations: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition South Pacific Ocean European First from Kockums

European First from Kockums

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CHAPTER 17 TERMINAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

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Polar Ship Operations: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition South Pacific Ocean European First from KockumsInterest in the polar regions is growing as the season for accessing these remote and hostile areas is lengthening. The nascent shipping ventures in these regions face new challenges and risks and this hard, unforgiving environment requires diligence and deliberation in the planning and execution of voyages. Operating ships within any ice regime requires knowledge, skills and awareness beyond that of many mariners, particularly when sailing in waters