Jack Gaston's authoritative survey gives a detailed, up-to-date account of the design and operation of tugs worldwide. He offers a unique insight into these sophisticated vessels and the role they play, describing recent radical innovations that have been made in tug design, equipment and operation. His work is essential reading for everyone employed in the towage industry, and it will appeal widely to readers with a more general interest in shipping.
M. J. Gaston
Hardback, 244 x 172mm, 240 pages
190 black & white and 16 colour illustrations
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