Entertainingly written by Captain Michael Lloyd, and drawing on his own extensive experiences from 50 years at sea (retiring in 2007), this book will amuse, provoke and inform on the subject of commanding a ship.
This book provides insight into the challenges faced by the new Captain. Scattered throughout with checklists, 'must do' lists and 'whatever you do, don't forget' lists, the book manages to be both useful and highly readable.
Command
1
Shipping
Companies
2
Joining
the
Ship
3
Relationships
4
Sailing
5
At
Sea
6
Your
Ship
7
Ship
Management
8
Discipline
9
Safety
10
Difficult
Circumstances
11
Collisions
12
Man
Overboard
13
Welfare
14
Communications,
Letters
and
Reports
15
Surveys
and
Inspections
16
Breakdowns
17
Helicopter
Operations
18
Stowaways
19
Passengers
20
Ethics
21
Portage
Accounts,
Budgets
and
Stores
22
Ocean
Routeing
23
Weather
Conditions
and
Ship
Handling
24
Drydock
25
Port
Entry
26
Anchoring
27
Arrival
at
the
Port
28
In
the
Port
30
The
Final
Word
- Number of Pages:
- 229
- ISBN:
- 9781856093538
- Published Date:
- September 2007
- Binding Format:
- Paperback
- Book Height:
- 240 mm
- Book Width:
- 160 mm
- Weight:
- 0.4 kg
- Author:
Captain Michael Lloyd
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- Yes
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Reviews
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
This is not a text book on how to be Captain...but an excellent guide for officers aspiring to command and for younger Masters...but I know from experience that once you become the "old man" you learn a lot and you learn fast. Now the book has been written. He is right up-to-date, having retired last year...nobody could be better qualified than he to advise on how a master can avoid the rocks and shoals which are not always out at sea. The many references to capt. lloyds own experience gives the narrative authenticity as well as making you feel as if you were in his shoes in so many situations. For those at sea, here is a guide to best practice in every conceivable situation. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
He pulls no punches in his criticism of the way in which some ships are administered, managed and operated today...but, this book is not about negativity, it offers much positive advice to make life easier for the newly promoted master and his crew, not only in terms of how a ship is administered, managed and operated but also in respect to the safety, wellbeing and morale of the crew. It is not a novel for 'bedtime reading' it is not a novel, but the story that is told it is certainly not fiction. It is not a textbook, nor is it a comprehensive guide on how to be the good shipmaster. It merely reflects the thoughts of one shipmaster who has accumulated a wealtho of command experience and who wishes to pass on that experience to others. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
...its contents make rather fascinating reading for anyone. Ambitious in its scope, the book covers all aspects of the captains role from seamanship to management... it certainly serves to underline the amazing level of 'multi skilling' required of contemporary captains. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
A rather marvellous book...at last someone has written the 'rough guide to command'... a book as this could only be written by an experienced seafarer and in essence it should be compulsory reading by all those who either aspire to be Master or those who wish to understand what makes a senior officer tick. Littered with humour...It was with a great deal of satisfaction that I closed the book after reading it cover to cover. Three cheers for the author - a job well done. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
The book is aimed at newly appointed masters, although many of long standing will find much to savour in its pages...he intersperses his remarks with personal anecdotes that underline the points he makes. The book is illustrated with cartoons and photographs that add to its readability. And readable it is. This reviewer found it an engrossing account of the practical decisions and responsibilities that face a master on any voyage. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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In Command. 200 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Captain
Appears both entertaining and informative...will be recommending it to our members. (Posted on 01/09/2007)
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Useful, interesting and worth
(Posted on 02/12/2011) Captain Nikolaos Chalaris, Greek captain just have finished reading your book “in command”. My congratulations for it, I found it really interesting, helpful and worth. Even though I am in command 5 years already (book was supposed to be for first time captains), I have to admit that your work really fascinated me, I learned new things but mostly I felt that I am not alone in disappointment caused by the evolution of our industry, which is pushing us strongly down. I see that an experienced and honorable captain like you, after so many years in command with such an experience is seeing the everyday ship’s life, especially through the eyes of a Master, the same way I do. I already gave your book as a present in some colleagues that are now promoted or soon will be, and also I don’t lose a chance to promote and suggest it, because I believe it is really worth