Resource Finder for Diplomas in Marine Engineering and Nautical Science

Contents:

Resources to assist with report writing.

Marine Engineering:

1. Shelf locations for marine engineering subjects.

2. Starting texts.
3. Databases.
4. Important websites.

Nautical Science:

1. Starting texts
2. Shelf locations for nautical science subjects.
3. Databases.
4. Important websites.

This Resource Finder is designed to provide students enrolled in diploma courses in marine engineering and
nautical science with a concise guide to relevant resources available via the Australian Maritime College
Library.

This guide covers: identifying and locating core marine engineering and nautical science resources,
including books, and CDs ; and identifying and locating texts on general writing skills.

Resources to assist with report writing

To learn more about referencing and report writing, read the "Guide to the referencing and presentation of
assignments, reports, projects, research proposals, dissertations and theses at the Australian Maritime
College"
http://www.amc.edu.au/library/howto/referencing/referencing_and_presentation_guide.pdf

Dictionaries and guides to language & usage are located at shelf numbers 423 – 428.

Texts to help with writing reports, essays, etc. are mostly located at 808.
A select list includes:

Title Author Dewey

The craft of scientific writing Alley, M. 808.0666 /4
Effective writing for the marine industry Guy, J. 808.066623 /1
Manual on scientific writing 808.0666 /2
Style manual : for authors, editors and 808.027 /3
printers
Writing and presenting reports Eunson, B. 808.042 /6
Writing & speaking in the technology Beer, D.F. [ed.] 808.0666 /1
professions
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Marine Engineering

Shelf locations for marine engineering subjects

Important course texts can be browsed at the following shelf locations:

Dewey Subject
001.5 – 006 Computer science
510 Mathematics
620.1 Engineering mechanics
620.106 Thermal engineering
620.11 Materials science
620.3 Mechanical vibration
621.3 Electrical engineering
621.4021 Thermodynamics
623.81 Naval architecture
623.8144 Ship hydrodynamics, resistance, seakeeping
623.8503 Marine electrical systems
623.87 Marine engineering
623.8171 Ship stability, structural analysis
623.82 Ship design
623.84 Ship vibration
623.87 Marine engineering
623.873 Ship propulsion, propellers
623.87236 Marine diesel engines
629.8 Control engineering

Starting texts
All library resources can be located by searching the AMC Library Catalogue - http://library.amc.edu.au/search.htm

To search the catalogue read "Tips For Searching the AMC Library Catalogue” - electronic version available at
http://www2.amc.edu.au/download/?Search+Library+Catalogue.pdf

Title Author Dewey

Glossary of maritime technology Swindells, N.S. [ed.] 623.803 /5
International maritime dictionary Kerchove, R. *R623.803 /2
Introduction to marine engineering Taylor, D.A. 623.87 /7
Introduction to naval architecture Tupper, E., Muckle, W. 623.81 /5
Lamb’s questions and answers on the Christinsen, S.G. 623.87236 /15
marine diesel engine
Marine auxiliary machinery McGeorge, H.D., Smith, D.W. 623.8501 /2
Marine encyclopaedic dictionary Sullivan, E. *R/623.803 /3
Marine engineering Harrington, R. L. [ed.] 623.87 /33
Marine engineering practice [2 v.] 623.87 /11
Pounder’s marine diesel engines Wilbur, C.T., Wight, D.A., 623.87236 /2
Pounder, C.C.
Practical marine electrical knowledge Hall, D.T. 623.8503 /16
Reed’s naval architecture for marine Stokoe, E.A. 623.81 /3
engineers
Reed’s general engineering knowledge for Jackson, L., Morton, T. D. 623.87 /1
marine engineers
Running and maintenance of marine Crowley, J. 623.87 /25
machinery
*Note: R [Reference] texts are not for loan.
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Marine Engineering

Databases

The databases listed below are in CD-ROM format and are held by the Faculty of MT&E - see Stan Earl.

Name Location & Content

Chief Engineer's Assistant
Engineering examiner Class 4
Typequick : PC keyboard and keypad training
course
World Shipping Directory - WSD online
A suite of applications for the onboard management of fuel, bunkering, engineering
supplies, safety and routine maintenance. Covers Bunkering -- Main Engine
Maintenance -- Lubricant Management -- Freshwater Management -- Chemical
Supply Management -- Safety -- ISM Regulations -- Alternator Maintenance -- Fuel
Management -- Personnel Certification -- Engineering Checklists -- Voyage
Planning.
This program creates a mock exam, which can be taken on screen or, where in
depth study of a particular subject is required, the candidate may study from the
hundreds of questions that are stored on: General Engineering Knowledge; Safety
and Electrical. All questions are presented on screen with clear animated graphics,
photographs and engineering drawings.
This excellent program is suitable for Cadets preparing for their 4th Engineers oral
examination, by Electricians with STCW ’95 certification who wish to undertake an
engineering watchkeeping certificate or by time served motormen who wish to
progress to 4th/Watchkeeping Engineer"
Useful training software package for the novice typist. Can only be used on the
Newnham Library’s CD-ROM PC.
The electronic version of the Lloyd's Register-Fairplay World Shipping Directory. The
site contains details of over 62,000 marine related companies. Access via:
http://www.wsdonline.com (see Library staff for access details)

Important websites
The following websites listing industry organisations and directories will provide a starting point for tracking information
via the World Wide Web.

Name URL
AMSA [Australian Maritime Safety Authority] http://www.amsa.gov.au/
ASNE [American Society of Naval Engineers] http://www.navalengineers.org/
Bureau Veritas http://www.bureauveritas.com/
Det Norske Veritas http://www.dnv.no
Don Nugent’s Homepage http://www.hal-pc.org/~nugent/
Germanischer Lloyd http://www.germanlloyd.de/
ImarEST [Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and http://www.imarest.org/theimarest/default.as
Technology] p
InmarEST Maritime Links http://www.imarest.org/links/
International Maritime Organization http://www.imo.org/
Lloyd's Register of Shipping http://www.lr.org/
MAN & B&W http://www.manbw.com/
Nautical Institute http://www.nautinst.org
RINA [Royal Institution of Naval Architects] http://www.rina.org.uk/
SNAME [Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers] http://www.sname.org/
Searchenginewatch.com http://searchenginewatch.com/
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Nautical Science

Starting texts

All library resources can be located by searching the AMC Library Catalogue - http://library.amc.edu.au/search.htm

To search the catalogue read "Tips For Searching the AMC Library Catalogue” - electronic version available at
http://www2.amc.edu.au/download/?Search+Library+Catalogue.pdf

Title Author Dewey

Bridge procedures guide 387.54044 /2
Cargo work : the care, handling and carriage of cargoes ... Taylor, L.G. 623.88245 /4
Chorley and Giles' shipping law Gaskell, N.J.J., Debattista, C., 341.7566 /10
Swatton, R.J.
A guide to the collision avoidance rules : international Cockcroft, A.N., Lameijer, J.N.F. 341.75666 /18
regulations for preventing collisions at sea
IAMSAR manual : international aeronautical and maritime 623.8887 /1
search and rescue manual
IMDG code : International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code *R/343.0968 /1
International code of signals. 623.894 /1
International light, shape and sound signals Moore, D.A. 623.894 /5
International maritime dictionary Kerchove, R. *R623.803 /2
International safety guide for oil tankers & terminals 665.543 /1
An Introduction to GMDSS Olsen, J.M., Kristensen, T.R. 623.8564 /20
Introduction to Marine Engineering Taylor, D.A. 623.87 /7
Introduction to Naval Architecture Tupper, E. 623.81 /5
Invitation to Oceanography Pinet, P.R. 551.46 45
Law of the Sea Churchill R.R, Lowe A.V. 341.45 /13
Liquefied gas handling principles on ships and in terminals McGuire, G., White, B. 665.743 /18
Marine encyclopaedic dictionary Sullivan, E. *R/623.803 /3
Marine orders *R343.94096 /4 +
website
MARPOL 73/78, consolidated edition ... 363.7394 /7
Medical first aid guide for use in accidents involving 616.0252 /3
dangerous goods (MFAG)
Meteorology for seafarers Frampton, R.M., Ultridge, P.A. 551.5 /53
The nautical almanac 528.05 /1
Norie's nautical tables : with explanations of their use Blance A.G. [ed.], Norie, J.W. 623.890212 /1
The principles and practice of navigation Frost, A. 623.89 /9
Practical navigation for second mates ... Frost, A. 623.89 /5

Radar and ARPA manual Bole, A.G., Dinely, W.O. 623.8933 /12

A seaman's guide to the rule of the road ... Ford, J.W.W 341.75666 /1

Seamanship techniques House, D.J. 623.88 /34

The shipmaster's business companion Maclachlan, M. 387.50681 /9
The ship captain's medical guide 616.98024 /1
Shipping law Davies, M., Dickey, A. 343.94096 /9
Ship stability for masters & mates Derrett, D.R. 623.8171 /4
Small ships manual 623.88076 /7
SOLAS, consolidated edition ... 341.7566 /5
The theory and practice of seamanship. Danton, G. 623.88 /1
Thomas' stowage : the properties and stowage of cargoes Thomas, R.E., Thomas, O.O., 387.544 /27
Agnew, J., Cole, K.L.
Watchkeeping safety and cargo management in port : a Roberts, P. 387.164 /11
practical guide

*Note: R [Reference] texts are not for loan.

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Nautical Science

Shelf locations for nautical science subjects

Important course texts can be browsed at the following shelf locations:

Dewey Subject
341.45 Maritime law (Law of the Sea)
341.7566 International cooperation (Shipping)
343 Shipping law
363.123 Marine accidents, safety
363.7394 Marine pollution
387.1068 Port management
387.5 Shipping
387.5068 Shipping management
387.544 Freight services, cargo handling
510 Mathematics
528.05 Nautical almanacs
551.46 Oceanography
551.5 Meteorology
616 First Aid, medical guides
623.81 Naval architecture
623.8144 Ship hydrodynamics, resistance, seakeeping
623.8171 Ship stability, structural Analysis
623.8564 Communication systems (GMDSS)
623.87 Marine engineering
623.873 Ship propulsion, propellers
623.87326 Marine diesel engines
623.88, 623.888 Seamanship
632.881 Ship handling, maneuverability
623.8887 Maritime search and rescue
623.89 Navigation
623.8933 Electronic aids to navigation
623.894 Aids to navigation
658 Management
665.543 Petroleum transportation
665.743 Liquefied gas transportation

Databases
Database Name
IMDG Code
IMO Resolutions database
ISM Code information
RulesMaster Pro [access via cd-
rom PC]
Ship stability for deck officers class
4/00W [held by the Faculty of
MT&E - see John Milward]
Signals tutor [held by the Faculty
of MT&E - Room F59 laptop]
Coverage
Complete text of IMDG Code & Supplement, including amendment 30-00.
Allows the user to view a dangerous goods list, search by substance or UN number, perform
segregation checks for any number of substances, Generate dangerous goods notes, & print
multimodal dangerous goods forms, information on individual substances, & any part of code.
Contains full text copies of recommendations & codes adopted by the IMO Assembly in the
form of resolutions & their annexes & appendices. Codes & conventions are also included.
Text has been cross-indexed so users can locate a resolution by subject, year, session
number, etc. Graphics included.
Germanischer Lloyd product that explains the process by which a shipping company’s Safety
Management System (SMS) is certified and regularly audited under the requirements of the
International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
(ISM Code)
RulesMaster Pro is a comprehensive, highly interactive learning guide to the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the US Navigation Rules and Canadian
modifications to the Rules, suitable for recreational and professional mariners.
Covers all aspects of hydrostatic ship stability for deck officers from basic principles to
practical onboard examples. Hydrostatic stability formulae are explained clearly on screen
with animated graphics to bring the text to life and all answers are clearly explained with
intermediate steps and working shown. Practical examples to follow when you are back at
sea are given to make a realistic connection between the classroom and the ship.
This program assists with preparation for the signals exam, divided in to three main sections:
#1 International Code Flags, #2 Morse, introduction and recognition, #3 Advanced Morse.
Compliant with the recent requirements of STCW '95, for transmission speed and block
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arrangement, with fifteen predefined message blocks.

Typequick : PC keyboard and
keypad training course
World Shipping Directory - WSD
online
Useful training software package for the novice typist. Can only be used on the Newnham
Library’s CD-ROM PC.
The electronic version of the Lloyd's Register-Fairplay World Shipping Directory. The site
contains details of over 62,000 marine related companies. Access via:
http://www.wsdonline.com (see Library staff for access details)

Important websites
The following websites listing industry organisations and directories will provide a starting point for tracking information
via the World Wide Web.

Name URL
Australian Maritime Safety Authority [AMSA] http://www.amsa.gov.au/
Don Nugent’s Homepage http://www.hal-pc.org/~nugent/
International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners [INTERCARGO] http://www.intercargo.org/
International Maritime Organization http://www.imo.org/index.htm
International Association for Safety and Survival Training http://www.iasst.com/
International Association of Institutes of Navigation http://www.rin.org.uk/iain/frame1.htm
Lloyd's Register of Shipping http://www.lr.org/code/home.htm
Marine Society Links Page http://www.marine-society.org.uk/links/seaf.html
Maritimelegal DOTCOM http://www.maritimelegal.com/
Morse Code Trainers http://www.ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm#CWT
Nautical Institute http://www.nautinst.org/
Royal Institute of Navigation http://www.rin.org.uk/
Searchenginewatch.com http://searchenginewatch.com/

For further help: email: library@amc.edu.au ; phone: [03] 6335 4738

... and one final note ... AMC students are entitled to full reciprocal borrowing rights with the University of Tasmania
Library - this includes on-site access to UTAS online indexes/databases. So, if you've searched the AMC Library and
can't find it, then go to ... http://www.utas.edu.au/library/