Combines otherwise disparate information on the factors affecting ship hydrodynamics into one practical, go-to resource for successful design, development and construction.

Covering the theoretical and fundamental aspects of naval architecture for students preparing for their MCA Engineer Officer exams. This new edition has been restructed, containing updated text and diagrams in line with modern practice and a new section on the mathematics required for the examinations. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked example answers to aid students in their learning.

Ship Construction, 7th edition, is the market leading text for the professional shipbuilding and naval architecture sector.

This book aims to give naval architects and ship designers, both new and experienced, an insight into how seafarers work and live on the ships they design and how their daily lives could be improved by focusing on human-centred design.