The Development of Crude Oil Tankers: A Historical Miscellany

Author:   Solly, Dr Ray
Publisher:   Pen & Sword Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781526792419


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   11 November 2021
Format:   Hardback
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The Development of Crude Oil Tankers: A Historical Miscellany


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In this engaging book, Dr. Solly examines the history of crude oil tankers from early days when this vital commodity was carried aboard ordinary sailing vessels, through the innovative designs that resulted in significant breakthroughs leading to early single-hulled VLCCs, and the later stronger hence safer double-hulled vessel. The professional reader will identify with much of the author's thinking, especially his handling of the enormous advances in shipboard techniques, and examination of excellent contributions made by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) from its conception in 1948, to its penetratingly effective work of today. Special attention is paid to their profound influence on the industry through MARPOL and SOLAS innovations, including arguably the greatest contribution made to tanker safety and environmental protection by Inert Gas Systems (IGS) and Crude Oil Washing (COW). Non-seagoing readers in allied shipping professions, and that huge army of ship enthusiasts, will learn a great deal about the ins-and-outs of an industry which, for the immediate future, underpins virtually every aspect of practical 21st Century living. Ray Solly's authoritative story is lavishly supported by 211 images (many of which have never previously been published), plus accounts of two recent voyages aboard a Norwegian North sea shuttle tanker, and a product carrier. Both passenger trips not only updated his professional knowledge but provided penetrating insight into current maritime practices. Each confirmed his convincing observation that today's crude oil carriers present the safest and most regulated form of transportation in the world. AUTHOR: Dr. Ray Solly enjoyed a first career as a navigating officer in the Merchant Navy aboard deep-sea dry cargo ships, supertankers and, during long vacations whilst studying, in the engagingly different world of coasters. He spent twenty years as a residential schoolmaster in two Independent schools, and has since developed a third career as a marine author of traditionally published non-fictional books, and numerous articles. 212 colour and b/w illustrations

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Author:   Solly, Dr Ray
Publisher:   Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:   Pen & Sword Transport
ISBN:  

9781526792419


ISBN 10:   1526792419
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   11 November 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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...will be of interest to naval enthusiasts and modelers alike. -- AMPS Indianapolis


This is a truly great book...In addition to being encyclopedic in content, this book is lavishly illustrated with 211 images, most of which are in color. Some are amazing, particularly those showing ant-like workers in dry docks with ULCCs. -- PowerShips Without any doubt, the largest strength of the book are the more than 200 photographs and illustrations, many of them in color and/or never published before, that do not just illustrate the book, but tell the story of the book as a visual narrative. -- Naval Historical Foundation ...will be of interest to naval enthusiasts and modelers alike. -- AMPS Indianapolis


Without any doubt, the largest strength of the book are the more than 200 photographs and illustrations, many of them in color and/or never published before, that do not just illustrate the book, but tell the story of the book as a visual narrative. -- Naval Historical Foundation ...will be of interest to naval enthusiasts and modelers alike. -- AMPS Indianapolis


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Dr. Ray Solly enjoyed a first career as a navigating officer in the Merchant Navy aboard deep-sea dry cargo ships, supertankers and, during long vacations whilst studying, in the engagingly different world of coasters. He spent twenty years as a residential schoolmaster in two Independent schools, and has since developed a third career as a marine author of traditionally published non-fictional books, and numerous articles.

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