Comprehensive and authoritative this publication is essential resource for students and professionals in the maritime industry.

This fifth edition (2013) of the classic textbook provides an introduction to naval architecture for newcomers to the field and an overview for related marine professionals needing a working knowledge of the area.

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.

New edition 2010