Primer of Towing

By George H. Reed

As you cross bridges and see tugboats and towboats moving enormous cargos, do you wonder how these operations are managed? Towing operations are now the most significant part of the U.S. merchant fleet. Throughout the country, towing is providing an economical alternative to transporting cargo by train or truck trailers. Primer of Towing brings you updated information on the modernization of this growing industry.

When the first edition of Primer of Towing was published in 1975, it was hailed as "a valuable addition to any maritime library." This third edition is every bit as worthy of praise as the first, for it includes all the original subjects, which have been brought up to date, as well as new ones. While the basics of towing have not changed much, there are many new advances in gear, electronics, navigation equipment, and regulations that affect the towing industry.

Softcover: 229 pages
ISBN-10: 0870335634
ISBN-13: 978-0870335631