ABSTRACT
The successful handling of ships is entirely dependent upon the handler having a wide knowledge of the many factors involved. Some of the factors are controllable by him, others are not, and he must quickly assess their effects so that he may make due allowance for them. Some factors, such as wind and current, may be used to great advantage, providing they are well understood. We shall discuss all the aspects involved, under separate headings, but they are not to be read as being in order of importance.
