The Bluejacket's Manual, 26th Edition Richardson's Maptech Charts Chapter 1 The STCW Convention

Chapter 1 The STCW Convention – an overview

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The Bluejacket's Manual, 26th Edition Richardson's Maptech Charts Chapter 1 The STCW ConventionOverview The 26th edition of The Bluejackets Manual continues the tradition of previous editions of this iconic work by serving as both an introduction to neophyte U. S. Navy Sailors and as a career long reference work for all who wear the Blue and Gold. Readers of previous editions will note two significant changes in this latest rendition. The first recognizes the U. S. Navys current emphasis on warfighting. While routine and administrative