R ICK M E R S

R ICK M E R S
This edition published 2003 by
Rickmers-Linie GmbH & Cie. KG
Hamburg, Germany

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First Edition 1999 by Prof. Hermann Kaps, Director of Research, Gesellschaft für Angewandten Um-
weltschutz und Sicherheit im Seeverkehr / GAUSS (Institute for Environmental Protection and Safety in
Shipping), Bremen, Germany

Second Edition 2002, revised and updated by Prof. Hermann Kaps (GAUSS)

Third Edition 2003, reviewed and amended by Prof. Hermann Kaps (GAUSS), Peter Heimstaedt and Peter
van den Berg (Rickmers-Linie)

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Rickmers-Linie, GAUSS, General Electric, Hapag Lloyd, German Lashing
© front page photo: elbe & flut, Joachim Hettchen

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