Mariners’ Catalogue

Welcome to Witherby Seamanship’s Mariners’ Catalogue, a catalogue compiled to highlight Witherby Seamanship’s range of publications for the professional mariner. Whether you are a cadet starting out on your career at sea or a seasoned seafarer with years of experience, we offer a range of publications to gain and maintain your maritime knowledge.

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Officer of the Watch (OOW) – Deck 1–6

Mates/Masters 7-12

Engineers 13-15

Special Offers 16

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InformationPreparing for your certificate of competency examinations? This covers all you need to know for the practical aspects of seamanship and Rules of the Road/Colregs/IRPCS. Now in its 6th version, ‘Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner’ has had a thorough content and technical update. With improved visuals and amended structure, it provides an invaluable study and reference package for deck cadets and trainees studying towards their OOW operational level examinations. Extensive question and answer coverage is provided for the collision regulations, bridge procedures, buoyage, safety, cargo, security and many of the legal aspects that deck officers may be examined upon.

Over 1,500 questions to put your nautical knowledge through its paces.

Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner (MSE) – OOW

The ideal primer when preparing for examinations involving interpretation of the Colregs.

Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner COLREGS Pocket Book

InformationThis handy pocketbook will help with the recognition of the many different types of navigational lights and IALA buoyage types. It includes extensive questions on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and a number of typical rule of the road questions shown graphically.

InformationDesigned for self-study or use with a colleague or a small group, this little book packed with over 500 self-assessment questions makes the ideal study companion when preparing for seamanship examinations. The perfect pocket

companion when preparing for your OOW orals.

Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner OOW Pocket Book

InformationThis publication takes the traditional values of centuries of good seamanship and blends them with today’s reality. By its very nature, this book is exceptionally broad in its scope and covers a wide range of topics essential for the modern mariner. Whether it is ship types, ropes and wires, stability, legislation or cargo pumps, 21st Century Seamanship has it covered.

21st Century Seamanship contents:1 General Cargo Ship

Types2 Tankers3 Other Ship Types4 Offshore Marine

Operations5 Machinery and

Equipment6 Pilotage7 Shiphandling8 Anchorwork9 Tugs and Towing10 Mooring

Operations and Safety

11 Waterways, River Transits and Canals

12 Preparing a Ship for Ice

13 Non-Standard Operations

14 Stood by New Builds

15 Paints and Coatings

16 Drydock

17 Lay-up of Ships18 Heavy Weather19 Participating in SAR20 Oil Spills/Pollution21 Practical Aspects

of Salvage22 Main Conventions

and Codes23 Recent

Regulations24 Certification and

Endorsements25 Business and

Chartering26 Conflict and Issues

Affecting Shipping27 Fines for Ships and

Ships’ Staff28 In Port and

Alongside29 Shipboard

Inspections30 Surveys and

Classification31 Systems of Work32 Permit to Work33 Enclosed Space

Entry34 Health

35 Housekeeping on Board

36 Ships’ Equipment and Maintenance

37 Lifeboat Release Mechanisms

38 Fire Fighting39 Shipboard Drills40 Accident

Investigation41 Stability42 Damage Stability43 Hull Monitoring

and Inspection44 Energy Efficiency45 Ship Recycling46 Traditional

Seamanship47 Wires, Ropes,

Chains, Shackles and Slings

48 Cranes and Lifting Equipment

49 Checklists50 Tsunamis

and Marine Phenomena

21st Century Seamanship

The book to get you through your exams and a reference for the rest of your career!

Price: £15ISBN: 9781856094160

Price: £20ISBN: 9781856094122

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InformationThis is the companion title to ‘Passage Planning Principles’, which takes the tech-niques learnt and applies them to a passage on the Container Vessel M.V. One Voyager from Bab-el-Mandeb to Jeddah. It includes chart extracts for each leg of the passage, templates, risk assessments and checklists - everything you need to complete your own successful voyage.

A step-by-step worked example of a passage plan.

Passage Planning Practice

Passage Planning Guidelines, 3rd Edition

InformationThis book allows officers to record the details of ECDIS courses undertaken. It also provides a series of checklists that will guide the individual through the process of familiarisation with the ECDIS fitted on board. It should be used in conjunction with the manufacturer’s operating manual and any other familiarisation aids available, including DVDs or indeed other officers who are competent in the use of the system. Once completed, it will provide an audit trail if needed to satisfy Port State Control requirements. The checklists should be used on joining each ECDIS-fitted ship.

InformationWritten by and for professional navigators, with high resolution graphics and screen-shots, this latest edition continues the principles of Captain Salmon’s original text, providing an essential guide that aids the modern navigator through the appraisal and planning stages when using paper or electronic charts.

A pocketbook to record all your ECDIS training required under the 2010 STCW Manila Amendments.

ECDIS Record of Training and Familiarisation

Information‘ECDIS Passage Planning’, now in its 2nd Edition, has been fully revised and updated, providing guidance to safely conduct voyage planning on ECDIS and a new section on ECDIS Watchkeeping. This publication provides practical guidance to assist the navigator through the appraisal and planning stages of the passage on ECDIS, combined with further guidance on how ECDIS should be properly utilised to assist the OOW in keeping the navigational watch.

A practical guide for the OOW to plan and keep a safe navigational watch utilising ECDIS.

ECDIS Passage Planning, 2nd Edition

InformationThe three volumes that make up ‘Nav Basics’ have been designed for aspiring junior officers and have been split in a logical manner, bringing together items that are usually taught in tandem and ensuring that the order flows in a coherent manner. Written by a Senior Navigational Lecturer, these books provide lots of worked examples and exercises on key areas of the Navigational Syllabus. Written in plain English, the books contain many pages of diagrams, worked examples and exercises. Where information is formally part of the syllabus, this is held in sections at the rear of each volume, providing a useful start to the additional reading that it is recommended all junior officers undertake.

Celestial, terrestrial, tides and more besides.

Nav Basics, 2nd Edition

InformationA successful voyage is defined as one that fully meets its commercial requirements and maintains the highest levels of safety and efficiency. The human errors that can affect this objective can be minimised if all aspects of the voyage are carefully planned. This book is directed at all members of the bridge team with their varying levels of skill, knowledge and experience. Techniques to prepare and conduct the proposed passage are presented clearly and concisely so that all members can understand them. Along with its companion title ‘Passage Planning Practice’, this book constructs a comprehensive checklist for the bridge team to maintain agreed standards of consistency.

A book that covers the mechanics of how to prepare and carry out a safe passage.

Passage Planning Principles

An indispensable guide to passage planning on both paper and electronic charts.

Price: £30ISBN: 9781856093224

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Price: £95ISBN: 9781856096706

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InformationParallel indexing is a well-established method of constantly monitoring a vessel’s position and one that all navigators should be fully familiar with. This book underlines the most common errors and limitations that affect parallel indexing, observed by pilots of the Corporation of Lower St Lawrence Pilots (CLSLP) during their assignments.

Parallel Index Techniques in Restricted Waters

InformationWritten by Angus Ferguson, a Master Mariner and the Maritime Studies Curriculum Leader at the City of Glasgow College (formerly the Glasgow Nautical College), this straightforward book helps to summarise the key elements of the Seamanship Syllabus for Deck Officers in a clear and concise manner. Studying for any Certificate of Competency can be a daunting task, not made easier by the need to plough through weighty text books and legislative publications. ‘Seamanship Notes’ provides a comprehensive and usable alternative. The book is divided into three sections – Navigation, Response to Emergencies and Shipboard Operations. It is illustrated throughout with diagrams, checklists and flow charts, making it easy to locate and understand key points. The book lends itself to students adding their own notes and annotations whilst revising for, and ultimately passing, those all important Officer of the Watch exams.

ContentsSection 1: Navigation Section 2: Response to Emergencies Section 3: Shipboard Operations

Seamanship Notes

A classic title that has helped countless deck officers achieve examination success.

InformationMany students worry that they do not have the mathematical ability for ship stability calculations. This book addresses this problem by covering the subject in the simplest way possible at a level appropriate for a learner studying either independently or at college. Worked examples and self-assessment questions are provided throughout with tutorial questions at the end of each section.

Ship Stability OOW

A whole book on parallel indexing? Indeed!

A clear, simple and concise way to learn the ever-important subject of ship stability.

An ideal introduction to Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels.

InformationRoutine operations for Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (EERV) may be performed in harsh weather conditions and the vessels must maintain station twenty-four hours a day. Unlike other offshore support vessels, such as dive support vessels, platform supply vessels or anchor handling vessels, the ERRV is a constant presence at offshore platforms, semi-submersible drilling rigs and jack-ups. There is no respite from its duties and the vessel and crew must remain diligent, alert and in a constant state of readiness.

Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels

InformationIf you are looking to become a Morse Master, or just need enough to get you a pass at your exams, ‘Signals Tutor’ helps you learn and prepare for the signals exam (Morse exam). This complies with the requirements of STCW ‘95 for transmission speed and block arrangement, and in addition you can adjust the program to suit your learning style. The program includes the ‘International Code of Signals’ book in electronic form. ‘Signals Tutor’ can be used in a classroom environment and includes the facility to prepare a Morse mock exam for a group of computers.

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Signals Tutor

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InformationDeck Officers are faced with increasingly intricate cargo loading systems at a time when an ever-reducing period of required seatime, for their first certificate of competency, creates increased pressure on the available time for learning the basics of crude oil tanker practice. What precious time is spent on cargo duties is often used in learning how to use the automated cargo control systems and not the basic activities of operating crude oil tankers, such as venting, purging, understanding the operation of cargo pumps and the fundamentals of inert gas and crude oil washing systems. All of these operations, and more, are explained in this 192 page book, supported with photographs taken on board a new-build VLCC.

The theory and practice of crude oil cargo operations.

Crude Oil Tanker Basics

InformationThis pocket-sized book covers basic tanker safety practices for crewmembers who are serving on, or about to serve on, chemical tankers. The booklet provides a good introduction and familiarisation to tanker practice, terminology and standards. It is not intended as a detailed operational guide but is aimed at personnel with little or no experience.

A ‘back to basics’ guide on chemical tanker practice.

Chemical Tankers – Pocket Safety Guide

InformationThis book was prepared to cover a wide range of topics combined with a wealth of the author’s personal experiences relevant to all classes of chemical tanker. Author Captain Vladimir Kunichkin has more than 30 years’ experience on oil and chemical tankers. A strong interest in seafarer training led him to the position of training officer at the “LAPA” centre, specialising in training senior officers in chemical tanker operations.

A must-have for officers serving, or wishing to serve, on Chemical Tankers.

Chemical Tanker Notes

InformationThis book for Ships’ Officers provides a modern introduction to bulk carriers and bulk cargoes, including cargo loading, draught survey, ballast water management, the voy-age, the bulk trade and cargo discharging. It is illustrated with case studies.An in-depth set

of notes covering all you need to know about bulk carriers.

Bulk Carrier Notes

InformationThe revised 2nd Edition of ‘Cargo Notes’ sets out clear explanations on the main sections of the Cargo Syllabus for Deck Officers/OOW. The book provides key points and summaries on all relevant Legislation and Codes, and an Operational Overview for all of the main types of cargo ship, from bulk carriers, RoRos, reefers and containers through to tankers and liquefied gas carriers.

A wide-ranging pocketbook covering all aspects of cargo handling and transportation.

Cargo Notes

InformationBased on the syllabus for Ship Stability for the STCW ‘95 Chief Mate/Master Reg II/2 (Unlimited), this book is ideal for those preparing to take their next certificate of competency. As opposed to sheets of hydrostatic data, a full set of IMO compliant stability data is supplied in a 60 page pocketbook which is used for all exercises. All stability diagrams and curves are in colour to make it as easy as possible for the reader to understand the concepts and theories being explained.

The leading title on ship stability.

Stability for Mates/Masters

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InformationThis is an essential book for anyone who has responsibility for ships’ staff who have to enter onboard spaces that are confined, enclosed or dangerous and must be entered at some time for cleaning, inspection or maintenance. Rather than setting out another set of best practices, the informative style of this book explains the hazards associated with the activity of entering enclosed spaces.

Education and training saves lives and when it comes to enclosed spaces it is indispensable!

Fresh Air in Dark Places

InformationThis guide has been published by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) with the aim of providing practical information to assist seafarers with the safe operation and maintenance of survival craft.

A useful pocketbook for deck officers carrying out survival craft safety rounds, familiarisation and maintenance.

Survival Craft – A Seafarers Guide

InformationThis new edition, fully updated and in colour throughout, is the ideal study aid for cadets learning the subject for the first time or ships’ officers wanting a refresher. Anyone taking their Personal Survival Techniques (PST) and/or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) courses will benefit from the knowledge imparted in this detailed publication.

Ensure your marine survival knowledge is fresh – one day you may need it.

Marine Survival

A manual on how to be an effective Safety Officer.

InformationThis book provides a clear and no-nonsense guide to the responsibilities of the Safety Officer and focuses on what you need to know to perform this position and to develop a good safety culture on board. It discusses how to approach the tasks that you will be presented with, what they might mean and some of the implications or actions that may result from them.

Shipboard Safety Officer Notes

InformationThis popular title, now in its third edition, provides practical guidance on the basic principles of mooring. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on safety, using a detailed understanding of the operational requirements to create a greater awareness of the dangers and hazards. Subjects covered include basic mooring theory, mooring winches, wires and ropes, mooring at buoys and anchoring. Minimum equipment levels and good operating practices are recommended throughout.

A ‘routine’ operation that requires the highest standards of safety.

Effective Mooring

The perfect pocket guide for crewmembers new to oil tankers.

InformationThis book covers basic tanker safety practices for crewmembers who are serving on, or about to serve on, oil tankers. It is a useful companion alongside any tanker familiarisation training ashore or on board ship.

Oil Tankers - A Pocket Safety Guide

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InformationConducting drills at regular intervals is the best way to prepare your crew to deal with likely emergency situations that may arise on board. When planning a drill, it is better to have a meaningful one where the crew use the life-saving and fire-fighting systems on board, as this will build confidence that the systems will work effectively in an emergency.

Guidelines and suggestions on how to conduct all statutory and recommended drills.

Shipboard Drills

InformationThe purpose of this book is to introduce the fundamental safety aspects of shipboard operations that are necessary to ensure a safe working environment for all on board. These include the shipboard safety organisation, inductions and familiarisations for new crew, safe means of access to and on board ship, general housekeeping, risk assessments, permit to work systems and specific hazardous activities such as entry into enclosed spaces and mooring operations.

Safety is the most important element of modern shipping and this is a great starting point for all seafarers.

Onboard Safety

InformationThis guide provides information about Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S, a highly toxic gas that can cause serious injury or fatality at relatively low concentrations. In most instances, but not all, its presence can be predicted and precautions taken to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues. However, the dangers should not be underestimated and the content of this safety guide should be carefully considered in that context.

H2S can kill instantly – ensure you know the dangers.

Pocket Safety Guide – H2S

InformationThe fire extinguisher guide walks through the different types of fire and their characteristics, the different types of extinguisher, the rules for their use and some common-sense guidance on fire fighting. Most importantly for the junior officer it contains guidance on maintenance and inspection, including service intervals for all extinguisher types.

The last thing we want to see is a fire at sea – know your extinguishers!

Pocket Safety Guide – Fire Extinguishers

InformationWork at sea involves hazardous activities. In mitigation, a risk assessment will require a Permit to Work as a means of control and to reduce hazards. This guide sets out the principles behind the Permit to Work system, providing examples of different types of permits and working through some of the general rules to be observed.

Pocket Safety Guide – Permit to Work

If you work at sea you need to know about Permits to Work.

Don’t let your knowledge of this vital area of safety be confined.

InformationThere are many types of confined spaces, but they share common hazards. They will all have limited ways to get in and out and the atmosphere within them could be dangerous. Therefore, an understanding of the hazards and how to overcome them is vital for all seafarers.

Pocket Safety Guide – Confined Spaces

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InformationThis latest edition will ensure that current and future Master Mariners are kept up to date with the innovations affecting safe passage throughout the maritime environment. A complete and

comprehensive navigational manual for the Master Mariner.

Navigation for Masters

InformationThe methods of working used in this book are suitable for independent learning and college work as well as onboard study. The book contains a number of worked examples, plots and exercises to allow the ship’s navigator to gain both basic and advanced navigation skills. It is aimed at Masters and senior navigation officers, but will prove equally beneficial for junior ships’ officers.

To give navigators the tools, with their ever-increasing workload, to concentrate on watchkeeping.

Navigation Advanced for Mates/Masters

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The book to get you through your exams and a reference for the rest of your career!

InformationThis publication takes the traditional values of centuries of good seamanship and blends them with today’s reality. By its very nature, this book is exceptionally broad in its scope and covers a wide range of topics essential for the modern mariner. Whether it is ship types, ropes and wires, stability, legislation or cargo pumps, ‘21st Century Seamanship’ has it covered.

21st Century Seamanship

InformationBased on the syllabus for Ship Stability for the STCW ‘95 Chief Mate/Master Reg II/2 (Unlimited), this book is ideal for those preparing to take their next certificate of competency. As opposed to sheets of hydrostatic data, a full set of IMO compliant stability data is supplied in a 60 page pocketbook which is used for all exercises. All stability diagrams and curves are in colour to make it easier for the reader to understand the concepts and theories being explained.

Contents1 Basic Principles2 Form Coefficients3 Tonnes per Centimetre

Immersion4 Introduction to Load

Lines5 Centre of Gravity

(G) and Centre of Buoyancy (B)

6 Introduction to Transverse Statical Stability

7 Conditions of Stability8 Initial Transverse

Metacentre9 Free Surface Effect10 Curves of Statical

Stability (GZ Curves)11 List12 Introduction to Trim 13 Suspended Weights14 Assessing

Compliance of a Ship’s Loaded Condition with IMO Criteria

15 Curves of Statical Stability for Varying Conditions of Stability

16 The Wall Sided Formula

17 Factors Affecting GZ Curve Shape

18 The International Grain Code (IMO)

19 Inclining Experiment

20 Trim Using Hydrostatic Data

21 Dry Docking22 Bilging23 Angle of Heel due

to Turning24 Wind Heeling,

Ice Accretion and Rolling

25 Stability Problems Associated with Specific Ship Types

26 Calculation and Assignment of Freeboard

27 Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Ships

28 Practical Ship Loading Problems

Ship Stability Mates/Masters

The leading title on ship stability.

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InformationTraditional anchoring equipment and practices were designed for ships considerably smaller than those of modern tonnage. Although modern ships are considerably larger, the weights and sizes of the ground equipment have not been scaled to match, yet we seem to expect the same performance. Therefore, seafarers need the knowledge and the skills set out in ‘The Pocket Book of Anchoring’ to respond appropriately.

All the essentials of anchoring required by a Deck Officer.

The Pocket Book of Anchoring

InformationThis book is for the young officer aspiring to the position of Chief Officer, or one who has recently been promoted into the position. It is a practical book dealing in the ‘real world’ of the sea and ships rather than the theoretical, and it discusses the various problems that can be encountered as the Mate of a ship.

Blending the ‘correct’ with the ‘possible’ to get the ship through another day unscathed.

The Complete Chief Officer

InformationIf you are looking to become a Morse Master, or just need enough to get you a pass at your exams, ‘Signals Tutor’ helps you learn and prepare for the signals exam (Morse exam). This complies with the requirements of STCW ‘95 for transmission speed and block arrangement, and in addition you can adjust the program to suit your learning style. The program includes the ‘International Code of Signals’ book in electronic form. ‘Signals Tutor’ can be used in a classroom environment and includes the facility to prepare a Morse mock exam for a group of computers.

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Signals Tutor

InformationDo you know what came into force on 1st July 2015, or what new requirements are effective from 1st January 2016 for STS operations or ships carrying solid bulk cargoes? What is required at the ship’s next dry-docking and what cannot be extended beyond 25 years after the ship’s delivery date? All these questions and more are covered in this new pocketbook to bring you right up to date with what is happening and required in the world of shipping today.

A must-have pocketbook crammed with information to bring you right up to date on what is required in shipping today.

Regulatory Primer for Mates & Masters

InformationPreparing for your Chief Mates or Masters Certificate of competency examinations? The ‘Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner Mates/Masters’ covers all you need to know for the practical aspects of Seamanship and Rules of the Road/Colregs/IRPCS. It provides extensive question and answer coverage of the collision regulations, bridge procedures, buoyage, safety, cargo, security and management.

Over 1,200 questions designed to put prospective Mates and Masters on the spot.

Macneil’s Seamanship Examiner (MSE) – Mates/Masters

InformationSelf-study is made much easier when the examination topics are all covered in one handy pocketbook. With over 950 self-assessment questions covering seamanship, cargo and ships’ business and law, this is a must for those studying for their Mates or Masters ticket.

The ideal companion for those studying for the Chief Mates or Master Mariners Certificates of Competency, particularly the Mates/Masters Oral examinations.

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Don’t let your knowledge of this vital area be confined.

InformationThere are many types of confined spaces, but they share common hazards. They will all have limited ways to get in and out and the atmosphere within them could be danger-ous. Therefore, an understanding of the hazards and how to overcome them is vital for all seafarers.

Pocket Safety Guide – Confined Spaces

Education and training saves lives and when it comes to enclosed spaces it is indispensable!

InformationThis is an essential book for anyone who has responsibility for ships’ staff who have to enter onboard spaces that are confined, enclosed or dangerous and must be entered at some time for cleaning, inspection or maintenance. Rather than setting out another set of best practices, the informative style of this book explains the hazards associated with the activity of entering enclosed spaces.

Fresh Air in Dark Places

A subject that is often not well understood in the marine industry, but certainly should be.

InformationDr Bryan Barrass shares his extensive knowledge of squat and the various types of interaction, such as ship-to-ship and bank effect, through numerous worked examples, case studies and his own personal computations and time-proven formulae. The book will be invaluable to ship operators, pilots, port authorities, shipowners, mates, masters, tug operators, educational establishments, ship-model tank staff, ship simulator staff and maritime examiners.

Ship Squat and Interaction

We all love a checklist.

InformationThis is an invaluable practical guide for masters and officers to establish a routine of order and responsibility for the main onboard management systems, including safety, communications, discipline and navigation.

Checklists – Masters Pocket Book Series

An in-depth set of notes covering all you need to know about bulk carriers.

InformationThis book for ships’ officers provides a modern introduction to bulk carriers and bulk cargoes, including cargo loading, draught survey, ballast water management, the voyage, the bulk trade and cargo discharging. It is illustrated with case studies.

Bulk Carrier Notes

InformationThis revised 2nd Edition sets out clear explanations on the main sections of the Cargo Syllabus for Deck Officers/OOW. The book provides key points and summaries on all relevant Legislation and Codes, and an Operational Overview for all of the main types of cargo ship, from bulk carriers, RoRos, reefers and containers through to tankers and liquefied gas carriers.

A wide-ranging pocketbook covering all aspects of cargo handling and transportation.

Cargo Notes

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Guidelines for Coatings Maintenance and Repair (Pocket Size)

InformationThis title will benefit all involved in the survey, assessment and repair of coatings in ballast tanks or combined cargo/ballast tanks. Of particular use are the photographic examples of what constitutes Good, Fair and Poor coating condition.

This is the abridged pocket version.

Guidelines for Coatings Maintenance and Repairs

InformationThe complete text of this book has been revised and all figure drawings recreated in this latest edition. It contains information and advice on technical matters related to the design, building, operating, maintenance and repair of the corrosion protection systems of ships’ ballast tanks.

Guidelines for Ballast Tank Coatings Systems and Surface Preparation

InformationThis popular title, now in its third edition, provides practical guidance on the basic principles of mooring. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on safety, using a detailed understanding of the operational requirements to create a greater awareness of the dangers and hazards. Subjects covered include basic mooring theory, mooring winches, wires and ropes, mooring at buoys and anchoring. Minimum equipment levels and good operating practices are recommended throughout.

A ‘routine’ operation that requires the highest standards of safety.

Effective Mooring

A simple and straightforward guide to lifting operation safety.

InformationThis guide deals with general operational and safety matters when using lifting equipment. During a recent review of lifting incidents, carried out over a 5 year period, it was found that more than 59% of lifting incidents were attributed to human factors. This guide deals with some of the more common of these and guides you through lifting equipment/plant safely and with regard to those around you. ‘The Pocket Safety Guide - Lifting Appliances’ only deals with general aspects of ‘routine’ lifting operations and should not be seen as specialist lifting or banksman training.

Pocket Safety Guide – Lifting Appliances

H2S can kill instantly – ensure you know the dangers.

InformationThis guide provides information about Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S, a highly toxic gas that can cause serious injury or fatality at relatively low concentrations. In most instances, but not all, its presence can be predicted and precautions taken to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues. However, the dangers should not be underestimated and the content of this safety guide should be carefully considered in that context.

Pocket Safety Guide – H2S

If you work at sea you need to know about Permits to Work.

InformationWork at sea involves hazardous activities. In mitigation, a risk assessment will require a Permit to Work as a means of control and to reduce hazards. This guide sets out the principles behind the Permit to Work system, providing examples of different types of permits and working through some of the general rules to be observed.

Pocket Safety Guide – Permit to Work

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How to prepare new-build ballast tanks and how to maintain them throughout the life of the ship.Price: £125ISBN: 9781856096539

Classification Society guidance on how to inspect and maintain ballast tanks.

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InformationThis book allows officers to record the details of ECDIS courses undertaken. It also provides a series of checklists that will guide the individual through the process of familiarisation with the ECDIS fitted on board. It should be used in conjunction with the manufacturer’s operating manual and any other familiarisation aids available, including DVDs or indeed other officers who are competent in the use of the system. Once completed, it will provide an audit trail if needed to satisfy Port State Control requirements. The checklists should be used on joining each ECDIS-fitted ship.

A pocketbook to record all your ECDIS training required under the 2010 STCW Manila Amendments.

ECDIS Record of Training and Familiarisation

Guidelines and suggestions on how to conduct all statutory and recommended drills.

InformationConducting drills at regular intervals is the best way to prepare your crew to deal with likely emergency situations that may arise on board. When planning a drill, it is better to have a meaningful one where the crew use the life-saving and fire-fighting systems on board, as this will build confidence that the systems will work effectively in an emergency.

Shipboard Drills

InformationThis book covering the marine bulk cargo measurement (MBCM) survey (also known as a ‘draught survey’) is for both marine surveyors and ships’ officers. “Weigh an empty glass, weigh the same glass full of water, subtract the one weight from the other and you have a draught survey – because that’s how you find the weight of water in the glass.” This is a very simplistic description of a marine bulk cargo measurement survey, but nevertheless one that is remarkably close to what actually happens. This book outlines exactly how to weigh the glass (the ship) and the water (the cargo).

A comprehensive guide for Surveyors and Ships’ Officers carrying out draught surveys.

Marine Bulk Cargo Measurement Surveys

An insider’s guide to Cargo Surveying.

A subject of ever-increasing importance with the Ballast Water Convention on the cusp of ratification.

Standby by name but not by nature.

InformationThere are approximately 130 SBVs employed in the North Sea Sector. Manning these ships is a combined pool of around 3,000 seafarers, comprising Captains, Officers and Ratings. Since 1986, they have been responsible for the rescue of around 300 persons, with a number of these rescues not being oil field related, but instead from commercial shipping, fishing vessels and leisure craft. This book highlights the role of the standby vessel, its capabilities and the relationships key to its operation.

InformationThis title is designed for those whose professional activity is related to the carriage of goods. Whether it is for the purpose of loss prevention, the assessment of risks or for handling a claim, a better understanding of how different goods are affected by the dangers of transport and how they should be packed, conditioned and treated to endure the transport is often necessary. Author Christiaan Brans draws from his own experience as a surveyor in the daily practice of cargo surveying. This book offers an accessible and understandable description of the characteristics of a variety of goods, the type of damages expected and, most importantly, the way to react if and when damages occur.

Ballast Water ManagementStandby Vessels – Masters Pocket Book Series

Marine Cargo Surveys

Price: £15ISBN: 9781905331390

Price: £175ISBN: 9781856096904

InformationThis 6th edition is an up-to-date guide to the current state of international and national ballast water legislation, the requirements necessary for a ship to be compliant and the treatment options available. It includes a comprehensive and descriptive section outlining BWM systems that have IMO Type Approval from a certifying body and systems accepted for use in waters of the United States.

Price: £20ISBN: 9781856095785

Price: £15ISBN: 9781856096973

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Price: £25ISBN: 9781856096058

Price: £35ISBN: 9781856092906

Price: £125ISBN: 9781905331598

Price: £30ISBN: 9781856096430

Advice on good practice for investigations and hearings conducted on board.

Price: £25ISBN: 9781905331406

Price: £25ISBN: 9781856093538

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InformationThe main objective of this book is to assist in properly understanding the principles of ship routeing when in the vicinity of a TSS so that better dynamic passage plans can be produced. By achieving this, it is also hoped to promote a better respect for safety distances between vessels, particularly when in a crossing or overtaking situation. Written by a deep sea pilot, this book is a must for all deck officers when learning the application of Rule 10 of the Colregs.

The definitive guide to navigating and collision avoidance when sailing through a TSS.

Rule 10 TSS. Traffic Separation Schemes

Applying science to the art that is ship handling.

InformationShip handling is an art rather than a science. However, a ship handler who knows a little of the science will be better at their art. Knowledge of the science will enable easy identification of a ship’s manoeuvring characteristics and quick evaluation of the skills needed for control. This guide will help any ship handler to improve their skills.

A Master’s Guide to Berthing

An excellent starting point in accumulating the high level of knowledge required for ice navigation.

InformationTrade in ice-covered waters continues to grow and, increasingly, operators looking for future flexibility are building ships classed for operations in ice. This manual, written through collaboration with a number of experienced ice professionals, brings essential information for the Officer or Master on a merchant vessel, operating in ice conditions, to a single publication.

The Ice Navigation Manual

InformationThe UK Chamber of Shipping has published its updated ‘Master’s Guide to Shipboard Disciplinary Procedures’. First published in 1993, the guide has proven itself to be a vital tool for Masters and Officers when interpreting the Code of Conduct for the Merchant Navy. The new edition brings the guidelines up to date with recent developments and is a must-have reference point for ships’ bridges across the world.

Master’s Guide to Shipboard Disciplinary Procedures

Navigate your way through all matters legal.

InformationAs you sail around the world you will come into contact with various rules and regulations, some of which you are familiar with and others not, especially those applicable only to the country that the ship is visiting. However, maritime law is designed to be internationally applied wherever a ship is and, in theory at least, is designed to deal with maritime incidents regardless of flag or administration. The aim of this book is to explain, in plain language, the laws for incidents and problems that a Master might encounter on an average vessel, of any registration, while going about normal business on the seas and in the ports.

Captain’s Legal

A personal insight into the intricacies of the top job.

InformationThis book by Captain Michael Lloyd provides a valuable insight into the challenges faced by the new captain. Scattered throughout with checklists, ‘must do’ lists and ‘whatever you do, don’t forget’ lists, the book is both useful and highly readable. Michael ensures that anyone who reads this book will not forget the realities faced by those who sail off to the four corners, someone who is largely ignored until something goes wrong but who is constantly managing and worrying about the conditions and safety of those who sail with him. Faced with unhelpful port authorities, recalcitrant chefs and crews with barely a word of English between them, Michael makes this book a very real guide to dealing with the difficulties of each new situation.

In Command – 200 things I wish I’d known before I was Captain

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InformationThis interactive training package for marine engineers and ETOs uses 3D images, interactive circuits and full simulations embedded in the eBook to help in acquiring an in-depth practical knowledge of electrical appliances that are associated with modern marine starter safety and control circuits.

An interactive eBook that brings a practical subject to life for Marine Engineers and ETOs.

Motor Starters and Controls for Marine Gears

A pocketbook crammed with information to bring you right up to date on what is required in shipping today.

InformationDo you know the bunkering requirements from 1st January 2016, or how the use of low sulphur fuels is being monitored in the EU? What is required at the ship’s next dry-docking and what cannot be extended beyond 25 years after the ship’s delivery date? All these questions and more are covered in this new pocketbook to bring you right up to date with what is happening and required in the world of shipping today.

Over 500 questions and 200 graphics to help you prepare for the 2nd Engineers Oral Exam.

Engineering Examiner – 2nd EngineerInformation‘The Engineer Examiner – Class 2’ is designed as a study aid for officers taking their Class 2 STCW ‘95 motor certificate of competency. It is also an excellent preparatory aid for those studying and preparing for their Chief Engineers (Class 1 Engine) certificate. The engine training software covers questions in ship construction, motor, electrical, and general engineering knowledge with a built-in mock examination and search engine.

Regulatory Primer for 2nd and Chief Engineers

Engineers

InformationThis pocketbook of marine engineering questions and answers will be invaluable to any engineer studying for their certificate of competency, particularly the oral examinations. Packed full of questions for self-study or use with a colleague or small group, this book is an ideal study aid. ‘Marine Engineering Q&A’ has 18 chapters covering a range of essential topics including firefighting, ship construction, fuel systems and boilers. Do you know how an accumulator works in a cylinder oil system, or what dictates the opening of an air start valve? Ensure you can answer these questions and hundreds more with ‘Marine Engineering Q&A’.

Contents1 Firefighting2 Safety3 Materials4 Auxiliary machinery5 Engine room systems6 Ship construction 7 Steering gear 8 Shafting9 Electrical10 Electrical protection11 Electrical safety12 Instrumentation and control13 Diesel engine theory and structure14 Fuel systems15 Combustion16 Lubrication17 Starting and manoeuvring safety18 Boilers

Marine Engineering Q&A

The perfect pocket companion when preparing for your Engineer OOW orals.

Price: £15ISBN: 9781905331802

Price: £10ISBN: 9781856097093

Price: £75ISBN: 9781856096898

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Price: £10ISBN: 9781905331864

Price: £10ISBN: 9781905331819

Price: £25ISBN: 9781905331895

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Price: £75ISBN: 9781856095266

Price: £50ISBN: 9781856096232

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InformationWork at sea involves hazardous activities. In mitigation, a risk assessment will require a Permit to Work as a means of control and to reduce hazards. This guide sets out the principles behind the Permit to Work system, providing examples of different types of permits and working through some of the general rules to be observed.

If you work at sea you need to know about Permits to Work.

Pocket Safety Guide – Permit to Work

InformationThere are many types of confined spaces, but they share common hazards. They will all have limited ways to get in and out and the atmosphere within them could be dangerous. Therefore, an understanding of the hazards and how to overcome them is vital for all seafarers.

Don’t let your knowledge of this vital area of safety be confined.

Pocket Safety Guide – Confined Spaces

InformationThis is an essential book for anyone who has responsibility for ships’ staff who have to enter onboard spaces that are confined, enclosed or dangerous and must be entered at some time for cleaning, inspection or maintenance. Rather than setting out another set of best practices, the informative style of this book explains the hazards associated with the activity of entering enclosed spaces.

Education and training saves lives and when it comes to enclosed spaces it is indispensable!

Fresh Air in Dark Places

InformationThe MNTB has produced the ‘Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record’ (ETO CR) so that seafarers can demonstrate the sea time competence requirements as part of the MCA Electro-Technical Certificate of Competency.

Enables experienced seafarers to record service towards an ETO Certificate of Competency.

Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record

InformationThis is a long overdue reference guide for all aspiring and qualified engineers within the shipping industry. It provides an ideal instructional and technical resource for any engineer or ETO requiring a practical working knowledge and understanding of today’s modern vessels.

A handbook to guide Marine Engineers through the task of troubleshooting.

Ship Automation for Marine Engineers and ETOs

InformationCovering the fundamentals, operating principles and safe working practices of onboard electrical systems and automation, this book examines appliances and their circuits and explains common troubleshooting practices. In addition to the study of electrical propulsion systems, including high voltage practices, a wide range of ancillary electrical arrangements are described with information provided on battery support, care and maintenance. Fully illustrated and clearly written, the book provides a learning aid for management and operational level marine engineers, electrical engineers and electricians with limited experience of modern electrical applications. It is also well suited to students studying marine and electrical engineering.

A mainstay publication in marine electrical study and education.

Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge

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Price: £45ISBN: 9780954809737

Price: £45ISBN: 9780954809713

Price: £10ISBN: 9781905331833

Engineers

InformationThis book is the third in a series of informative books by Nigel Draffin, following ‘An Introduction to Bunkering’ (2008) and ‘An Introduction to Fuel Analysis’ (2009), both of which have become staple reading material for newcomers and more established players alike. ‘An Introduction to Bunker Operations’ is crammed with photographs, charts and diagrams intended to help the reader visualise important aspects of bunker operations, from flanges, hoses and samplers to barges, pipelines, road tankers and storage tanks. It covers everything that needs to be understood and remembered, from plugging scuppers to fastening bolts on a bunker flange, as well as storage, measuring, delivery, sampling and handling of bunker fuels, and debunkering. No one involved in bunkering operations - on land or at sea - should be without a copy.

The manual on how to fuel a ship.

An Introduction to Bunker Operations

A straightforward, no-nonsense guide to Fuel Analysis.

InformationThis book contains a wealth of information that will enable everyone from the newcomer to the ‘old hand’ to understand bunker fuels and what they contain, how to test each key parameter and what the test results actually mean, and what happens when problem results appear. Although never a substitute for the huge amount of detail that can be obtained from a professional analyst using a fully-equipped modern laboratory, this book certainly provides a substantial amount of information that should be welcomed and absorbed by anyone involved in any way with marine fuels.

An Introduction to Fuel Analysis

The perfect book for a newcomer to the industry to gain knowledge and understanding.

InformationWritten by Nigel Draffin, acknowledged bunker industry expert and past Chairman of the International Bunker Industry Association, this book is a highly respected and invaluable introduction to the bunker industry. It provides clear answers to complicated questions and its useful, up-to-date data and illustrations will help anyone in the maritime industry to understand exactly what bunkering is all about.

An Introduction to Bunkering

H2S can kill instantly – ensure you know the dangers.

InformationThis guide provides information about Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S, a highly toxic gas that can cause serious injury or fatality at relatively low concentrations. In most instances, but not all, its presence can be predicted and precautions taken to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues. However, the dangers should not be underestimated and the content of this safety guide should be carefully considered in that context.

Pocket Safety Guide – H2S

Price: £60ISBN: 9780954809744

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