Category Archives: Travel Guides
Bumper Book of Franglais
The creation of the late great English humorist Miles Kingston, Franglais is the ultimate invented language, and will entertain anyone who had the joy of studying French at school.Le Bumper Book of Franglais brings together the best pieces written in the two-and-a-half decades up to the author`s tragic death in 2008. Each of them appears
Maritime Security Handbook: Coping with Piracy
The first handbook in The Nautical Institute’s maritime security suite complements the author’s 2012 book Maritime Security: a practical guide. It takes the same practical approach to preparation and training before entering a high risk area, self-protection measures while within it and survival strategies if taken hostage. The book includes guidance on the effective implementation
Maritime Security Handbook: Stowaways by Sea
The second handbook in The Nautical Institute’s maritime security suite takes the same practical approach to making a vessel secure against stowaways, managing any that have succeeded in getting on board, collecting the necessary evidence and organising the repatriation process. Improvements in security have not reduced the number of stowaways or the number of incidents
What Was Lost
The 1980s: Ten-year-old Kate Meaney – with her `Top Secret` notebook and Mickey her toy monkey – is busy being a junior detective. She observes goings-on and follows `suspects` at the newly opened Green Oaks shopping centre and in her street, where she is friends with the newsagent`s son, Adrian. But when this curious, independent-spirited
Mentoring at Sea: The 10 Minute Challenge
Anyone can be a mentor at sea and anyone can benefit from mentoring ‘“ and it only takes 10 minutes to get started.This book explains how knowledge gained through experience, and then reflected upon, can be passed on in an informal but purposeful way. Every suggestion will take no more than 10 minutes to carry
Cloud Road – A Journey Through The Inca Heartland
In every atlas there is a country missing from the maps of South America: the Andean nation. For five months John Harrison journeys through this secret country, walking alone into remote villages where he is the first gringo the inhabitants have ever seen, and where life continues as if Columbus had never sailed. He lives
Admiralty Manual Of Seamanship
Of great importance to the maritime community, this collaboration between the Royal Navy and The Nautical Institute contains a wealth of experience. The fundamental principles of good seamanship are unchanging, whatever technology is introduced. The book is relevant to merchant and naval training schools andthose in pursuit of STCW qualifications. It is closely aligned with
Navigation Assessments: A Guide to Good Practice
Many maritime incidents could have been prevented by the use of a navigationassessment, which, through careful observation, evaluates how the navigation of a ship is being conducted.An effective assessment should take place over several days and provide practical feedback to the bridge team as well as guidance to shore-based management.This handbook provides a step-by-step guide
From Paper Charts to ECDIS: A Practical Voyage Plan
This second edition recognises that practical guidance on equipment, training and operational practices is now urgently needed. Everything necessary to manage this fundamental change is covered, and theoretical knowledge is made real through contributions from seagoing members of The Nautical Institute. Best practice is encapsulated in the industry recommendations for ECDIStraining and familiarisation.
The Nautical Institute on Command
The Nautical Institute on Command is the Institute’s flagship publication and distils the best advice available for aspiring officers, new Mastersand experienced Masters.It aims to promote reflection on aspects of the job that they may not have yet experienced. Commanding a ship requires all the skills and knowledge, professional and technical, gained up to the
Launch and Recovery of Boats from Ships
Launching, operating and recovering small boats are activities outside the expertise of most crew and can require considerable skill and seamanship. For safety reasons, a practice drill is unlikely to provide a realistic simulation of an emergency situation.This book demonstrates good practice when carrying out these operations and explains the techniques and systems that can
DP Operator`s Handbook
Since the first edition of this handbook was published in 2008 the number of DP vessels and DP operators has increased dramatically. DP vessels are larger, and the industry has become more sophisticated in its use of DP. This edition coincides with the implementation of changes to The NauticalInstitute’s operator training scheme and standards which
Improving Ship Operational Design
Bad ship design can kill people. It can also make working on board difficult and resting on board impossible. Good design can make maritime operations safer and more effective. This book aims to give naval architects and ship designers, both new and experienced, an insight into how seafarers work and live on theships they design
The Use of Visual Aids to Navigation
The advance of technology has changed the development of, and reliance on, visual aids to navigation but they continue to be vital tools for mariners to assess and verify their position. They provide situational awareness and orientation, indicate current flow and afford redundancy for electronic systems. They also highlight individual dangers such as wrecks, rocks
Navigation Accidents and Their Causes
Navigation Accidents and their Causes looks at major casualties to illustrate the lessons that can be learned from them and sets out practical ways for those on the bridge to consider risks, plan for them and then take action to avoid them.The authors, drawn from accident investigators, Masters, navigation specialists, pilots and university lecturers from
Mountain Kings
The Tour de France is one of the world`s most renowned and best-loved sporting events, and its challenging climbs are the stuff of pure legend. In Mountain Kings, author and cycling journalist Giles Belbin gets up close and personal to the Tour`s most iconic peaks and the indomitable heroes who`ve powered their way up them.
Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners
A system of examinations for aviation pilots in human performance and limitation has produced great advances in safety for that sector. This book introduces the concept to seafarers so that they can understand their own limitations and make the best use of their physical and mental abilities in the challenging shipboard environment. This book looks
Cool Camping France 3rd Edition
Brand new for 2017, a fully updated third edition of Cool Camping: France will hit the shelves in time for the camping season. Featuring 100 stunning campsites, from the high Alps and the snow-capped Pyrenees down to the sandy Atlantic coast and the river valleys of central France, this book showcases the very best of
