Category Archives: Travel Guides
Short Scenic Walks Upper Wharfdale
Part of a series of full-colour `Pocket Walks`, being small, practical sized guidebooks aimed at the less serious rambler. Full colour photographs and colourful sketch maps accompany each of the well described walks, with the bonus of making it an attractive souvenir of the area. Principal feature is that all walks are less than five
Tug Use Offshore in Bays and Rivers: The Towmaster`s Manual
This book sets out the practices which are used to handle tug barge systems in port and at sea. The main focus concerns operations on the west coast of the USA and Canada. However, the hard lessons learnt there will transfer into other areas around the world, making this book a valuable source of reference
The Mariner`s Guide to Marine Communications
Aimed at watchkeeping officers and those aspiring to their GMDSS certificates, thispractical and concise guide takes the reader through a typical voyage and all thecommunication routines that will be required, both for safety and commercial reasons. Crew calls are covered and examples of costings are given. Regulations, satellite and land-based radio systems, distress, emergency and
The Naval Handbook for Survivors
Abandoning ship is a team effort and this classic handbook is designed to complement the training given to naval personnel for the 25-person liferaft. It covers evacuation, inflation, equipment, communications, search and rescue,survival techniques, what to do when landing in remote areas, how to collect water and avoid heat stroke or hypothermia. This book is
Handling Ships in Ice: A Practical Guide To Handling Class 1A And 1AS Ships
This is a practical guide to handling class 1A and 1AS ships in ice conditions in the Baltic and St Lawrence seaways. With global warming opening up ice-bound areas for longer periods, there is a growing demand for ice-class ships and Masters, officers and pilots to navigate them. This is a text on extreme seamanship,
Leadership Throughout: How to Create Successful Enterprise
This practical guide looks at leadership in modern multicultural organisations withdirect relevance to seafaring. Leadership is examined through five incremental steps: encourage awareness, provide direction, share information, create a positive atmosphere and coordinate action. This approach can successfully enhance the leadership skills of individuals, promote enterprise in small organisations, improve operational performance on board and
Managing Collision Avoidence at Sea
Collision avoidance as a vital element of ship safety should be recognised in company instructions and Masters’ standing orders. Safe strategies are outlined with case studies to help improve collision avoidance practice at sea by examining the ways watchkeeping officers make decisions. Includes managing navigational risk, collision avoidance measures for effective control, applying the COLREGS,
Stability, Trim and Strength for Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels
This book is a major reference work for the international shipping industry. It is a useful source of reference for sea staff and fleet managers who need a deeperunderstanding of stability and strength to meet operational and survey requirements than is taught for certificates of competency. Its interdisciplinary character makes it a standard for student
The Naval Handbook for Sailmakers
Traditional maritime skills like sailmaking and canvas work have been handed down for generations but seldom recorded. There are few authoritative sources of information on this subject but the Royal Navy has maintained this knowledgein this classic handbook. The diagrams and illustrations are particularly fine while the text is the distilled expertise of countless sailmakers.
Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol 1: The Principles of Navigation
The Admiralty Manuals are recognised throughout the world as the leading authority on navigational knowledge and techniques.This edition includes the use of satellites and the display of navigational information on electronic charts. Theory is combined with practice so that safe and reliable operations can be learned.According to Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB ADC, First Sea
Mooring and Anchoring Ships: Principles and Practice: Vol. 1
This well-researched book sets out to explain the principles involved when ships use lines and anchors to hold them in place. The particular value of this book lies in the illustrations and the seamanlike text, which is based on theoretical principles but explained in a practical way. The Foreword is written by the formerSecretary General
Mooring and Anchoring Ships: Inspection and Maintenance: Vol. 2
This is the most comprehensive survey into mooring equipment yet undertaken and the results are essential information for surveyors, inspectors and ship operators concerned with proper use and maintenance. The book demonstrates, with the use of photographs, appropriate and inappropriate use of mooring equipment. The author draws on his picture library from over 1,000 ship
A Square Rig Handbook: Operation Safety Training Equipment
Aimed at the sail training sector, this practical handbook explains how the introduction of new materials has influenced design and operation. Advice is given on voyage planning, operations and safety. The different training and equipment needs for vessels with modern technology, rather than those constructed to traditional design, is covered. It is aimed at those
Monitoring Turns Using Radar
A surprisingly simple radar technique to achieve the otherwise complex task of monitoring turns in confined waters. This radar navigation technique is a very useful tool for conducting turns in blind pilotage and passage plans. Briefing and CD.
Bridge Watchkeeping: A Practical Guide for Junior Officers
A practical self-study guide used by various companies throughout the industry for training bridge watchkeepers and enhancing understanding of the reasons for checking, monitoring, recording and controlling. This book examines preparing for sea, watchkeeping in pilotage waters, watchkeeping in coastal waters, making a landfall, anchoring and anchor watches, watchkeeping in reduced visibility, taking over the
Modern Watchkeeping and the Human Element: DVD
DVD of the international conference held in Delhi in December 2008. An essentialinformation source and training aid for all those interested in issues such as the quality ship, bridge procedures, accident avoidance and all human factors in operations and training.
Hatch Cover Inspections: A Practical Guide
This book is an authoritative and superbly illustrated guide to hatch cover surveys and inspections. It contains a large selection of photographs of hatch covers ‘“ over 400 ‘“ and is an indispensable guide for inspectors, surveyors, fleet managers, P&I clubs and others concerned with claims. Includes photographs of all the main hatch types, photographic
Lakeland Fells: Patterdale & the East (25 walks)
Lakeland Fells: Patterdale & the East (25 walks) is the Hillside mini guide to walking shorter, concisely described routes, of between 4 and 10 miles, through all corners of the Lake District including Patterdale, Glenridding, Hartsop, Ullswater, Kirkstone, Howtown, Martindale and Haweswater.Hillside Great Britain Mini Walking Guides series is a collection of mini guides by
Bridge Team Management
An industry standard for passage planning, the guide covers practical coastal and estuarial navigation and bridge organisation for use on both paper and electronic charts. There is detailed information on preparing a navigational plan and navigator’s notebook and ways to monitor progress in ‘safe’ water. Other chapters cover team management, error chains, casualties and causes,
