Category Archives: Travel Guides
Onboard Safety, 2nd Edition
The purpose of this book is to introduce the fundamental aspects of ship operations that can provide a safe working environment for all on board, from the regulations and guidance that governs and controls safety, to the basic onboard measures that can be used to mitigate risk. These will include the shipboard safety organisation, inductions
Competence Assurance Guidelines: For Mooring, Loading and Lighering Masters
Within the context of these guidelines, the term Mooring Master encompasses several differently termed roles where a shore representative provides a professional marine advisory service to vessel Masters. Terms in common use to describe these various roles include Loading Master, Lightering Master, STS Superintendent and Docking/Berthing Master.The purpose of these guidelines is to provide: Recommendations
Chemical Tanker Operations for the STCW Advanced Training Course: A Practical Guide to Chemical Tanker Operations
This publication is a comprehensive guide to chemical tanker cargo operations. It is an essential reference point for serving officers and managers, as well as those undertaking advanced training as required by the STCW Convention. Fully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and annotated diagrams, it covers topics such as international regulations, cargo handling and hazards,
Guidelines for Liquid Chemical Hose Management – Edition 2014
The purpose of this publication is to provide an overview of the various types of hoses used in the production, transportation and storage of liquid chemicals, and their appropriate use and safe management. While the main focus is on the hoses used for the transfer of chemical products, the essential and frequently used range of
Cargo Guidelines for F(P)SOs
This new publication offers guidelines for safe cargo handling and associated operations on board F(P)SOs. It supplements existing guidance in the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), by addressing activities and procedures that are either outside the scope of ISGOTT or are conducted differently on F(P)SOs, which often have multiple operations taking
Navigation in Shallow Waters
This publication, by Captain Eduardo Gilardoni and Captain Juan Presedo, examines ship handling in shallow waters and the differences that may be experienced when compared with deep water conditions. It contains theoretical and practical information for ships navigating in open water and in confined channels. The text, methods, diagrams and equations are easy to follow
Shiphandling – Passenger Ships Without Tugs
New Witherby`s publication – released in July 2018.Written by an industry expert, this detailed, illustrated publication provides guidance and practical advice relating to the handling of cruise liners and ferries.Captain Nick Nash, Master Mariner, FRGS, FRIN, FNI, shares his extensive knowledge and experience gained from over fourteen years in command of cruise ships.The 385-page book
ECDIS Record of Training and Familiarisation
Masters and officers certified under STCW serving on board ships fitted with ECDIS must undertake an approved ECDIS generic training programme. This handy publication allows mariners to record details of these ECDIS training courses, undertaken both on shore and at sea, and also includes a helpful familiarisation checklist, for use on board, to ensure that
Pilots` Pocket Guide and Checklist – Tugs: Working Safely with Harbour Tugs – Reducing the Risks in Port Towage
This pocket guide is designed to promote and improve safety in harbour towage. Based on industry best practice, it contains checklists coupled with guidance covering pilot/master exchange of information, harbour towage best practice, tug types, use of messenger and heaving lines, towing points, release of towline, hydrodynamic interaction, escort towage, changing between direct and indirect
Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals, (LGHP4) 4th Edition
This fully illustrated 500-page reference book covers every aspect of the safe handling of bulk liquid gases (LNG, LPG and chemical gases) on board ships and at the ship/shore interface at terminals. It is indispensable for personnel training for operational qualifications as well as those already engaged in liquefied gas operations.
LNG Emergency Release Systems: Recommendations, Guidelines and Best Practices
SIGTTO`s LNG Emergency Release Systems is a comprehensive guide for operators and maintainers of LNG Emergency Release Systems (ERS) to ensure the safety of life, protection of the environment and protection of property during operations. Developed with the input of manufacturers, terminal operators and LNG shippers, this title has been produced using a risk-based approach
Course Criteria for Ships Using Fuels Covered Within the IGF Code
The aim of this publication is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to carry out safe and effective operation of ships powered by fuels covered within the IGF Code.
Maritime Training on Board
A practical handbook to be used by trainee, trainer and manager alike, Maritime Training On Board is a comprehensive guide to the major elements involved in onboard training and is designed to ensure an effective and dynamic learning environment. This Fifth Edition is updated to incorporate both the recent technological advances to maritime training, and
UK P&I Club Carefully to Carry Consoildated Edition 2018
Fully illustrated in colour throughout, this comprehensive manual compiled by the UK P&I Club details best practice for the carriage, loading and storage requirements for a wide range of cargoes. It also contains essential information on draught surveys, preparing cargo plans and the stowage of general and deck cargoes.
Tanker Management and Self Assesment 3 (TMSA3): A best practice guide
OCIMF’s Tanker Management and Self Assessment: A Best Practice Guide, Third Edition (2017) is an essential tool for tanker vessel operators in achieving high standards of ship management and safety. A useful complement to IMO Conventions and Codes, this third edition has been updated to reflect current legislation and emerging issues, and incorporates feedback from
Tube Trivia – An A-Z of Fascinating Facts About the London Underground
Presenting fascinating facts and debunking some well-worn myths, this new pocket size book is ideal reading matter for the Tube or preparing for your next pub quiz. Its 160 pages are packed with answers to questions you may have and to questions you would not have thought of asking. Its A to Z format makes
Navigation Advanced for Mates/Masters, 2nd Edition
This book may be used for self-study to build navigational skills or as a comprehensive onboard source of reference. The book is broken down into clearly marked sections, making it easy to locate particular information and to follow the various techniques step by step. It is illustrated throughout with colour photographs, diagrams, chart sections and
Single Point Mooring Maintenance and Operations Guide (SMOG)
Single Point Mooring Maintenance and Operations Guide (SMOG) is an industry guide with technical recommendations and guidance for the operation and maintenance of single point moorings (SPM).
Maps of London`s Transport: Design Variety in the First Half of the Twentieth Century
Underground, Bus, Green Line Coach, Tram and Main Line Suburban – all these are covered in this brand new survey of London`s public transport maps from 1900-1950. Many of the maps in this carefully researched new work by John Dodd will be new to readers, and all will be seen in a new light.
