Entertainingly Written by Captain Michael Lloyd, and drawing on his own extensive experiences from 50 years at sea (retiring in 2007), this book will amuse, provoke and inform on the subject of commanding a ship.

This book aims to give naval architects and ship designers, both new and experienced, an insight into how seafarers work and live on the ships they design and how their daily lives could be improved by focusing on human-centred design.

The 6th edition of GMDSS incorporates all the changes to the regulations that came into force in 2009 as well as the 2016 system updates.

The first edition hard copy is out of stock. Available to purchase as eBook version on Kortext app. After your purchase we will send you an access key and the instruction where to use the access key to download a copy of the book. It takes a couple of working days to get the access key from the supplier. Once assign the eBook is non-returnable and non-refundable. Please note there is a print restriction. The second edition is in working progress. Might be later this year or early autumn 2024.

Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.

A plain language guide to 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.

The second edition of the Nautical Institute's practical guide to bridge operations.

A practical guide to the operation of modern anchor handling tugs engaged in anchor handling and towing operations

The fifth edition of Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with new full-colour photos and diagrams.

For OOW, Chief Mate and Master Students, 3rd Edition

The book to get you through your exams and a reference for the rest of your career! This 1,200 page, full colour publication takes the traditional values of centuries of good seamanship and blends them with today’s reality. It is essential reading for seafarers at every level, covering ship types, handling and stability, onboard procedures and equipment, regulations, emergency response, and much more.