The book covers every aspect of shipping, taking the reader through manning, safety, training, navigation and communications; it covers classification and insurance, international conventions and maritime law; it looks at ports, workboats, cranes and dry docks, as well as pilots and agents.
This 1st edition is a set of simple guidelines written by Captain Salmon and serves as a reference and information document to assist those responsible persons who may require clarification on certain aspects of passage planning. The worked example centres on Milford Haven, the fourth largest tanker port in North West Europe.