Witherby Seamanship International
Witherby Seamanship International Ltd is a specialist publisher of marine training, reference and regulatory materials, providing the finest books and publications to the shipping industry. All of Witherby's titles are available as eBooks. To purchase any of them in the eBook version, please contact us at [email protected].
eBooks
Witherby Connect is the new online library solution for the maritime industry. Created by Witherbys’ in-house development team, Witherby Connect provides users with streamlined access to all major industry publications.
The browser-based hybrid software means that there is nothing to install and after publications are saved to the browser cache they can be accessed almost instantly both on and offline. This solution delivers more flexibility and security for those working at sea.
Maritime Training On Board, 5th Edition
£67.50 £75.00
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 on board 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 the entry into force of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention.
Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation: A Guide to Good Practice - 2nd Edition
£27.00 £30.00
This unique illustrated guide explains the fundamental importance of weather tight hatch covers to the safe and profitable operation of cargo ships. Poorly maintained or secured hatch covers can result in total losses in heavy seas and are one of the principal sources of cargo damage claims.
Best Practice Guidelines for Stowage and Securing of Steel Cargoes
£112.50 £125.00
These Guidelines have been developed to assist shipmasters, ship's officers, port Captains, load port agents and stevedores, charterers and shippers when planning to load steel cargoes that are bound for Malaysia or Singapore and the following Ports are unequivocal in their endorsement of the Guidelines and are fully committed to ensuring enforcement of compliance: Johor Port, Jurong Port, Northport (Malaysia), Penang Port and Westports Malaysia.
OCIMF - Competence Assurance Guidelines for Mooring, Loading and Lightering Masters
£171.00 £190.00
This OCIMF publication contains recommendations to support a marine facility’s competence development programmes for Mooring Masters. There is no established requirement for this group of maritime professionals and the objective of these Guidelines is to provide a competence baseline that can be applied internationally.
The ECDIS Manual - 2019 edition
£157.50 £175.00
This new edition of the ECDIS Manual is an up-to-date guide to the use of electronic chart display and information systems. It sets out the current regulatory resolutions and compliance requirements and then looks in detail at the use of electronic charts and ECDIS software and functions.
Passage Planning Principles, 2nd edition 2019
£45.00 £50.00
This book covers the stages to be undertaken during the preparation of a passage plan. It outlines the necessary steps of appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring and will be of use to all members of the bridge team, regardless of skill, knowledge and experience. Techniques to prepare and conduct the proposed passage are presented clearly and concisely so that all members can understand them.
Passage Planning Practice, 2nd edition 2019
£45.00 £50.00
A companion title to Passage Planning Principles, this book works through an example of a ship sailing from Rotterdam and heading towards Gibraltar.
INTERTANKO Vessels’ Practical Guide to Vetting, 3rd Edition 2019
£112.50 £125.00
A well-prepared vessel will expedite any ship inspection. The purpose of this guide is to assist a vessel’s staff to prepare both themselves and the vessel for a ship inspection. This Guide should be used in conjunction with the latest edition of the OCIMF-SIRE VIQ.
Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, 4th edition
£67.50 £75.00
This book's objective is to help marine and electrical engineers acquire the knowledge required by STCW for management and operational level endorsements and to become more familiar with various electrical applications that can be found on board ship.
Ship Lay-up Guide
£175.50 £195.00
This new publication is a comprehensive guide to best practice when placing a ship into lay-up and is an essential aid for ship owners/managers considering ship lay-up.
Understanding UK Shipping
£36.00 £40.00
It provides the reader with a detailed introduction to both the UK maritime environment and UK shipping industry.
ECDIS Procedures Guide 2019 - sale 20% off
£220.00 £275.00
The ECDIS Procedures Guide provides recommendations designed to accompany a ship’s Safety Management System (SMS) regarding the use of ECDIS for navigation and voyage planning. It also provides guidance on how ECDIS should be configured and used as a ship’s primary means of navigation. The 2019 Guide has been fully updated to reflect the latest software and procedural changes, which have been combined with observations on known ECDIS detentions.