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.
Diesel Engines for Ship Propulsion and Power Plants
£240.72
Diesel Engines for Ship Propulsion and Power Plants from 0 to 100,000 kW - 3rd Revised Edition
ECDIS Procedures Guide - 2024-2025 Edition
£375.00
The 2024-2025 Guide has been updated to reflect development of the '6th Generation' of ECDIS. This new generation demonstrates use of AI in navigation, with automatic COLREG recommendations now integrated into the software. Dynamic squat and automatic UKC tools have also been added, with new routeing charts integrated to make AI generated route calculations more fuel efficient for ships. While there are many advantages to these technological advances, the Guide also outlines potential problems and procedures for best practice. Volume 2 is entirely online and features Quick Reference Guides for the leading ECDIS manufacturers. It also includes familiarisation checklists and key menu functions to be aware of when operating specific systems.
SIGTTO Jetty Maintenance and Inspection Guide, 2nd Edition
£225.00
This guide provides information on effective maintenance of critical items of equipment for both oil and liquefied gas terminal jetties. It advises on possible failure modes for each item of equipment and also discusses proactive and reactive maintenance strategies.
Regulatory Primer for Mates & Masters: Questions and Answers Covering Current and New Regulations - 12th Edition: 2024-2025
£15.00
Whether you are preparing for a new certificate or are already a Mate or Master, this pocketbook will bring you right up to date with current and new maritime regulations. The content is presented as questions and answers with supporting notes.
Passage Planning Guide - Panama Canal, 2024-25 Edition
£325.00
This Guide details the requirements and preparations for Masters and Navigating Officers on vessels intending to transit the Panamax or Neopanamax locks of the Panama Canal.
US Ballast Water Management Regulations
£195.00
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of US ballast water management regulations, including federal to state level requirements, the development of future US legislation and ballast water exchange and treatment. It provides detailed information on the ballast water management systems (BWMS) that are type-approved by the US Coast Guard (USCG) for ballasting operations in US waters.
ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2024 Edition
£275.00
New edition 2025 is expected in May 2025. This 2024-25 edition sets out procedures for the correct configuration of ECDIS and, utilising the APEM (appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring) methodology, highlights best practices for passage planning and watchkeeping.
SIGTTO Liquefied Gas Terminals, First Edition - Site Selection, Design and Operation of Marine Facilities
£225.00
This document aims to communicate best practice on risk reduction measures for terminals that are designed using prescriptive or risk-based approaches. While this document does not advocate for any one approach, risk-based language is used to help communicate best practice effectively. Products such as LNG, LPG, ammonia and CO2 are covered by this document in response to the growing demand in the liquefied gas industry.
Bills of Lading: A Guide to Good Practice, 4th Edition
£95.00
This publication is designed to help understand Bills of Lading and the problems and practical issues common to their everyday use.
ECDIS Safety Settings and UKC Management, 2nd Edition
£20.00
This publication is a guide to ECDIS safety setting and under keel clearance (UKC) management. This booklet aims to provide a deeper insight into the principal Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) safety settings and provide guidance to ensure they are understood by the ECDIS operator. It explains how under keel clearance (UKC) should be calculated and effectively managed by the navigator.
MNTB Fire Courses Criteria, 2nd Edition
£40.00
This publication provides criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in fire prevention and firefighting (FP&FF) and advanced firefighting (AFF), alongside the updated training requirements for both FP&FF and AFF. It includes the tanker firefighting requirements, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training
Double Hull Oil Tankers - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structures, 3rd Edition
£275.00
This manual offers guidelines for double hull oil tankers constructed primarily for the carriage of oil in bulk. It includes a review of survey preparation guidelines which cover safety elements and the preparations required before surveys can be carried out. The book highlights what to look for, possible causes and recommends viable repair methods.