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.
INTERTANKO Seafarers' Practical Guide to SIRE 2.0 Inspections
£250.00
The purpose of this Guide is to assist staff and operators serving on board oil, chemical and gas tankers to prepare for a vessel's SIRE 2.0 ship inspection by providing a greater understanding of the requirements of the SIRE 2.0 questionnaire. This Guide should be used in conjunction with the latest OCIMF-SIRE 2.0 Question Libraries.
The Pilot Ladder Manual - 2nd Edition (2024)
£50.00
This publication details the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from SOLAS regulations and IMO resolutions. The text is supported by explanatory photographs and diagrams that demonstrate good and bad practice. This second edition supersedes both the basic and advanced editions of Pilot Ladder Manual.
Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea - 2024-25 Edition
£175.00
This publication provides advice on current piracy and armed robbery hotspots, as well as conflict regions and areas of increased risk. It includes the latest industry guidelines and advice to aid in the development of Ship Security Plans and also provides useful material for the training of Masters and Ship Security Officers to help achieve mandatory training requirements.
Passage Planning Guide - English Channel, Dover Strait and Southern North Sea - 2024-25 Edition
£325.00
This Guide is an essential resource for any ship navigating the English Channel, Dover Strait and Southern North Sea. Published in conjunction with the UK Chamber of Shipping, it contains passage planning information and the latest navigational guidance and practical advice for the region. It includes full-colour, pull-out chartlets, details of traffic hotspots and main ferry routes, weather and tidal information, and TSS and VTS information.
Passage Planning Guide: Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait - (PPG - GBRTS 2023-24 Edition)
£325.00
This publication has been revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. All the data contained within this Guide has been reviewed and validated by Auriga Pilots, drawing on their considerable experience in all areas of the Marine Park and beyond.
Guidance Manual for Tanker Structures - Consolidated Edition 2024
£400.00
New edition is coming in April 2025
Passage Planning Guidelines, 2023 Edition
£295.00
New edition is coming April 2025
MNTB Passenger Ship Courses Criteria, 3rd Edition
£40.00
This publication provides criteria for the development of training courses for personnel working on passenger vessels, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.
Circumnavigation & Ocean Passagemaking - (Astra's Voyage Around the Southern Oceans)
£50.00
A rare insight into the preparations for and completion of ASTRA’s unique circumnavigation via all of the Capes in the Southern Hemisphere in 2022.
BIMCO - Ship Management Contracts
£175.00
This publication compiles BIMCO’s ship management related contracts and explanatory notes into a handy and useful reference book. The latest edition of each contract is included.
Passage Planning Guide: Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait (PPG - GBRTS 2023-24)
£325.00
This publication has been revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. All the data contained within this Guide has been reviewed and validated by Auriga Pilots, drawing on their considerable experience in all areas of the Marine Park and beyond.
Ship Manoeuvring Principles, 2nd Edition
£40.00
This publication explains the theory and practice of ship manoeuvring and basics of pilotage. It covers a wide range of manoeuvres and provides practical guidance on the dynamic forces acting on the ship and appropriate use of the ship’s controls. The book is based on the author’s extensive experience as a pilot and is both informative and easy to read.