The fight against global piracy is as old as the seas themselves. Recent years have seen huge increases in pirate attacks against commercial shipping and, while the risk of piracy off East Africa is now believed to be somewhat diminished, the…
The Nautical Institute publish a guide to making a vessel truly secure with a security culture that works both onboard & ashore.Written by Steven Jones MSc BSc (Hons) MNI, Maritime Director of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI)…
New book out, 'Dynasties of the Sea: The Shipowners and Financiers Who Expanded the Era of Free Trade' . The book, published by Barnes & Noble and in electronic format by International Marketing Strategis, is by Lori Ann LaRocco, and gives…
The United States Coast Pilot, with one of the Nation’s longest publishing records, like fine wine, improves with age.The United States Coast Pilot®, originally called the American Coast Pilot, has been published for over 200 years. This set of sailing directions for U…
SS United States Conservancy and National Theatre to Present: Author Steven Ujifusa on his Latest Book 'A Man and His Ship: America's Greatest Naval Architect and His Quest to Build the SS United States' The National Theatre, in collaboration with the SS United States Conservancy…
BiblioBoard offers 'Titanic: A Historical Collection' with 50+ books, images and articles to read on the iPad.Titanic: A Historical Collection offers early accounts of the Titanic sinking, works by and about Titanic passengers and more documents about the Titanic tragedy…
'Rig Basics' will be launched on15 September, 2012, at the Southampton Boat Show (Kelvin Hughes stand J001, Solent Hale).Rig Basics - How to Look After Your Mast, Rigging and Sails provides a concise, informative and clearly-written outline…
‘Thomas’ Stowage’, primarily aimed at the general cargo/bulk markets, incluides information on bulk oil, chemical and gas cargoesWithin the 365-page reference work are paragraphs dedicated to the liquid chemical cargoes, tank cleaning, tank coating…
Book on the sinking of 'SS Marine Electric' is used by maritime academies and inspection instructors to teach the reasons for maritime safety, now reprinted by by US Naval Institute, Blue Jacket Press'Until the Sea Shall Free Them,' an account…
Many of the challenges related to engineering the actual installation of a ballast water treatment system have been noted in the sections describing the treatment technology factors above. These challenges can be especially acute when installing a system on an existing vessel…
Petrospot Limited has recently published Legal Issues in Bunkering: An Introduction to the Law Relating to the Sale and Use of Marine Fuels: a new book by barrister and legal consultant Trevor Harrison. The book offers an accessible overview of the legal aspects of bunkering…