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NOTMAR, RAMN, LOL Going PDF-only in 2013; Still required on-board

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In a somewhat confusing sign of the times, the Dept. of Fisheries & Oceans has stopped publishing their annual Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR), Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (RAMN), and List of Lights (LOL?).  They are now available exclusively as free PDF downloads: NOTMAR hereRAMN here, LOL here. (2013 Editions in early April)

At the same time, the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations still unambiguously require both publications aboard vessels in Canadian waters.

We don’t often refer to the RAMN these days, but we like to have them aboard to comply with  some racing rules,  vigilant officials, and general prudence. So it seems we’ll be printing off hundreds of pages or keeping PDF copies on our iPads. Would you buy hard copies if we pre-printed them for you?  If anyone has any suggestions or thoughts on this issue, we’d love to hear them!

Paper charts and sailing directions continue to be available on-line and in our store.

 

 

Important New Editions and Updates


IMDG 2012

IMDG 2012

 

IMDG Code, 2012 Edition

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition will be available in November, 2012. This edition of the Code will come into effect on January 1, 2014 for 2 years and may be applied voluntarily from January 1, 2013. It includes Amendment 36-12. The IMDG Code Supplement, 2010 edition is still valid. Two-volume set. The electronic editions will also be available in early 2013.

 

Marine Terminal Management and Self Assessment (MTMSA)

Marine Terminal Management and Self Assessment (MTMSA) 2012

MTMSA 2012

This document introduces the Marine Terminal Management and Self Assessment (MTMSA) process which has been developed by OCIMF as a standardised tool for global application to assist terminal operators in the assessment of the effectiveness of their management systems for berth operations and the management of the ship/shore interface. This is also available as an ebook.

 

 

 BLCH - Bulk Liquid Chemical Handling Guide for Plants, Terminals, Storage, and Distribution Depots

BLCH 2012

Bulk Liquid Chemical Handling Guide for Plants, Terminals, Storage

The BLCH Guide covers all aspects of typical chemical tank terminal activities, from basic design and layout to the ongoing safe and efficient operation, maintenance and management of the facility. This practical comprehensive publication focuses on safety, environment and security, bringing together international consistent best practices. Two-volume set. Ebook version also available.

 

Lloyd's Maritime Atlas

Lloyd's Maritime Atlas

Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas of World Ports and Shipping Places

Published since 1951, this is the 27th edition of a book used throughout the shipping industry. It contains precise latitude and longtitude co-ordinates of more than 8,000 ports world-wide.

 

French ColRegs

Guide d’application des Regles et des principes

Full-colour illustrations help explain the rules and regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972 with Canadian modifications. This is the only study guide of its kind available in French. Well organized and easy to use.

 

Reed's 13 - Ship Stability

Reed's #13

Reed’s Vol. 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance

This is a new volume from the Reed’s Marine Engineering Series. It covers stability, resistance and powering based topics, such as flotation and buoyancy, small angle, large angle and longitudinal stability, water density effects, bilging, ship resistance, and advanced hydrostatics, and is geared to marine students and professionals.

 

COLREGS Guide

COLREGS

Colregs Guide

This is the 4th edition of a great learning guide to the collision regulations where every rule is presented on one page and the interpretations are presented on the face page. It is amply illustrated with computer-modelled drawings which give true-to-life views of the situation.

 

Marine FTP Code

FTP Code

FTP Code

A new edition of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010. Also available as an ebook.

 

 

 

ISPS and Security Guide

ISPS and Security Guide

Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code, 2012

This book does not supersede the ISPS Code, 2003 Edition but aims to assist SOLAS Contracting Governments in relation to the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code.

 

 

Meteorology Today

Meteorology Today

Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment

This is an updated edition of a book that provides a comprehensive look at weather, climate, and the environment, explained with hundreds of colour illustrations. The written material covers topics directly related to everyday experiences and stresses understanding and applying the fundamentals. Workbook also available.

 

Polar Ship Operations

Polar Ship Operations

Polar Ship Operations

A comprehensive practical guide to navigation in the polar regions. Covers preparation of the ship, personnel, and cargoes for polar transits. Introduces the mariner to ice physics, operation in polar ice (north and south), tactics for ice navigation, ice convoy work with particular focus on polar ice regimes, polar infrastructure, communications, environmental response and insurance.

 

Thomas' Stowage

Thomas' Stowage

Thomas’ Stowage: Properties and Stowage of Cargoes

A revised and rewritten edition of the definitive text on the properties and stowage of cargo.

 

 

Ship Construction

Ship Construction

Ship Construction

Written by George Bruce & D. J. Eyres, this excellent text is often used by schools.

 

 

 

Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

Ship Stability

Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

A new edition of a standard text for those wishing to become deck officers or acquire an engineering certificate of competency.

 

 

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The Scuttlebutt about Charts [UPDATED!]

UPDATE: While not universally or rigidly enforced, regulations about what ships in Canadian waters carry are quite explicit and not at all ambiguous.  The Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations of 1995 clearly require all vessels to carry up to date, corrected paper charts for all the waters they travel as well as Notices to Mariners, Lists of Lights, Radio Aids to Marine Navigation, Sailing Directions, and, where applicable, tide tables.

 

We’ve heard scuttlebutt about some Lake Ontario boaters who have been charged for not carrying the proper charts. While the Canadian Shipping Act is very clear about what is required on large ships, it is less prescriptive for small boat operators. Although the law requires all marine vessels to carry charts, small boat operators are exempt as long as they have “local knowledge” of the area. It is the definition of “local knowledge” that is variable and can get the average mariner into trouble.

Whether it illegal or not to operate your boat without charts, mariners should always have at least a small-scale chart of the area they regularly boat in. And if in unfamiliar waters, charts are a helpful aid for keeping your boat out of trouble.  In addition to maritime law and basic self-preservation, some boat insurance policies may also require current charts of the area you’re operating in.

We know that buying a ton of individual charts can be expensive. There is often a more economical solution. For example if you are boating on the Great Lakes, there is a Richardsons Chartbook for each lake that includes both the small-scale, large area charts and the more detailed charts. New editions are issued every few years. However, they may not be considered “proper charts” by the very strictest/most litigious authorities.

We list thousands of charts on our site, and link PDF copies of the Canadian Hydrographic Service chart catalogues down the right-hand side of our chart pages.  We keep our inventory fresh so are charts are always up-to-date, and we’ve had years of experience in chart selection and can help you choose the right compliment of charts for your needs, anywhere in the world. Have a look at the Chart section of our website, or call or email us for a tailored list.

Download IMO Updates and Digital Books for PCs

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We’ve added a section to our site to help you keep your IMO codes and regulations up to date.  This area has the latest updates, supplements, errata, and corrigenda from the International Maritime Organisation available for free PDF download.  Let us know what you think and if you’d like to see the same thing for other publishers.

 

 

 

 

We’ve also made some IMO Digital Books for PC available for purchase and download.  These e-book applications run on Windows PCs or tablets and contain the complete texts of important IMO Codes such as IAMSAR, IMDG, and SOLAS.  They are available as free downloads but require activation codes which can be purchased through our regular site.

 

IAMSAR Manual I, II, III Digital Book for PC

IAMSAR e-book

IMDG Code Digital Book for PC

IMDG Code e-book

SOLAS

SOLAS e-book

Superships of the Great Lakes, Dingy Cruising, and Garbage Management Plans

From the books mentioned in the title of this post, to Warships of the Bay of Quinte, to the International Maritime Organisation’s 2011 STCW, the last month saw an amazingly diverse range of books arrive at The Nautical Mind. Well, they’re all somehow related to ships and the sea, but other than that it’s an amazingly diverse range.

Warships of the Bay of Quinte

Warships of the Bay of Quinte

Standards of Training, Certification, & Watchkeeping for Seafarers 2011

Dinghy Cruising

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STCW, BLU, CSS, etc: New IMO Books in May

We’re expecting four new, updated, or consolidated editions from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in May.  Pre-order today, and we’ll ship them to you as soon as they arrive.

IMO STCW 2011 ConsolidatedSTCW, 2011 Consolidated Edition 

Standards of Training, Certification,

& Watchkeeping for Seafarers IC938E

BLU - Code of Practice for the Safe Loading & Unloading of Bulk CarriersBLU Code, 2011 Edition 

Code of Practice for the Safe

Loading & Unloading of Bulk Carriers IA266E

Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS) Code, 2011 Edition CSS Code, 2011 Edition 

Cargo Stowage & Securing

IB292E

Performance Standards 2011Performance Standards for Shipborne 

Radiocommunications and Navigational

Equipment, 2011 ID978E

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New Release from DOKMAR.

Ship’s Electrical Systems is the newest release from Dutch publisher Dokmar.

This book is intended for professionals and those with a good knowledge of the basics of electrical installations, but due to the quality of the writing and accompanying illustrations it is also accessible to those who are not in the industry.

The subjects covered includes all aspects of system design and installation: calculating power needs, initial drawings and equipment selection. Special electrical needs for specific types of vessels are also covered, including mega-yachts, dynamically-positioned (DP) ships, drilling rigs and dredges.

For those that are not familiar with this publisher, all Dokmar books are in a class by themselves when it comes to professional texts. The layout is clear and sensible, the writing is concise and to the point, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are useful, informative and full colour!

Be sure to check out the other Dokmar titles we carry:

Ship Stability by Klaas van Dokkum

Ship Knowledge by Klaas van Dokkum

The Colregs Guide (Fully Illustrated) by Klaas van Dokkum

IMO Books on CD-ROM

IMO Logo Our selection of books for professional mariners is both massive and massively popular.   Some of the books are massive themselves — Bowdich’s American Practical Navigator weighs in at 879 pages, 30 x 23 x 6cm, and almost 3Kg — so mariners looking for reference texts but not ballast will be interested in the shift towards digital books.

The International Maritime Organization is among those leading the digital charge, with a number of their books now available on CD ROM (12 x 12 x 0.2cm, 0.2g). Currently available are:

  • IAMSAR – International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
  • IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
  • ISPS – International Ship and Port facility Security
  • MARPOL – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
  • STCW – Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
  • SOLAS – Safety of Life at Sea

The IMO is also innovating their distribution and pricing models.  Each of these titles is available on free (FREE!) CD-ROMs as a “demo”.  Once you’ve decided the book a) Works on your computer; b) Is what you’re looking for; & c) Requires purchase for further use, we can get you an activation code.  There’s a 50% discount on additional copies (beyond the first one) when ordering two or more activation codes.

It’s all relatively new and exciting.  Let us know if you have any questions.

Of course we’ve still got a full selection of IMO books in paper format.