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)

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.

 

 

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 of World Ports and Shipping Places

Published since 1951, this is the 27^th 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.

 

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 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

This is the 4^th 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.

 

FTP Code

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

 

 

 

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: 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

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: Properties and Stowage of Cargoes

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

 

 

Ship Construction

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

 

 

 

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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