The Master's Practical Guide to Maritime Law

First Edition

£260.00 In stock

This first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law is a comprehensive, easy to follow guide written specifically for masters.  

When something goes wrong on board, legal issues often arise, and it is the master’s responsibility to react appropriately. This guide bridges the gap between theory and practice by exploring practical real-world scenarios commonly encountered by masters, whether in port or at sea. It offers valuable guidance on how to approach legal issues effectively, highlighting best practices, and providing expert advice on managing legal risks with particular emphasis on the commercial aspects that form a significant part of every master’s responsibilities on board.

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Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas)

Fourth Edition

£480.00 In stock

The Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas), fourth edition, is the definitive industry guide to support gas carrier operators conduct safe and efficient operations. This comprehensive guide, a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag States, has been fully updated to align with the latest edition of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT 6). 

All content included in this latest edition has been developed and reviewed by senior industry experts with direct experience in the field and has been presented in a user-friendly and modernised format, with a significant upgrade in the visual representation of technical information, including infographics and flow diagrams.

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Ship Recycling Guide

First Edition

£160.00 In stock

This comprehensive ship recycling guide is designed to equip shipowners and crew with the necessary knowledge to ensure a safe and sustainable recycling process when the ship reaches the end of its life. It covers everything from the development and maintenance of the inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) while the ship is in service, through to preparing the ship for recycling and the sale of the ship. 

With practical advice and guidance, this guide will help readers:

• Navigate the complexities of maintaining the IHM throughout the ship’s life;
• Comply with the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (which enters into force in 2025);
• Prepare a ship for recycling; and
• Make informed decisions that benefit both operations and the environment.

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International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers

First Edition

£225.00 In stock

Recommended in the ILO Maritime Labour Convention and by:

• Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry
• Panama Maritime Authority
• Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry
• The Bahamas Maritime Authority

This modern and practical medical guide from ICS has been written and reviewed by an international group of maritime medical practitioners and experts with many years' experience of working with and training seafarers and fishers. It can be used on board all ships and fishing vessels, anywhere in the world, and in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers. 

The International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers is: 

1. International and applicable globally

2. Comprehensive and up-to-date 

3. Practical and user-friendly 

Featuring a foreword from Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and written in collaboration with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and International Maritime Health Association (IMHA). 

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