Nautical Institute

This book is an authoritative and superbly illustrated guide to hatch cover surveys and inspections. It contains a large selection of photographs of hatch covers – over 400 – and is an indispensable guide for inspectors, surveyors, fleet managers, P&I clubs and others concerned with claims. Includes photographs of all the main hatch types, photographic evidence of good condition, plus evidence of defects an...

The advance of technology has changed the development of, and reliance on, visual aids to navigation but they continue to be vital tools for mariners to assess and verify their position. They provide situational awareness and orientation, indicate current flow and afford redundancy for electronic systems. They also highlight individual dangers such as wrecks, rocks and shoals. The book updates an original r...

DVD of the international conference held in Delhi in December 2008. An essential information source and training aid for all those interested in issues such as the quality ship, bridge procedures, accident avoidance and all human factors in operations and training.

Includes: - Ocan and coastal navigation - Pilotage and Anchoring - Electronic and paper chart techniques - Bridge Organization and management This comprehensive reference lays the fundation for safe and effective navigation at sea. It contains everything the navigator needs to plan a passage from berth to berth, including pilotage, coastal navigation, ocean passages and anchorages. The fundamental...

This comprehensive work sets out sound seamanship principles and practices developed over many years by Britain’s Royal Navy. Published jointly by the Royal Navy and The Nautical Institute, the book is recognised as the leading publication on the subject and has been thoroughly updated for today’s seafarers. All mariners – whether on naval ships, commercial vessels or leisure craft – will benefit from its g...

2 volume publiction: Guidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence the Mariner's Role in Collecting Evidence - Handbook Guidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence aims to provide broad answers to two questions. First, how should a Master react after an incident when several investigating bodies are knocking on the door, all with differing requirements and priorities. Second, how can the Mast...

This addition to the Nautical Institute’s suite of logbooks allows mariners to record and reflect on the shiphandling manoeuvres they carry out, either on board ship or on simulators. For each activity, the mariner risk-assesses and describes the manoeuvre, noting details such as wind and current, pivot point propulsion and rudder. Space is provided for the Master or instructor to comment on how they felt t...

The tenth edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and expanded to take account of the latest changes to maritime regulations and procedures. Designed primarily as a study aid for Master’s Orals, the book is also used by OOW and Chief Mate students and has drawn the praises of many successful Orals candidates in the UK and overseas. It is also a handy reference for serving Shipmasters, ...

11th edition. Satellite technology enables almost every mariner to use electronic navaids to fix their position on the oceans. However, electronic systems can be disrupted by errors in a satellite or its ground control systems, defects in shipboard equipment or interference with satellite signals. The celestial chart therefore remains the most reliable tool for mariners navigating out of sight of land. ...

The Nautical Institute on Command is the Institute’s flagship publication and distils the best advice available for aspiring officers, new Masters

First-year ice remains a major obstacle for commercial traffic, limiting vessel's speed and manoeuvrability. Ice has the potential to damage propellers, main engines, rudders and hull plating, and creates a greater risk of collision with structures and other vessels.

Many maritime incidents could have been prevented by the use of a navigation assessment, which, through careful observation, evaluates how the navigation of a ship is being conducted. An effective assessment should take place over several days and provide practical feedback to the bridge team as well as guidance to shore-based management. This handbook provides a step-by-step guide that will enable the...

Operating ships within any ice regime requires knowledge, skills and awareness beyond those possessed by most mariners. Written by a respected Arctic shipping expert with extensive operational experience, this book provides practical advice on conditions, awareness and preparations for transits in polar waters.