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Candidates for ECDIS certification must complete approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the STCW Code. A crucial tool in helping to meeting these standards is MNTB’s ECDIS Simulator Training, which gives guidance to those designing and delivering ECDIS training as to the exact specifications needed for the approval of a stand-alone ECDIS training course.

The MNTB in consultation with the MCA has developed these specifications for the approval of education and training programmes covering the use of ARPA, ECDIS and AIS simulators. Also included are the radar endorsement criteria for holders of a Boatmasters' Licence and ships of limited size.

72-page easy to follow and clearly laid out Sight Reduction Logbook, with tabulated pages for recording the observations of both morning and evening stars.

Whether you are preparing for a new certificate or are already a Mate or Master, this pocketbook will bring you right up to date with current and new maritime regulations. The new edition has been substantially revised and expanded to include questions on regulations that came into force in 2018.

ISGOTT was first published in 1978 and combined the contents of the ‘Tanker Safety Guide (Petroleum)’, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the ‘International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide’, by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF). In producing this Fifth Edition, the content has again been reviewed by these ICS and OCIMF, together with the International Assoc...

Whether you are preparing for a new certificate or are already a Second or Chief Engineer, this pocketbook will bring you right up to date with current and new maritime regulations. This new edition has been substantially revised and expanded to include questions on regulations that came into force in 2018.

This 9th edition of 'Ballast Water Management' has been fully updated to reflect the recent entry into force of the BWM Convention. Providing up-to-date information on the current state of international and national ballast water legislation, it contains essential information on the requirements for compliance and the treatment options available. It also includes data sheets for both IMO and USCG Type Appro...

Masters and officers certified under STCW serving on board ships fitted with ECDIS must undertake an approved ECDIS generic training programme. This handy publication allows mariners to record details of these ECDIS training courses, undertaken both on shore and at sea, and also includes a helpful familiarisation checklist, for use on board, to ensure that they are proficient in the operation of ship’s ECDI...

The aim of this publication is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to carry out safe and effective operation of ships powered by fuels covered within the IGF Code.

This comprehensive guide, by an industry expert, examines contracts for the transportation of cargoes and the storage, transfer and supply of cargoes at depots and terminals. It also discusses the sale of those cargoes and associated agency and consultancy services.

This 2019 edition of the Passage Planning Guide, Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) has been completely revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the region.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in elementary first aid, medical first aid and medical care on board ship.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training for the certification of GMDSS radio operators. These criteria have been developed to deliver education and training covering radio- communications at the operational level to meet the regulatory requirements of Table A-IV/2 of the Annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Wat...

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in the safe control and management of marine high voltage power systems, at operational and management levels, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in human element leadership and management, at operational and management levels, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of training, and training courses, for specific personnel working on passenger vessels, covering in crowd management; safety training; crisis management and human behaviour; and passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity; in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR), entry into enclosed spaces and shipboard safety officer training.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in ship security, i.e. in security awareness; for seafarers with designated security duties; for the ship security officer (SSO); in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training. It also includes the mandatory (but non-STCW) requirement for training covering the role of the company security officer.

This publication provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training in personal survival techniques (PST), proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) and proficiency in fast rescue boats (PFRB), along with the updating training requirements for each, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.