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Check Before Fixing 2021

BIMCO, July 2021

A practical handbook for shipping professionals who need to make quick decisions. “Check Before Fixing 2021” is an essential tool to use before committing to a contract. After all, prevention is better than a cure. But this publication is also a great reference if disputes arise under existing contracts.

It is packed with comprehensive information and advice that helps you avoid contractual pitfalls and better understand the consequences of your commercial decisions.

 

Medical Logbook, 2021 Edition

June 2021, Witherby

The new edition of the Medical Logbook contains tabulated pages for recording onboard medical treatment. It follows the format specified in Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) 1905 (M+F), Ships’ Medical Stores, and includes guidance on completion. It also includes the full text of this MSN for ease of reference. This publication may be used both as a record book and a useful source of reference to medical provisions on board. The log sheets enable the recording of approximately 300 separate entries.


 

Dynamic Positioning: Theory & Practices

2nd Edition, October 2020, Witherby

This guide covers the principles and procedures of dynamic positioning (DP). It focuses mainly on planning and operations and equipment mission-specific DP operations. The second edition has been fully revised and updated and includes a new chapter on DP incident investigation, as well as new sections on mission-specific project planning.




ECDIS: Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2021 Edition, Witherby
This publication equips navigators with a thorough knowledge of ECDIS, contributing towards safer ship operation/navigation and a more effective bridge team. This new edition sets out procedures for the correct configuration of ECDIS and utilising the APEM methodology, and it highlights best practices for passage planning and watchkeeping.
It includes clear explanations of the configuration of ECDIS settings and the four stages of route planning, using the APEM method set out in IMO Resolution A.893(21). The text is divided into user-friendly sections, with attention drawn to operator guidance and safety-critical information.
 

Supercargo Operations: An Introduction, January 2021, Mike Wall

Marine surveyor, consultant and educationalist Mike Wall is back with another useful guide aimed at maritime professionals looking to progress their careers.

As Wall explains in his preface, no single person has all knowledge about all cargoes, even among superintendents. However, there are some who have specific knowledge of certain cargoes and are often upon to advise or supervise in particular loading operations.

 

Seamanship 2.0: everything you need to know to get yourself out of trouble at sea, March 2021, Bloomsbury

The authors deliver vital information on the core skills of seamanship in an easy-to-read manner, making this book a good corrective to digital dependency.

Divided into four sections – seamanship, problem fixing, emergencies and first aid – it covers a range of practical skills; anchoring, taking a bearing, repairing an LPG leak, dealing with a man overboard, putting out a fire in the engine room and much, much more. The authors also discuss 'soft skills' that can be just as vital, like building a cohesive crew.




Upstream and Offshore Energy Insurance, 3rd edition, February 2021, Witherby
In its third edition, Upstream and Offshore Energy Insurance is a massive tome offered at a price that indicates it is for use in libraries rather than for individual purchases.
However, for seafarers thinking of moving into 'City' jobs ashore, it would be worth laying hands on it somehow, as it offers an introduction to the maritime and energy insurance world as well as being a work of reference for experienced practitioners.
Use the book to delve into the policies and legalities surrounding oil and gas exploration, production and decommissioning – with the challenges of leaks and pollution also to the fore.