Archive for the ‘Books’ Category
Third issue of The Navigator magazine leads the way on passage planning at sea
12.06.13 - The Nautical Institute tackled the crucial topic of passage planning and how to stay safe by utilising best practice – with the latest edition of its successful magazine The Navigator. The third issue of the free magazine, produced three times a year for navigation officers, included a...
June 12th, 2013 | Associations, Books, Maritime Education and Training, The Nautical Institute | Read More
Global Dry Bulk Shipping Industry Report: 2013 Edition
One of the most important features of growth in world economies in recent years is the dry bulk shipping market, which constitutes the backbone of international trade. Dry bulk shipping vessels carry iron ore, coal, grains, or other dry materials around the world. The global shipping industry went through...
June 6th, 2013 | Books, Statistics, Trade and Commerce | Read More
GL Group presents: Latest edition of “nonstop“ magazine out now!
This year’s second edition of “nonstop”, the magazine for customers and business partners of Germanischer Lloyd, is now available. Published to coincide with the Nor-Shipping 2013 in Oslo, this latest edition of “nonstop” covers all aspects of efficient concepts: Bulbous bow refits as an...
June 4th, 2013 | Books, Classification Societies | Read More
Undaunted: the ‘football priest’ who was cold-shouldered by the Roman Catholic Church whose clergy he left in search of love
The Dublin book launch with Louise and Martin Gordon, and daughters Katherine and Victoria
Undaunted: the ‘football priest’ who was cold-shouldered by the Roman Catholic Church he left in search of love, By James Brewer
Doris Day was a great favourite of students at a Dublin religious college in...
June 3rd, 2013 | Books, News | Read More
Second Edition of Ship Efficiency: The Guide officially released
LONDON, MAY 2013: Fathom, the information specialists on maritime eco-efficiency, has now officially released the fully revised, updated and extended second edition of key industry reference source, Ship Efficiency: The Guide, in response to the ever evolving technology and efficiency solutions on the...
May 31st, 2013 | Books, Environment, Shipmanagement | Read More
Mrs Thatcher’s dramatic descent on a Westminster book launch – and her sense of humour that confounded her critics
Mrs Thatcher’s dramatic descent on a Westminster book launch – and her sense of humour that confounded her critics
By Celia Lee
My first encounter with Mrs Thatcher was on Monday 2nd November 1987, when the Prime Minister was a guest of Macmillan Publishing at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre,...
May 30th, 2013 | Books | Read More
Piracy hasn’t gone away
Now, this is headlines as it comes from one of us: John Guy! Here is his brief note and we fully endorse his effort and indeed will comment to Amazon:
Dear friends and colleagues,
The Reluctant Pirate
Somali piracy isn’t going away anytime soon. See behind the scenes with this well-informed but easy...
May 22nd, 2013 | Books, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Horizons, Lloyd’s Register’s marine magazine
The latest issue of Lloyd’s Register’s technical publication for the marine sector is out now
In the May edition of this lively, fact-packed magazine you can read about: •A major Lloyd’s Register report on changes in the marine, oil and offshore, environment and energy sectors between now and...
May 13th, 2013 | Books, News | Read More
Marie Ghisi and her Venetian Mask
Marie Ghisi
The Venetian Mask is about to come out and give us another taste on Trade, Diplomacy and other issues, parts of the political game then and now… “revisited”…
In the short video that follows, Marie Ghisi announes the coming of her new book “The Venetian Mask”;...
April 30th, 2013 | Books, People and Places | Read More
An open book. London artist Mali turns up the volume with a new chapter in his Book series
A good read. Part of Mali’s series of women with books.
An open book. London artist Mali turns up the volume with a new chapter in his Book series,
By James Brewer
For the London-based conceptual artist Mali, the book is the thing, the great symbol of communication in an incoherent world. It remains...
April 27th, 2013 | Anniversaries, Art and auctions, Books, Clubs, Events, Exhibitions, Maritime Art | Read More
2013’s first issue of Insight examines role and influence of innovation
Lloyd’s Register’s magazine covers the issues that matter most to the people and industries it serves
Innovation is the lead theme of the sixth issue of Insight, Lloyd’s Register’s issues-driven magazine for clients and other industry stakeholders. What are the essential ingredients for innovation?...
April 11th, 2013 | Books, Classification Societies | Read More
GOING… GOING… GONE – DIGITAL
GOING… GOING… GONE – DIGITAL
The 1st digital edition of the Marine Professional is now live on the webpage. Simply go to www.imarest.org, click on My IMarEST and log in to the website and select Marine Professional from the Publications drop down list. Click on the icon to view March’s...
April 3rd, 2013 | Books, IMarEST | Read More
Lloyd’s Register introduces guidance to assist with the safer management of asbestos in ships
Lloyd’s Register introduces guidance to assist with the safer management of asbestos in ships
Asbestos remains a problem in shipping. Despite better management and reduced production of asbestos, there remains considerable room for improvement, primarily to reduce the number of deaths. It is still...
March 26th, 2013 | Books, Classification Societies, Health and Safety, News | Read More
Too much mumble business: new book Communication for International Business shows how to profit from upping your English
Too much mumble business: new book Communication for International Business shows how to profit from upping your English, By James Brewer
Let’s get straight down to business! Wait, not so fast. Let’s think carefully about what to say, and then enunciate it in a clear, logical and concise manner....
March 22nd, 2013 | Books, News | Read More
GL Group presents: New edition of “nonstop“ magazine out now!
New edition of “nonstop“ magazine out now!
This latest edition of Germanischer Lloyd’s “nonstop” magazine covers such topics as: designs for passenger vessels propelled by LNG, a study about LNG bunkering in German ports, GL’s consultancy arm FutureShip and how they optimize optimization....
March 20th, 2013 | Books, Classification Societies, LNG, Reports, Sports | Read More
The Voice in My Head Is Perfect: a woman’s courage in the face of incurable MND
Lindy Jones on holiday in Devon
The Voice in My Head Is Perfect: a woman’s courage in the face of incurable MND, By James Brewer
As a teenager, Lindy Jones adopted the Mary Hopkin look, with her long blonde hair parted in the middle and her hippy clothes. In the days before straighteners, she...
March 17th, 2013 | Books, Health and Safety | Read More
Voyage destination changes no problem for new look BP Shipping Marine Distance Tables
A recent upgrade to AtoBviaC ‘s end user applications for the BP Shipping Marine Distance Tables now means that users can adjust routes and obtain distances to match their own operations. The changes make it possible for the user to produce deviation reports following changes in voyage destinations.
Tanker...
March 12th, 2013 | Books | Read More
IMCA publishes guidance on RADius relative positioning system
Jane Bugler
The development of dynamic positioning (DP) systems has grown over the past 35 years, with reliable and robust methods of positioning essential for safe vessel operations at offshore installations.
This growth has in turn stimulated the development of DP position measurement sensors which...
March 11th, 2013 | Associations, Books, IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Regulatory, Technical | Read More
GL Garrad Hassan: Policy and grid shape wave and tidal risk profile
London/UK, 27 February 2013 – GL Garrad Hassan has carried out new analysis questioning the perception that the risk profile of wave and tidal projects is primarily driven by technical challenges. The work was launched today as part of RenewableUK’s Annual marine energy report: “Conquering...
February 27th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Books, Classification Societies, Energy, Environment, Marine Equipment Products and Services, News | Read More
ICS to publish EBooks
Simon Bennett
The International Chamber of Shipping has announced that it will be making its publications on best practices for shipping companies available as eBooks.
ICS will be using the eReader technology developed by Witherby Seamanship Group (WPG), which is now being widely used by many other...
February 25th, 2013 | Books, International Chamber of Shipping, IT and Communications, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
The BankServe Guide 2013
The Insurance Aspects of Shipping and Offshore Financing, by Graham Barnes and edited by Peter Mellett
This 200 plus page guide is one of the very few that can greatly minimise your shipping and offshore financing risks to all intents and purposes.
This is the second edition of the Bankserve Guide to...
February 23rd, 2013 | Banking, Books, Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal, Marine Insurance, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Fraud, News, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Reports, Safety and Security, Shipfinance, Shipmanagement, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Numerical Weather Prediction – a practical guide for mariners
Launch of Numerical Weather Prediction – a practical guide for mariners
by The Nautical Institute
20.02.13 – The Nautical Institute has today launched Numerical Weather Prediction – a practical guide for mariners aimed at explaining the benefits and limitations of numerical weather prediction...
February 20th, 2013 | Books, Maritime Education and Training, Safety and Security, Weather | Read More
The Navigator gathers steam with a successful second issue
5.2.13 – The Nautical Institute has built on the success of its new publication aimed at marine navigators and launched in October 2012 with the release of its second issue. The Navigator is a free 12-page magazine produced by The Nautical Institute three times a year. The second issue covers the...
February 5th, 2013 | Associations, Books, Maritime Education and Training, Reports, Safety and Security | Read More
IMCA publishes Guidance on Safety in Shipyards
Safety lies at the heart of the vast majority of the guidelines published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). The latest ‘Guidance on Safety in Shipyards’ (IMCA SEL 032/M 221) is certainly no exception to the rule. Offshore vessels are the platform from which offshore project...
February 4th, 2013 | Books, Reports, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More
ISF launches new on board training book for engine cadets
The International Shipping Federation (ISF) has updated its widely-used On Board Training Record Book for Engine Cadets to meet the atest requirements governing seafarers’ training emanating from the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
“The competence of engine officers is critical to safety and environmental...
January 29th, 2013 | Books, International Shipping Federation, Maritime Education and Training, News, Reports | Read More
