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Safe Transport of Containers by Sea

First Edition (ISC/WSC) £80.00

These new Guidelines have been published, in co-operation with the World Shipping Council, with a view to minimising the dangers to containerships, their crews, and all personnel involved with containers throughout the transport chain.  They have been developed by an expert international industry working group in response to recent incidents involving containerships. The Guidelines recognise the safety responsibilities of ship operators, but also discuss the responsibilities of those involved with the correct packing and stuffing of the cargo into containers, the accurate labelling and declaration of the goods by cargo interests, and the weighing of loaded containers. In addition, they address the safe handling and stowage of containers when they are received by a port facility and are loaded on board a ship, and also cover the maintenance and inspection of the containers themselves. 

 



 

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Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations

4th Edition (ICS) £120.00

This new edition of the ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations reflects current best practice in the international shipping and aviation industries, and supersedes the previous (1989) edition.  The guide has been fully updated with extended guidance regarding the role and responsibilities of both the ship and helicopter.  Full account is also taken of the latest specifications for helicopter performance, the latest IACO (aviation) requirements for the safe location/marking of landing and winching areas, new guidance on the growing practice of transfer of bridge pilots direct to the bridge wing and revised guidance on actions to be taken in the event of helicopter incidents.  It is recommended that a copy is carried on board every ship.  To provide additional value and utility, this new edition is accompanied by a CD version of the text with a ‘search’ function. The CD also includes an electronic template for preparing helicopter landing/operating plans for transmission from the ship to the helicopter operator. 

 



 

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Shipping and the Environment - a code of practice

4th Edition 2008 (ICS) £25.00

This provides a concise but comprehensive summary of the environmental obligations of shipping companies as required by the international regulations, together with a set of clear environmental standards by which shipping companies should operate.  The Code also contains general information about the overall environmental performance of the international shipping industry.  It addresses potential sources of pollution from ships including oil, chemicals, garbage, ballast water and anti-fouling paints, as well as potential sources of atmospheric pollution and green house gas emissions.

 



 

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The STCW Convention

2nd Edition 2007 (ISF) £30.00

This updated Guide advises shipping companies, training institutions and shipboard personnel of their fundamental obligations under the STCW Convention. It provides an understanding of the competence-based approach to the training and certification of seafarers, including basic training and familiarisation. It also incorporates a series of checklists providing ship operators with concise advice on the actions that need to be taken to ensure compliance with STCW and the issues which every company needs to address.

 



 

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Bridge Procedures Guide

4th Edition 2007 (ICS) £60.00

Established as the principal guide to best watchkeeping practice, this updated edition reflects best navigational practice on merchant ships operating today in all sectors and trades. Includes guidance on the requirements of Chapter VIII (Watchkeeping) of the IMO STCW Convention, the latest changes to Radio Regulations and the use of AIS and modern electronic navigation and charting systems. A copy should be carried on every ship.


The new edition is accompanied by a CD version of the text with a "search" function.


 

ISF Watchkeeper Work Hour Records Software

Version 2.0 2004 (ISF)

Licence price per computer terminal: 1-9 licences £150 each, 10-49 licences £105 each, 50+ licences £75 each - plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only. 


System requirements: 

Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 or Windows XP.  250 MB hard disk space. 

ISF Watchkeeper is a PC package to help ships maintain computerised records of individual seafarers' work hours, in order to demonstrate compliance with complex 7 day and 24 hour reference periods stipulated by international rules. Prints off individual work hour records, as required by ILO Convention 180, suitable for port state control inspections. Complies with ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006.

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Assessment and Development of Safety Management Systems

Part I Assessment Checklist
Part II Example Documentation

1st Edition (Two Part pack) 1997 (ICS) £50.00

Designed to be used as a working document to assist companies developing their Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure compliance with the ISM Code provisions. The Checklist can also be used as a basis for developing documented methods of assessing the operation of the SMS during regular internal audits, and should provide a helpful reference tool to others involved in checking compliance with the ISM Code. Supplied with PC disk. 



 

BIMCO/ISF Manpower 2005 Update

4th Edition 2005 (BIMCO/ISF) £90.00

The BIMCO/ISF Manpower Updates are regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of global supply of and demand for merchant seafarers. This new 2005 report builds on updates conducted in 1990, 1995 and 2000.  It has two main purposes: to describe the current worldwide supply and demand situation for seafarers, and to make predictions for 5 - 10 years ahead to assist the industry anticipate changes and to take appropriate action. 

 


 

 

Garbage Management Plans

1st Edition 1998 (ICS) £35.00

Intended to help ship operators meet MARPOL (and ISM) requirements, the Guidelines include a model plan to facilitate ship specific plans on garbage management and disposal.



 

Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code

3rd Edition 1996 (ICS/ISF) £40.00

Provides a general description of the Code's provisions, including advice on the conduct of internal audits by companies to verify whether safety and pollution prevention activities comply with the safety management system. Essential information on the survey and certification requirements applied by governments under the ISM Code are included, together with appropriate cross references and texts of all relevant requirements relating to the Code. Over 30,000 copies sold.



 

Guidelines on Good Employment Practice

 1st Edition 2001 (ISF) £15.00


To help maritime employers maintain  acceptable standards for their international workforce, these Guidelines are based on ILO maritime conventions and recommendations, and recognised good practice in the shipping industry. They are also relevant to compliance with STCW and the ISM Code and contain advice on compliance with the most important ILO maritime convention, ILO 147, which is subject to port state control. Anyone involved with the employment of seafarers should obtain a copy.



 

ILO Maritime Labour Convention: A Guide for the Shipping Industry

1st Edition 2006 (ISF) £30.00

This new ISF publication enables shipping companies to understand their obligations under the recently adopted ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006.

It covers the certification and enforcement procedure, recruitment of seafarers and almost every aspect of a seafarer’s working and living conditions.  Colour coded sections make it quick and easy to identify mandatory requirements and general guidance.



 

ISGOTT International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

5th Edition 2006 (ICS, OCIMF, IAPH)

Order from Witherby Seamanship International Ltd


Established as the essential reference book on the safe operation of oil tankers and the terminals they serve, this Guide keeps abreast of changes in ship design and operating practice, and reflects the latest technology and legislation.  This edition comes with a free CD enabling ISGOTT to be downloaded to a computer, and features a search facility together with printable forms and checklists.

 


 

Maritime Security: 
 Guidance for Ship Operators on the IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

1st Edition 2003 (ICS) £25.00


To help companies avoid disruption to their own operations and to ensure that they can demonstrate full compliance with the ISPS Code by the 1 July 2004 deadline, ICS has produced, in a single guide, indispensable and definitive guidance on the code and SOLAS amendments.

This covers:

  • Ship modifications and additional carriage requirements

  • Company responsibilities

  • Documentary and information requirements for ships

  • The ISPS code in operation - compliance and controls

  • Obligations of Contracting Governments

  • Requirements for port facilities


 
ICS Model Ship Security Plan (With CD)

To assist shipping companies prepare Ship Security Plans that comply with the IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

1st edition 2003 (ICS) £90.00
 
The ISPS Code requires every ship to carry a flag state approved Ship Security Plan.  To help companies demonstrate full compliance, ICS has produced a Model Ship Security Plan covering all relevant ISPS Code and SOLAS requirements.  A CD version of the plan accompanies each copy, allowing companies to adapt it for individual ships and their own security needs.
 
The Model Plan includes:
  • Guidance notes on each section of the Plan
  • Restricted and Confidential sections as required by ISPS
  • Model documentation for ship specific data including suggested measures in response to different Marsec levels
  • Advice on Ship Security Officer duties, and details of training and drills to be undertaken by crew
  • Guidance on procedures for responding to security breaches or threats, including maintenance of critical operations.


 

On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets

2nd Edition 1996 (ISF) £25.00



 

On Board Training Record Book for Engineer Cadets

2nd Edition 1997 (ISF) £25.00

To meet the STCW requirements for cadets' on board training to be documented in an approved training record book, the ISF record books have been revised to take full account of the new STCW competence requirements, including new provisions regarding shipboard familiarisation.


 

Any 10 Cadet books  

£180.00

 

 

On Board Training Record Book for Deck Ratings

1st Edition 2001 (ISF) £18.00



 

On Board Training Record Book for Engineer Ratings


1st Edition 2002 (ISF) £18.00


ISF recommends that watchkeeping ratings should also follow a structured on board training programme.  These new training record books take full account of the new STCW competence requirements for "support level" watchkeepers, as well as STCW shipboard familiarisation requirements.


 

 

Any 10 Ratings books  

£135.00

 

 

Personal Training and Service Record Books

1st Edition 1998 (ISF)

(Prices in brackets are for orders of 50 or more copies)

Training Book with supplement and wallet £13.50 (£8.50)

Training Book available separately £7.00 (£5.00)

Drills & exercises supplements available separately £2.20 (£1.50)

Allows qualified seafarers to maintain records of all training related to STCW in a single 'passport style' book for demonstrating competence to port state control inspectors or when seeking to revalidate qualifications. The books should also help ensure compliance with the ISM Code. Supplied with a specially designed wallet for STCW documentation and a supplement for recording emergency drills and exercises. Discounts available for large orders.





 

Pirates and Armed Robbers:
Guidelines on Prevention for Masters and Ship Security Officers

4th Edition 2004 (ICS/ISF) £20.00

This latest edition includes updated advice on current piracy danger areas and operational guidance on preventive measures against armed attacks. Fully revised to take account of the IMO ISPS Code and to provide useful material for the training of ship security officers, which is now a mandatory requirement.

Comes with a free poster for use on board ship.



 

 

Ship/Shore Safety Checklist for Bulk Carriers

2000 Edition (ICS)

£8.00 each

£30.00 per pack of 5 checklist pads

Packs of IMO approved ship/shore safety checklists for use by ship and terminal operators, incorporating guidance on completion and an example loading/unloading plan. Development of the checklists has been supported by BIMCO, Intercargo and IAPH.



Stay Safe Accident Prevention Posters

 

Reissued Edition 2001 (ISF)

£30.00 for set of 11

 


This set of 11 humorous posters, by the cartoonist Larry, emphasises the central issues at stake in preventing accidents on board and provides a comprehensive, year-long safety campaign.



 

Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals)
3rd Edition 2002 (ICS) £250.00 (plus postage - price on application)


Takes full account of IMO developments and the most recent experience of operators with regard to industry best practice and safety advice. 

It is hoped that this major work, condensed into a single volume and produced by ICS in co-operation with a broad cross section of chemical tanker operators, will promote safe working practices consistent with the very best international standards.



 

 

Tanker Safety Guide
(Liquefied Gas)

2nd Edition 1995 (ICS) £220.00
(plus postage - price on application)

The indispensable operating manual for anyone engaged in the carriage of liquefied gases by sea. Provides detailed information on the characteristics of liquefied gases, precautions, hazards and emergency procedures. A series of appendices provide additional information, including chemical data sheets for all liquefied gases carried by sea.




 

The ISF Marlins
English Language Test

New single price:  

all tests only US$10.00 each 

order from Marlins info@marlins.co.uk.

The ISF Marlins English Language Test is an online assessment tool which tests seafarers’ understanding of both written and spoken English.

Use of the ISF Marlins English Language Test allows ship operators to demonstrate that seafarers, of whatever nationality, have been assessed on their ability to communicate in English, a necessity that has been given additional emphasis by the ISM Code and the revised STCW Convention. 

The new online version of the test features a completely fresh database of questions as well as several new question types.  Test users get the chance to practice each question type before they start the test and help information is available in 11 languages.  A certificate of the user’s result can be printed out at the end of the test. 

The test is applicable to all nationalities and grades of officers and ratings (including catering and hotel personnel) and focuses on the seafarers’ understanding of English as opposed to their “seamanship” skills. 

The online test also allows larger companies with several test sites to manage the purchase and distribution of tests through one central account.  A powerful new reporting feature allows reports to be compiled on purchase history, test balance and test results, and enables searches for individual test results.  





Marlins can provide interviewers with training in the implementation of the Test of Spoken English. The aim of the training day is to help interviewers to standardise assessment and grading, in line with recommended procedures. 

 

 

The ISF Marlins Test of Spoken English (TOSE) 


 1st Edition 2003 £150 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only

In co-operation with the English language testing experts Marlins, ISF has developed a Test of Spoken English (TOSE).  Produced on a CD, it provides a standardised interview framework for assessing seafarers' speaking and listening skills, using stimulating on-screen visuals, in order to provide a general indication of a seafarer's verbal skills.  TOSE complements the well established ISF Marlins English Language Test of reading and listening skills.

 

The ISF Marlins TOSE can be used indefinitely.

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Also available is an index of publications from 

Witherby Seamanship International Ltd


UK P&I Club Publications . . .

Marisec Publications also supply UK P&I Club publications, DVDs and videos to non-UK P&I Club members as follows:

 

 

Book it right and pack it tight: Shipping Dangerous Goods by sea


£75 (Box set and DVD)or

£15 per individual book (minimum order 10 books)

  

 The series  “Book it right and pack it tight: shipping containerised dangerous goods by sea”, a Carefully to Carry publication, is intended to provide basic safety critical guidance for those engaged in all the stages of preparing dangerous goods for carriage by sea, from booking cargo to packing the shipping container.  

The four guidebooks in the series target: 

1. shippers and forwarders 

2. shipping line and freight sales agencies 

3. consolidators and shipping container packers: managers and supervisors 

4. fork lift operators and cargo handlers 

The IMDG Code procedures are comprehensive, but are frequently mis-understood causing dangerous goods incidents that regularly put ships and lives at risk. These guidebooks attempt to distil the principles of the IMDG Code in a straightforward way, assisting those preparing dangerous goods consignments to understand and implement the requirements of the IMDG Code by identifying and clarifying their key duties and requirements.

A complementary copy of the Club DVD Any Fool Can Stuff a Container is provided free with each set of the guidebooks.



 

 Dangerous Goods pamphlet - A loss prevention news supplement

Free to download

This booklet outlines the provisions of the IMDG Code and gives general information on the causes of dangerous goods incidents. It also introduces the Book it right and pack it tight guidebooks which are essential reading for all parties involved in the consignment of packaged dangerous goods.



 

Carefully to Carry


£75  

With 40% of the UK P&I Club’s outgoings caused by cargo damage, the Club considers cargo advice extremely important. The Carefully to Carry manual is a comprehensive publication, for use onboard vessels and ashore, highlighting the importance of following some of the general principles of the carriage of cargo. The aim of this manual is to assist the Member to follow Hague Rules Article III, Rule 2 “The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for and discharge the goods carried”. It includes articles, written by experts in their field, on subjects frequently connected with the Club’s cargo claims, e.g. sampling bulk cargo, container crime, cargo pre-loading surveys and testing weather-tight integrity of dry cargo vessels’ hatchcovers.  

To ensure this publication remains a market leader a Carefully to Carry Committee, which consists of shipping experts from all areas within the maritime industry, meets regularly  to review new, old and ongoing cargo claim trends.

The book is divided up into 5 sections, 

Bulk cargoes - Solid, 

Bulk cargoes - Liquid, 

Containers, 

Miscellaneous 

and Refrigerated cargoes. 


The manual was published in 2002 after all reports were checked and updated. Since then, reports have been published in the annual Carefully to Carry Newsletter, and these are available in the Loss Prevention area of  the UK Club website www.ukpandi.com. 



 

No Room for Error DVD


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

As 60% of all liability claims are caused by human error, the UK Club has made a comprehensive video concentrating on why human error occurs. This video is designed principally for company trainers and concentrates on the following five maritime fictional scenarios to illustrate the root causes of human error.

  • Ship Collision 

  • Cargo Loss

  • Personal Injury  

  • Pollution      

  • Property Damage

 


 

Any Fool Can Stuff a Container DVD


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

If you think any fool can stuff a container, think again! One in six container journeys results in damaged cargo. Many incidents are caused, or made worse, by bad packing. This DVD, for shippers and receivers, is an engaging demonstration of how to pack and unpack containers well.  

 

It includes:

  • Choosing a container

  • Checking the container

  • Making a packing plan

  • Packaging cargo

  • Packing containers

  • Container security

  • Receiving containers 



 

Taking Care Series Videos


£40 each plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

With personal injury claims and cost rising, the ‘Taking Care’ videos increase awareness among vessels’ crew of personal injury incidents that may occur. The more specialised Taking Care (Cruise and Ferry) and Taking Care (Offshore) concentrate on passenger and oil rig personnel accidents.



 

Counting the Cost


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

Counting the Cost highlights where the bulk of the Club’s funds are going. This video increases awareness among masters and officers of the type of P&I claims that cost the shipping industry $2billion annually.

Counting the Cost and Taking Care feature a series of reconstructions of real incidents, highlighting what can go wrong, their costs to shipowners and insurers, and how such situations might be avoided.



 

Cargo Matters


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

The Cargo Matters Series aims at increasing awareness of the causes of P&I claims for cargo damage and loss. The first DVD/video, Cargo Matters, concentrates on general cargo loss prevention and the best practice in the context of operational management. Other DVDs/videos in the series concentrate on specific trades.



 

Bulk Matters


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

The Cargo Matters Series aims at increasing awareness of the causes of P&I claims for cargo damage and loss. Bulk Matters concentrates on cargo practice for bulk carriers.

Visit the UK P&I Club website to view a short video clip of Bulk Matters



 

Container Matters


£40 plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

The Cargo Matters Series aims at increasing awareness of the causes of P&I claims for cargo damage and loss. Container Matters concentrates on cargo practice for container vessels.

Visit the UK P&I Club website to view a short video clip of Container Matters



 

Tanker Matters


£40 each plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

The Cargo Matters Series aims at increasing awareness of the causes of P&I claims for cargo damage and loss. Tanker Matters concentrates on cargo practice for tankers.

Visit the UK P&I Club website to view a short video clip of Tanker Matters



 

Gas Matters


£40 each plus UK VAT @ 17.5% for UK orders only  

The Cargo Matters Series aims at increasing awareness of the causes of P&I claims for cargo damage and loss. Gas Matters concentrates on cargo practice for gas ships.

Visit the UK P&I Club website to view a short video clip of Gas Matters™



 

Good Practice Posters


£50 (92 posters) - annual updates £20

The Good Practice series of A4 posters is designed to encourage a safety and loss prevention environment onboard vessels and to draw attention to everyday occurrences that could lead to a potential claim. The UK Club’s ship inspectors visit approximately 600 vessels annually, and all the photos featured are taken by them on such inspections. Approximately 60% of claims seen by the Club are attributable, in varying degrees, to human error. Some photos  illustrated under the title ‘Bad practice’ are not necessarily bad, but when compared to the ‘Good Practice’ photo, it is clear improvements could be made to reduce risks of claims.

The posters are usually used on notice boards and also placed where the subject of the poster is located on the vessel. Subjects covered include cargo hold access, paint locker storage and sight glasses, etc.

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In Preparation . . .

The following publications are due to be published within the next 12 months:

Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse (ICS) 3rd Edition


International Shipboard Work Hour Regulations
(ISF) 2nd Edition 

Model Ballast Water Management Plan & Guidance on IMO "Ballast Water" Convention (ICS/Intertanko) 3rd Edition

 


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