A plain language guide to the laws for incidents and problems that a Master might encounter on an average vessel, of any registration, while going about normal business on the seas and in the ports.

This should help mariners in their studies to become masters on the vessels they serve upon, and once masters will also assist them in making the business decisions masters are so often called upon to make. The purpose of this book is to inform mariners about the law.

This publication compiles BIMCO’s ship management related contracts and explanatory notes into a handy and useful reference book. The latest edition of each contract is included.

A key text on marine insurance, this publication retains its place among key insurance publications. Its basic procedural practicality makes it a relevant and useful guide to understanding this vital market.