Launching, operating and recovering small boats are activities outside the expertise of most crew and can require considerable skill and seamanship. For safety reasons, a practice drill is unlikely to provide a realistic simulation of an emergency situation.

This book explains the different responsibilities that vary between ports and shows, from the experience of Harbour Masters from different types of ports all over the world, examples of what new entrants to the industry may encounter.

A survey and analysis of visual aids to navigation in use by modern mariners.

This handbook complements training given concerning the 25 person life rafts. It covers: evacuation, inflation, equipment, communications, search and rescue, survival techniques, landing in remote areas, how to collect water and avoid heat stroke or hypothermia.

Traditional maritime skills like sailmaking and canvas work have been handed down for generations but seldom recorded. There are few authoritative sources of information on this subject but the Royal Navy has maintained this knowledge in this classic handbook.

The Nautical Institute on Command is the Institute’s flagship publication and distils the best advice available for aspiring officers, new Masters and experienced Masters.