The book covers every aspect of shipping, taking the reader through manning, safety, training, navigation and communications; it covers classification and insurance, international conventions and maritime law; it looks at ports, workboats, cranes and dry docks, as well as pilots and agents.

Perfect for learning about maritime businesses’ organisation and management, including human resources, safety, outsourcing and more.

1st edition 2018, edited by Jiangang Fei

An important new addition to the prestigious Reeds series which focuses on contemporary ship management both theory and practice.

The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade.