New revised edition of MEP Series volume 2, part 17. Published: February 2020.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to shipboard safety for crews, trainees and shoreside personnel. It summarises the key elements of safety and provides case studies of relevant incidents. It includes sections on international and local regulations and guidelines, permit to work systems, safe means of access, introduction and familiarisation for new crew, risk assessments and specific hazardous activities, such as entry into enclosed spaces and mooring operations.

Reprint of the 2009 edition

Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.

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.