A practical handbook to be used by trainee, trainer and manager alike, Maritime Training On Board is a comprehensive guide to the major elements involved in on board training and is designed to ensure an effective and dynamic learning environment. This Fifth Edition is updated to incorporate both the recent technological advances to maritime training, and the entry into force of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention.

This unique illustrated guide explains the fundamental importance of weather tight hatch covers to the safe and profitable operation of cargo ships. Poorly maintained or secured hatch covers can result in total losses in heavy seas and are one of the principal sources of cargo damage claims.

These Guidelines have been developed to assist shipmasters, ship's officers, port Captains, load port agents and stevedores, charterers and shippers when planning to load steel cargoes that are bound for Malaysia or Singapore and the following Ports are unequivocal in their endorsement of the Guidelines and are fully committed to ensuring enforcement of compliance: Johor Port, Jurong Port, Northport (Malaysia), Penang Port and Westports Malaysia.

This second edition is updated for 2020 to reflect the substantial changes and new designs in the technical and operational aspects of LNG shipping and the transportation of LNG by sea, since this book was first Published: in 2006. It is prepared as a practical handbook for the operation of LNG carriers.