Witherby Seamanship International
Witherby Seamanship International Ltd is a specialist publisher of marine training, reference and regulatory materials, providing the finest books and publications to the shipping industry. All of Witherby's titles are available as eBooks. To purchase any of them in the eBook version, please contact us at [email protected].
eBooks
Witherby Connect is the new online library solution for the maritime industry. Created by Witherbys’ in-house development team, Witherby Connect provides users with streamlined access to all major industry publications.
The browser-based hybrid software means that there is nothing to install and after publications are saved to the browser cache they can be accessed almost instantly both on and offline. This solution delivers more flexibility and security for those working at sea.
ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2025 Edition
£265.50 £295.00
E-book available. The print is expected in mid April in stock. ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping (Incorporating Preparations for Inspections) - 2025 Edition
Passage Planning Guide, Baltic: Danish Straits - (PPG - Baltic, 2025-26 Edition)
£292.50 £325.00
This publication is an essential resource for ships navigating the Danish Straits and provides guidance to aid Masters and navigating officers in the creation of passage plans for the transit. The guidance applies in either direction through the Straits via the Great Belt and the Sound and includes an overview of the navigational references for each leg of the routes. In cooperation with DanPilot and BIMCO, this new edition has been fully revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the region, with reference to important information such as pilotage, anchorages, reporting requirements and traffic.
OCIMF - Guidelines for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multi Buoy Moorings (MBM)
£171.00 £190.00
Guidelines for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multi Buoy Moorings (MBM)
Confined Space Safe Practice (IACS Rec.72) - 3rd Edition 2025
£22.50 £25.00
Available to pre-order. Stock due in March. This publication provides guidance on best practice for confined space entry. It details appropriate PPE, safe entry policies and procedures, general hazards and atmosphere testing. It also includes survey preparation advice, such as approaches to tank cleaning and lighting.
Passage Planning Guidelines, 2025 Edition
£292.50 £325.00
Available to pre-order. Stock due in April 2025. Passage Planning Guidelines 2025 - (Incorporating Radar and ARPA, Safe Nav Watch and Teamwork on the Nav Bridge)
Shipmaster's Security Manual 2025
£247.50 £275.00
E-book available. Stock (print copy) due in April 2025. The BIMCO Shipmaster's Security Manual contains guidance to shipowners, Masters and crew on the most pertinent security challenges facing the maritime industry today.
The Use of Large Tankers in Seasonal First-Year Ice and Severe Sub-Zero Conditions
£121.50 £135.00
This publication provides guidance to chartering and vetting groups on the safe operation of tankers in areas affected by seasonal first-year ice. It is primarily aimed at the use of low, or no, ice class tankers, from 50,000 tonnes deadweight upwards, likely to encounter first-year ice.
COLREGs Macneil's Seamanship Examiner Pocket Book - Third Edition, Volumes I-IV
£35.10 £39.00
IN STOCK. This user friendly guide to the COLREGs contains over 500 self-assessment questions and answers and is supported with colour images and diagrams. It is the ideal reference guide when preparing for any examination that requires interpretation of the COLREGs.
BIMCO's Holiday Calendar 2025
£148.50 £165.00
The Holiday Calendar 2025 lists the general holidays for each country, as well as the operating hours of the country's main ports and terminals. This new edition has been revised to offer even better coverage, reliability and transparency.
eBook - Guide to Port Entry 2025
£585.00 £650.00
Guide to Port Entry 2025 is expected in February 2025.
OCIMF - Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers, 2nd Edition 2025
£76.50 £85.00
E-Book is available to purchase. Stock of print copy is due in April 2025. This publication provides detailed guidance on the specification, purchasing, testing and design particulars of mooring hawsers. The second edition includes rope design particulars and documents including the Offer of Hawser Form and the OCIMF Compliance Certificate ensuring rope manufacturers, purchasers and inspectors have the latest guidance and information.