Witherby Connect
Once purchased, we will assign the eBook to your email address and send you your login details for Witherby Connect. Once assign, it is non-returnable and non-refundable.
Please note that these can only be accessed via Witherby Connect and the Witherby Connect offline app. The online library does NOT allow users to export a PDF copy of the book.
There are also limitations to how many pages you can print. If you need to have the entire book printed, please buy a hard copy.
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. If you can't find them at the shop, 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.
Use on and offline: Witherby Connect provides flexible access. Publications can be viewed while connected to the internet and are downloaded to the browser’s cache for access offline, making it suitable for use even when internet access cannot be guaranteed.
You can access Witherby Connect on any modern browser including, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.
Witherby Connect User Guide
The following walkthrough demonstrates how to purchase and access eBooks for use on Witherby Connect, the maritime industry library accessible from your browser.
View here.
Information for IMO Bookshelf Users
From 1st July 2024 the IMO have withdrawn their IMO Bookshelf.
For their IMO books purchased from IMO directly, vessels have two options:
1. Vessels can just continue using Witherby Connect.
The advantage of doing so is that they don’t need to move to a yearly subscription option or need to manage their portfolio without the expertise of their Chart Agent.
When choosing this option, nothing changes: vessels have purchased a perpetual licence to eBooks and all titles are accessible from within Witherby Connect as they were previously.
New IMO titles will continue to be available as well, together with eBooks from Witherbys and all major industry bodies such as: ICS, OCIMF, SIGTTO, BIMCO, CDI, IMarEST etc.
The latest errata, corrigenda and supplements will be provided in the usual manner.
Contact your Chart Agent to purchase these new eBooks.
2. Vessels can choose instead to move to the new IMO ePublications system that only contains IMO books.
This is a new offering that is starting on 1st July and Witherbys has not been in any way involved in this new system. We are unable to provide support for the new IMO ePublications platform as it is not our product.
Please contact [email protected] for all IMO ePublications platform enquiries.
If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected] or Witherby Technical Support (supportsystem.com)
OCIMF - Competence Assurance Guidelines for Mooring, Loading and Lightering Masters
£190.00
This OCIMF publication contains recommendations to support a marine facility’s competence development programmes for Mooring Masters. There is no established requirement for this group of maritime professionals and the objective of these Guidelines is to provide a competence baseline that can be applied internationally.
OCIMF - Guide to Manufacturing and Purchasing Hoses for Offshore Moorings (GMPHOM 2009) - Including Considerations Relating to Hose System Design
£190.00
This guide provides technical recommendations and guidance to help ensure the satisfactory performance?of hoses commonly used at offshore moorings.
OCIMF - Guidelines for Offshore Tanker Operations
£300.00
This new publication provides guidance on the general principles, procedures and equipment required to safely moor and transfer cargo between offshore terminals and offtake tankers.
OCIMF - Guidelines for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multi Buoy Moorings (MBM)
£190.00
Guidelines for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multi Buoy Moorings (MBM)
OCIMF - Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers, 2nd Edition 2025
£85.00
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.
OCIMF - Marine Terminal Operator Competence and Training Guide (MTOCT)
£135.00
This OCIMF guide assists in the design of marine terminal operator training courses that achieve and maintain the highest practical standards of competence.
OCIMF - Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4)
£355.00
Mooring a ship to a berth is a common function for the maritime industry, however incidents that harm ship and terminal personnel still occur. This publication establishes recommended minimum requirements that will help ship designers, terminal designers, ship operators and mooring line manufacturers improve the design, performance and safety of mooring systems.
OCIMF - Offshore Vessel Management and Self Assessment (OVMSA), 2nd Edition 2019
£245.00
Offshore Vessel Management and Self Assessment (OVMSA2) programme is a tool to help companies operating offshore vessels assess, measure and improve their management systems. These systems encompass all company activities, including technical, operational, personnel and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), both on board and ashore.
OCIMF - Recommendations for Oil and Chemical Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment - First Edition 2017
£245.00
This publication provides guidance relating to oil, chemical and dual classed oil/chemical tanker manifolds with the aim of improving compatibility with shore facilities. It will benefit personnel who work with oil and chemical tanker manifolds and associated equipment or who are engaged in designing, constructing or repairing ships.
OCIMF - Single Point Mooring Maintenance and Operations Guide, 3rd Edition (SMOG)
£245.00
An industry guide with technical recommendations and guidance for the operation and maintenance of single point moorings (SPM).
Offshore Engineering and Production
£95.00
The ideal companion for working offshore.