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From 1st July 2024 the IMO have withdrawn their IMO Bookshelf.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)
Safety and Health at Sea, 2nd Edition
£95.00
Safety and Health at Sea is a manual designed to help ships’ Masters, safety supervisors and officers to create a safe and healthy working and living environment for ships’ crews.
Ship Automation for Marine Engineers and ETOs, 2nd Edition
£75.00
2nd Edition, July 2021
Ship Lay-up Guide
£195.00
This new publication is a comprehensive guide to best practice when placing a ship into lay-up and is an essential aid for ship owners/managers considering ship lay-up.
Ship Manoeuvring Principles, 2nd Edition
£40.00
This publication explains the theory and practice of ship manoeuvring and basics of pilotage. It covers a wide range of manoeuvres and provides practical guidance on the dynamic forces acting on the ship and appropriate use of the ship’s controls. The book is based on the author’s extensive experience as a pilot and is both informative and easy to read.
Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases
£300.00
Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases. The Guide is aimed at providing advice for Masters, Marine Superintendents and others, such as STS service providers and transfer organisers, who may be involved in the planning and execution of STS operations.
Ship Vetting and its Application to LNG, 3rd Edition
£350.00
This publication describes the vetting of LNG carriers, incorporating the use of the SIRE 2.0 programme as a risk assessment tool. It provides an overview of LNG shipping business with recommendations on the technical aspects of LNG ships relevant to the vetting and clearance process.
Shipboard Drills
£30.00
This is a practical and up-to-date guide to undertaking and managing drills on board. It includes drills relating to fire, MOB, collision, groundings, piracy attack, oil spill, hull damage, enclosed space rescue, blackout, lifeboats and emergency towing. Conducting drills at regular intervals is the best way to prepare your crew to deal with likely emergency situations that may arise onboard.
Shipboard Response to Stowaways and Distressed People in Small Boats
£175.00
Shipboard Response to Stowaways and Distressed People in Small Boats - 2025-26 Edition
Shiphandling – Passenger Ships Without Tugs
£95.00
Written by an industry expert, this detailed, illustrated publication provides guidance and practical advice relating to the handling of cruise liners and ferries.
Shipmaster’s Ballast Water Management Manual, BIMCO, Version 2.0
£135.00
This essential guide covers all aspects of ballast water management, including the development of familiarisation and operational plans.
Shipmaster's Bunkering Manual 2022
£175.00
The Shipmaster’s Bunkering Manual is a unique result of cooperation between BIMCO and IBIA to create insight and practical understanding of bunkering across the shipping sectors. The purpose of this manual is to create a common understanding of best practices when bunkering so as to facilitate smoother bunker deliveries and safe handling around the world.
Shipping and Supply Contracts
£175.00
This comprehensive guide, by an industry expert, examines contracts for the transportation of cargoes and the storage, transfer and supply of cargoes at depots and terminals. It also discusses the sale of those cargoes and associated agency and consultancy services.