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From 1st July 2024 the IMO have withdrawn their IMO Bookshelf.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)
ICS Ship Recycling Guide
£145.00
Ship recycling is a crucial aspect of the shipping industry, and it is important that shipowners and crew understand the process thoroughly. Not only is it a legal obligation to dispose of a ship responsibly, but it also plays a significant role in the protection of the environment and the safety of workers involved in the process.
IACS Recommendation on Cyber Resilience
£75.00
This publication outlines the technical requirements needed to produce cyber resilient ships. It consolidates IACS’ previous 12 recommendations on cyber resilience.
Hatch Covers: Operation, Testing and Maintenance
£95.00
This book provides a definitive study of hatch cover testing and maintenance.
Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation: A Guide to Good Practice - 2nd Edition
£30.00
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.
Guidelines to Shipping Companies on Health and Safety
£75.00
This publication contains guidelines to shipping companies on key health and safety topics: alcohol misuse, drug abuse, hepatitis, HIV and AIDS, smoking in the workplace, behavioural safety systems and violence, aggression, verbal abuse and threats against staff on passenger ships. The topics have been identified as important for the health, safety and welfare of seafarers and the shipboard working environment.
Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention, 4th Edition
£140.00
The fourth edition of Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention sets out the obligations for shipping companies and includes guidance on how to ensure compliance on board.
Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code, 6th Edition
£170.00
Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code, 6th Edition. The sixth edition adds a brand new chapter on internal audits, to assist companies with ongoing compliance, reduce delays at port and stay on top of continuous improvement goals.
Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 4th Edition
£155.00
The ILO MLC is a truly ground-breaking instrument. The shipping industry is unique in being the only industrial sector to have such a comprehensive global regime in place, setting out mandatory standards for the employment of the world’s two million merchant seafarers, which are now strictly enforced by governments worldwide through a sophisticated system of flag state inspections and port state control.
Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, 6th
£180.00
6th Edition is now available
Global Health Emergency Guide: Helping Shipping Companies Prepare, Act and Recover, 1st Edition
£180.00
Hardcopy expected in stock in August. The title provides a comprehensive and practical framework for shipping companies to get ahead and prepare for any future global health emergency.