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From 1st July 2024 the IMO have withdrawn their IMO Bookshelf.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)
Designing the Electric Energy System of Ships, 2nd Edition
£75.00
This book is intended to be a reference guide for those engineers dealing with the design and operation of ship electric energy systems. Modern ships tend to be more and more electrified, hence their electric energy system is of utmost importance, especially considering its predominant role in total efficiency, emissions, and fuel consumption.
Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems, 2019 revised edition
£75.00
Revised edition 2019. The book is primarily intended for students at technical universities on a Bachelors course. The more advanced chapters can be used at Masters Level.
Crude Oil Tanker Basics
£75.00
The Theory and Practice of Crude Oil Cargo Operations
Controllable Pitch Propellers - Revised Edition
£40.00
This book provides practical information on the characteristics, construction, operation and maintenance of controllable pitch propellers (CPPs). It is written in a clear and interesting style that does not require specialist knowledge and features numerous explanatory diagrams and illustrations.
Confined Space Safe Practice (IACS Rec.72) - 3rd Edition 2025
£25.00
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.
Circumnavigation & Ocean Passagemaking - (Astra's Voyage Around the Southern Oceans)
£50.00
A rare insight into the preparations for and completion of ASTRA’s unique circumnavigation via all of the Capes in the Southern Hemisphere in 2022.
Chief Mate/Master Unlimited: Orals Notes, 1st Edition 2025
£75.00
Chief Mate/Master Unlimited: Orals Notes (Macneil's Seamanship Examiner) - (1st Edition: 2025) Stock is expected in June 2025. Available to pre-order.
Chemical Tankers: A Pocket Safety Guide, 3rd Edition, 2022
£40.00
This book explores best practices on tankers carrying chemical and similar hazardous products, and provides a good introduction to safe tanker practice, terminology and standards. This guide is aimed as basic safety information for seafarers of all ranks and positions.
Chemical Tanker Notes & Operational Practice, 2nd Edition
£95.00
Hardcopy is expected in stock in November 2024. eBook on Witherby Connect available to purchase.
Cargo Ventilation: A Guide to Good Practice, 2nd Edition
£30.00
This publication is a guide to cargo ventilation best practice.
Cargo Notes, 2nd Edition
£25.00
2nd edition contains a wealth of factual information on the carriage and handling of cargoes.