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.
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.
Offshore Heavylift and Project Cargo Contracts
£175.00
This guide is a valuable reference tool for anyone working in the offshore service sector looking for insight and guidance on BIMCO’s wide range of offshore contracts and charter parties.
Onboard Safety, 2nd Edition
£25.00
This book is a comprehensive introduction to shipboard safety for crews, trainees and shoreside personnel. It summarises the key elements of safety and provides case studies of relevant incidents. It includes sections on international and local regulations and guidelines, permit to work systems, safe means of access, introduction and familiarisation for new crew, risk assessments and specific hazardous activities, such as entry into enclosed spaces and mooring operations.
Passage Planning Guide - English Channel, Dover Strait and Southern North Sea - 2024-25 Edition
£325.00
This Guide is an essential resource for any ship navigating the English Channel, Dover Strait and Southern North Sea. Published in conjunction with the UK Chamber of Shipping, it contains passage planning information and the latest navigational guidance and practical advice for the region. It includes full-colour, pull-out chartlets, details of traffic hotspots and main ferry routes, weather and tidal information, and TSS and VTS information.
Passage Planning Guide - Panama Canal, 2024-25 Edition
£325.00
This Guide details the requirements and preparations for Masters and Navigating Officers on vessels intending to transit the Panamax or Neopanamax locks of the Panama Canal.
Passage Planning Guide – Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) (PPG – SOMS 2025-26 Edition)
£325.00
This publication provides passage planning guidance for Masters and navigating officers when transiting the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. This new edition has been fully revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the region, with reference to high vigilance areas, Straits Pilot Services, TSS and VTS information
Passage Planning Guide, Baltic: Danish Straits - (PPG - Baltic, 2025-26 Edition)
£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.
Passage Planning Guide: Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait - (PPG - GBRTS 2023-24 Edition)
£325.00
This publication has been revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. All the data contained within this Guide has been reviewed and validated by Auriga Pilots, drawing on their considerable experience in all areas of the Marine Park and beyond.
Passage Planning Guide: Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait (PPG - GBRTS 2023-24)
£325.00
This publication has been revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. All the data contained within this Guide has been reviewed and validated by Auriga Pilots, drawing on their considerable experience in all areas of the Marine Park and beyond.