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].

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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.

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ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2025 Edition

£295.00
E-book available. The print is expected in end of April in stock. ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping (Incorporating Preparations for Inspections) - 2025 Edition

ECDIS Procedures Guide - 2024-2025 Edition

£375.00
The 2024-2025 Guide has been updated to reflect development of the '6th Generation' of ECDIS. This new generation demonstrates use of AI in navigation, with automatic COLREG recommendations now integrated into the software. Dynamic squat and automatic UKC tools have also been added, with new routeing charts integrated to make AI generated route calculations more fuel efficient for ships. While there are many advantages to these technological advances, the Guide also outlines potential problems and procedures for best practice. Volume 2 is entirely online and features Quick Reference Guides for the leading ECDIS manufacturers. It also includes familiarisation checklists and key menu functions to be aware of when operating specific systems.

ECDIS Procedures Guide 2019 - sale 20% off

£220.00 £275.00
The ECDIS Procedures Guide provides recommendations designed to accompany a ship’s Safety Management System (SMS) regarding the use of ECDIS for navigation and voyage planning. It also provides guidance on how ECDIS should be configured and used as a ship’s primary means of navigation. The 2019 Guide has been fully updated to reflect the latest software and procedural changes, which have been combined with observations on known ECDIS detentions.

ECDIS Safety Settings and UKC Management, 2nd Edition

£20.00
This publication is a guide to ECDIS safety setting and under keel clearance (UKC) management. This booklet aims to provide a deeper insight into the principal Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) safety settings and provide guidance to ensure they are understood by the ECDIS operator. It explains how under keel clearance (UKC) should be calculated and effectively managed by the navigator.

Effective Mooring - 4th Edition

£25.00
Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.

Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record (ETO CR)

£70.00
The MNTB has produced the Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record (ETO CR) so that seafarers can demonstrate the sea time competence requirements as part of the MCA Electro-Technical Certificate of Competency.

Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs)

£25.00
Their need, role, design and operational features

FPSO Handbook

£95.00
The FPSO Handbook describes marine equipment, oil and gas processing arrangements and legislation relating to the marine and offshore industries. This book will be of value to those involved in the design, construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of FPSOs, both on and offshore.

Fresh Air in Dark Places

£21.00 £30.00
30% OFF. This book is an informative guide to the hazards associated with entering enclosed or confined spaces on board and is an essential resource for anyone involved in this activity.

Gas and Dual-Fuel Engines for Ship Propulsion, Power Plants and Cogeneration

£168.00
Gas and Dual-Fuel Engines for Ship Propulsion, Power Plants and Cogeneration from 0 to 100,000 kW

Guidance for LNG Carriers Transiting the Panama Canal 1st Edition

£100.00 £125.00
With the completion of the Panama Canal (third set of locks) expansion project in June 2016, the majority of LNG carriers are now able to transit the Canal. This Guide provides practical guidance on the ACP requirements, including pre-arrival procedures, security, navigation, pilotage, mooring, tugs, LNG cargo carriage, vapour management, propulsion systems, bridge visibility and contingency planning.

Guidance Manual for Tanker Structures - Consolidated Edition 2025-26

£420.00