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.
21st Century Seamanship
£85.50 £95.00
The book to get you through your exams and a reference for the rest of your career! This 1,200 page, full colour publication takes the traditional values of centuries of good seamanship and blends them with today’s reality. It is essential reading for seafarers at every level, covering ship types, handling and stability, onboard procedures and equipment, regulations, emergency response, and much more.
A Guide to Managing Maintenance in Accordance with the Requirements of the ISM Code (IACS Rec 74)
£25.00
This document aims to assist ship operators in meeting the shipboard maintenance requirements of the ISM Code by providing guidance on the development and improvement of maintenance management systems.
A Practical Guide to Salvage and Places of Refuge - (For Shipboard Use)
£175.00
This Guide deals with the practical aspects of salvaging a ship and the implications for a ship that requires a Place of Refuge.
Ballast Water Management, 7th edition 2016 updated to MEPC 69
£103.00 £206.00
Special offer 50% off - 10th edition Published: November 2019.
Ballast Water Management,15th Ed. 2024
£375.00
Ballast Water Management, 15th Edition - Understanding the regulations, treatment technologies and practical information
Ballast Water Record Book - 6th Edition
£35.00
New 6th Edition is now available
Best Practice Guidelines for Stowage and Securing of Steel Cargoes
£125.00
These Guidelines have been developed to assist shipmasters, ship's officers, port Captains, load port agents and stevedores, charterers and shippers when planning to load steel cargoes that are bound for Malaysia or Singapore and the following Ports are unequivocal in their endorsement of the Guidelines and are fully committed to ensuring enforcement of compliance: Johor Port, Jurong Port, Northport (Malaysia), Penang Port and Westports Malaysia.
Bills of Lading: A Guide to Good Practice, 4th Edition
£95.00
This publication is designed to help understand Bills of Lading and the problems and practical issues common to their everyday use.
BIMCO - Check Before Fixing 2021
£175.00
There is a lot of focus on risk management in shipping nowadays and BIMCO’s publication “Check before Fixing 2021” is a handy tool in this respect. This publication is a practical handbook written by shipping people specifically intended for shipping practitioners. It is not a legal textbook for lawyers but a “must have” tool for shipping people who need to make quick decisions.
BIMCO - Ship Management Contracts
£175.00
This publication compiles BIMCO’s ship management related contracts and explanatory notes into a handy and useful reference book. The latest edition of each contract is included.
BIMCO's Holiday Calendar 2025
£165.00
The Holiday Calendar 2025 lists the general holidays for each country, as well as the operating hours of the country's main ports and terminals. This new edition has been revised to offer even better coverage, reliability and transparency.
Biofouling, Biosecurity and Hull Cleaning, 2nd Edition
£145.00
This publication identifies ship structures that are vulnerable to biofouling, factors affecting the rate of build-up and the effect of biofouling on performance and operating costs.