Digital library for shipping companies
Access the largest collection of maritime publications and eBooks on board vessels, in a fast and easy to use digital format.
The publications and eBooks are already on Challenger eReader and are available instantly at the touch of a button – you no longer have to wait for a paper publication to be shipped to your vessel.
All of the mandatory publications are instantly available, to keep your vessels compliant.
Advantages of eReader
Reduce administration
The latest set of publications is always available in eReader and kept up to date by Poseidon.
Offline access to publications
There is no need for an internet connection to access publications – you can get permits offline.
Simple and easy to use
Streamlined design, one-click updating and filtered search results make it quick and easy to access and find eBooks.
A faster approach
Remove the shipping time and costs associated with a paper library – the publications are easily accessed instantly on board.
Full inventory list
The library feature shows you all of the publications available for you to purchase and has total visibility of the purchased books on board.
Vessel compliance
Compliance is made easy as the latest mandatory publications are on board at all times. There is no need to manually keep track of new editions.
Regular additions
New books from a variety of publishers are added regularly to the digital library to make sure you have the publications you need.
Inspections made easy
In the event of a vessel inspection, eReader makes it easy by ensuring compliance by having all mandatory publications available on board at all times.
The days of manually searching for a paper book are over – eReader stores them all in the one system.
Updates and amendments to publications are highlighted and distributed automatically, ensuring the latest copy is always available.
Easily find information
The optimised search and filter categories help you to quickly and easily find the information and publications you need.
You can search by publication title, publishers, language and book category, for example, ‘Safety/SOLAS’.
There is no need for the internet to search and access publications on eReader – you can search, access and get permits for books either online or offline. The only time the internet is needed is during installation
Categories of publications in eReader
Administration – Cargoes/IMDG – COLREGs – Communication/GMDSS – Engine – Environmental/MARPOL – Flag state regulations – History – Information papers – Legislation – Medical – Meteorology and Oceanography – Mooring and Towing – Navigation – Piracy – Safety/SOLAS – Seamanship – Security/ISPS – Stability – Training
Flag state regulations in eReader
eReader contains a wide range of flag state regulations for vaious countries; Azerbaijan – Bahamas – Canada – Cayman Islands – Cyprus – Denmark – Gibraltar – Greece – Hong Kong – Isle of Man – Liberia – Luxembourg – Malta – Marshall Islands – Norway – Panama – Singapore – South Africa – United Kingdom – USA and Vanuatu.
All are maintained and updated bi-monthly when you have signed up for a yearly license.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows PC with Windows version 10 or 11
8 GB RAM. 15GB hard disk space
HD and above resolutions 1360×768 (minimum 1024×720)
Minimum .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime
Internet connection needed for installation
