The Turkish Straits are some of the busiest waterways in the world. They are the only waterway connection between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and more than 3% of the global oil supply passes through them. On average, 50,000 vessels per year transit through...
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Passage Planning Guide – Straits of Malacca and Singapore
This publication is for the guidance of Masters and navigating officers transiting the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. The grounding of the Japanese VLCC, ‘Showa Maru’, in January 1975, off Buffalo Rock in the Straits of Singapore, spilling crude oil into the...
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Charts & Publications Title Due New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts Published 8th April 2021 431 Brazil - Southern Coast, Porto de Sepetiba and Approaches. Continuation to CSA Terminal. 08/04/2021 1270 International Chart Series, Korea -...
Flag State Inspections
These guidelines have been developed to assist flag State administrations to effectively implement their responsibilities with respect to the ship inspection and certification duties under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) updated to reflect...
New from Witherby’s Publishing Group. Bridge Resource Management Guidance.
Bridge Resource Management Guidance’ is an operational handbook that explores what good management looks like and details, for all types of vessels, techniques to develop optimised bridge teams. It equips readers with the principles and practice necessary to avoid...
New Editions
Charts & Publications Title Due New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts Published 1st April 2021 414 West Indies – Cuba, Puerto de la Habana 01/04/2021 442 International Chart Series, English Channel, Lizard Point to Berry Head. 01/04/2021 1178 International Chart...
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These suggested standards are useful for all types of LNG carriers, regardless of size. They are relevant to any officer that is involved in the entire LNG cargo cycle operation, including the role of cargo engineer. It is the responsibility of the owner to decide the...
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This document provides guidance relating to the development and operation of floating LNG installations, which for the purposes of this document encompass floating storage units (FSUs), floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and LNG floating production,...
New Editions
Charts & Publications Title Due New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts Published 25th March 2021 26 International Chart Series, England - South Coast, Harbours on the South Coast of Devon. A. Tor Bay. B. Brixham Harbour. C. Teignmouth Harbour. D. Torquay Harbour....
Witherby’s Connect
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...