This publication provides in-depth practical knowledge of electrical appliances associated with modern marine starter safety and control circuits. It explains and illustrates the elements of marine switchgear starters, how to take electrical measurements, and the...
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New report calls for more industry involvement in Ocean Governance
The World Ocean Council released the "Ocean Governance and the Private Sector." This is an ocean review and foresight document based on continuing WOC work with and for the global ocean business community on Ocean Governance. The report identifies problems, solutions...
New Editions 25/18
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 21st June 2018 118 Italy - West Coast, Ports in the Gulf of Genoa. Approaches to La Spezia. Rada di la Spezia. Viareggio. Marina di Carrara. 21-06-2018 120 International Chart...
ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) and ADMIRALTY ECDIS Service Price Review. Effective 28 June 2018.
Please be aware that UKHO have announced that a revised pricing for AVCS products will take effect on 28th June. AVCS and ADMIRALTY ECDIS Service pricing is reviewed quarterly to take account of the continually increasing coverage available through the Services...
Connectivity now vital to seafarer happiness, says new report
The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest of its ongoing Seafarer Happiness Index Reports, revealing a growing link between onboard connectivity and seafarer happiness levels. Overall Seafarers' Happiness index figures have shown a rise, and while it is...
New Editions 24/30
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Admiralty Charts Published 14th June 2018 511 Ecuador, Entrance to Rio Guayas including Canal de Cascajal. 14-06-2018 512 Ecuador, Rio Guayas and Guyaquil. Rio Guayas and Guayaquil. Continuation to Guayaquil. 14-06-2018...
Marine ISO signage changes & Spring Bank Holiday Opening Times
Marine ISO signage to replace IMO for Shipboard escape route signs and emergency equipment location markings From the 1st of January 2019, all new vessels will be required to be fitted with signage conforming to IMO resolution A.1116(30). All existing vessels will...
Iridium gains GMDSS recognition
Ships will have a choice of emergency communications systems following a historic agreement at IMO. Iridium gained recognition on 21 May by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee as a future provider of satellite communications as part of the Global Maritime Distress and...
New Editions Week 22/18
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Admiralty Charts Published 31st May 2018 2663 International Chart Series, France - West Coast, Ile d'Yeu to Pointe de la Coubre. 31-05-2018 2664 International Chart Series, France - West Coast, Pointe de la Coubre to...
Astro Navigation Volume 2 – coming soon!
The Nautical Institute have announced that the production of Astro Navigation - The Admiralty Manual of Navigation Volume 2 - 11th edition was unfortunately delayed. However, the book is now with the printer and due to be released within the coming months. For more...