Helping you to Pass Your MCA Orals
A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules is the essential reference to the safe operation of all vessels at sea. Published continuously since 1965, this respected and expert guide is the classic text for all who need to practically and legally understand and comply with ‘The Rules’. This seventh edition includes the full text of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, with practical discussion of the implications of the rules included alongside all updates seen over the years.
A self-teaching aid that covers International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) or Rules of the Road, including navigation lights and related situations that could be asked within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency oral examinations for the deck certificate of competency.
This book is divided into two sections. The first section contains simple explanations of the Rules of the Road, while the second section covers more than sixty situations and exam questions.
An extremely useful visual aid. This easy-to-read guide provides clear and simple questions and answers to a complex subject.
This volume is a revision aid in a subject which is compulsory for RYA sailing courses, including Day Skipper, Yachtmaster and the International Certificate of Competence exams, and is essential knowledge for anyone who goes to sea. It provides questions and expanded explanatory answers for each section of the Collision Rules (right of way, lights and shapes, sound signals, and distress signals), and concludes with a mixed bag of questions to consolidate knowledge."
Every seafarer must apply the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea, Colregs in short. The Rules themselves and their interpretation are applicable to everyone regardless of training and kind of vessel. This book contains many pictures and 3D-illustrations of the lights on different vessels to exemplify the meaning of these lights. The reader will become familiar with priority rules by studying the views from above and from the bridges of the vessels.
Expert information for yachtsmen and professional mariners. This is the ideal book to improve your understanding of the nautical rule of the road whether you need to pass an exam or require an onboard reference. Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. This comprehensive guide explains the intention of each rule and how it should be applied when on the water.
Reeds Maritime Meteorology is written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant ships and for fishermen. It provides descriptions of the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them, and deals specifically with:
* weather forecasting at sea and the use of fax, navtex and saltellite technology
* ocean currents and swell
* tropical revolving storms
Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fourth edition of this book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watch keeping duties and pollution control. Used by training establishments around the world, this is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.
- Now in full colour.
- Includes modern techniques such as electronic navigation and AIS technology.
- Comprehensive coverage of the knowledge required by seafarers of all ranks.
- Covers all the knowledge required to take readers from Cadet to Master rank.
The Seamanship Examiner is a complete study and revision guide, based on the international Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping, for cadet and serving crew in the merchant marine sector. It is the ideal study package for anyone preparing for the oral assessment taken by every marine professional to acquire a Deck Certificate of Competency at various levels of seniority up through Master.
With hundreds of tutorial questions and answers, plus interactive multiple choice examinations.
This book covers the knowledge of shipboard operations required by candidates for professional qualification as Chief Officer and Master Mariner. It deals with the basic routines and procedures, and the many regulations governing their use, for the safe
and efficient operation of merchant ships. The book is also designated a fundamental text for the Maritime Transport paper of the Chartered Institute of Transport's membership examinations.
and efficient operation of merchant ships. The book is also designated a fundamental text for the Maritime Transport paper of the Chartered Institute of Transport's membership examinations.
Ship Construction is the market leading text for the professional shipbuilding and naval architecture sector. Acting as both a reference on the latest developments in construction techniques, safety and shipyard practice for professionals and a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, the book covers the complete construction process, from ship specification to competed vessel. Covering each core operation and providing detailed understanding of the key ship construction steps.
Ship Construction for Marine Students covers the majority of the descriptive work in the Syllabus for Naval Architecture in Part B of the Department of Transport exams for Class 1 and Class 2 Engineers, together with the ship construction content of the General Engineering Knowledge papers. It is also useful for those studying for Mate and Master examinations. This book gives an indication of typical methods of construction in a concise manner with plenty of illustrations.
Understanding ship stability - the ability of a ship to return to an initial state after disturbing forces and moments - is critical for all maritime students and professionals studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within marine or naval companies or institutions. The seventh edition of this classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces.
Stability is a difficult concept to define. The idea of a stable character is readily grasped, although it is harder to put into words. The same applies to the notion of a stable ship, as stability is an intangible and complex entity. Nevertheless, it plays an extremely important role in navigation. If a ship is unstable, there is immediate danger to ship, crew, passengers and the environment. Therefore, stability regulations have been established for all types of ships.
This indispensible guide to ship stability covers essential topics such as flotation and buoyancy, small angle, large angle and longitudinal stability, water density effects, bilging, ship resistance, and advanced hydrostatics. Each chapter has a comprehensive list of aims and objectives at the start of the topic, followed by a check-list at the end of the topic for students to ensure that they have developed all the relevant skills before moving onto the next topic area.
The tenth edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and expanded to take account of the latest changes to maritime regulations and procedures. It is an invaluable reference for all who need to understand the fundamentals of business and law as they affect the day-to-day management of a commercial ship. Designed primarily as a study aid for Master’s Orals, the book is also used by OOW and Chief Mate students and has drawn the praises of many successful Orals candidates.
GMDSS - A Users Handbook
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its geographical position. Since it was first published, this book has helped explain the system for anyone using GMDSS and has been excellent pre-course reading for students. GMDSS: A User's Handbook has proved an invaluable reference for exam candidates.
Superyacht Master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules and will be required reading for all those undertaking a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar sized commercial craft.
The professional's choice - Fast, quad-colour medium-sized torch with choice of white, red, green or blue LED light
Easy-twist colour selection - change colours at the flick of a switch
Prismatic diffusor for optimum light and colour performance
Smart Light Technology(SLT). Micro-chip controlled light options - power, low power, blink
Water ingress resistant construction IPX4, batteries included
An ideal torch for watch-keepers and seafarers! Waterproof to IPX7 standard and with Red, White and Green LED's this torch is great for use on the Bridge at night.
The Torch every watch-keeper needs! This red LED torch is water resistant, rechargable and has five different modes, High, Medium, Low, Strobe and SOS.