This publication contains the three most important IMO instruments dealing with life-saving appliances, as updated, namely the International Life-saving Appliance (LSA) Code (resolution MSC.48(66)), the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) and the Code of practice for evaluation, testing and acceptance of prototype novel life-saving appliances and arrangements (resolution A.520(13)).

The purpose of this manual is to provide all members of the crew with information about purpose and use of all life-saving appliances on board, the meaning of the ship's alarms, the procedures for abandonment and survival techniques.

In this second edition of Seamanship Techniques, the author covers all the seamanship knowledge required by marine students and serving seafarers. Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, it incorporates all recent amendments to Collision Regulations, and is used by training establishments around the world. This single volume combining D J House's work allows mariners to benefit from the author's 30 years' experience, both as a lecturer and as a seafarer on many different types of vessel. The new edition has been revised throughout to take account of the latest developments up to 2000, and will be valid for many years to come.