An invaluable aid to masters of ships for more than thirty years. Since the publication of the second edition more than a decade ago, many substantive changes have occurred in both the legal and operational environments affecting seagoing vessels and their crews. In response to these changes, this book has been completely updated and been renamed to include masters on all seagoing vessels, including oceangoing tugs. A complete guide for the newly appointed master, it is also useful to experienced masters as a checklist for the voluminous paperwork required in all phases of business aboard, including shipping articles, vessel documents and certificates, crew lists, customs and immigration requirements, accounting procedures, bills of lading, charter parties, vessel accidents, and logbooks. The master of a vessel is required to comply with state and federal laws that apply to the vessel and crew, the laws of foreign countries when the vessel is in their waters, and applicable international law. Mastering the details of these various jurisdictions can be intimidating, but this handbook demystifies the regulations and states the requirements in plain language. New topics in the third edition include vessel security, communications, and flag etiquette. Useful appendices give details on various agencies and contact personnel, acronyms and definitions, and medical evacuation and travelers' insurance companies.

An invaluable aid to masters of ships for more than 30 years. Since the initial publication of the third edition in 2001, many substantive changes have occurred in both the legal and operational environments, affecting seagoing vessels and their crews. In response to these changes, this book has been completely updated and been renamed to include masters on all seagoing vessels, including oceangoing tugs. A complete guide for the newly appointed master, it is also useful to experienced masters as a checklist for the voluminous paperwork required in all phases of business aboard, including shipping articles, vessel documents and certificates, crew lists, customs and immigration requirements, accounting procedures, bills of lading, charter parties, vessel accidents, and logbooks. The master of a vessel is required to comply with state and federal laws that apply to the vessel and crew, the laws of foreign countries when the vessel is in their waters, and applicable international law. Mastering the details of these various jurisdictions can be intimidating, but this handbook demystifies the regulations and states the requirements in plain language. New topics in the fourth edition include vessel security, communications, and flag etiquette. Useful appendixes give details on various agencies and contact personnel, acronyms and definitions, and medical evacuation and travelers’ insurance companies.

This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library. The diversity of the subjects covered is unique and the results of research developed over many years are not only comprehensive, but also have important implications on real life issues in maritime business. The new edition covers a vast number of topics, including: • Shipping Economics and Maritime Nexus • International Seaborne Trade • Economics of Shipping Market and Shipping Cycles • Economics of Shipping Sectors • Issues in Liner Shipping • Economics of Maritime Safety and Seafaring Labour Market • National and International Shipping Policies • Aspects of Shipping Management and Operations• Shipping Investment and Finance • Port Economics and Management • Aspects of International Logistics

Further information on www.deckguide.net. Deck Officers and Masters guide is the ultimate STCW compliant handbook for Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch, Masters and Chief Mates. The Volume 1 also fits with the needs of Officers in Charge of an Enegineering Watch, professionals other than seafarers operating in the maritime field, Naval Architecture/Engineer students or simply shipping enthusiasts. The subdivision of the topics makes the volumes extremely flexible for use in different fields, and the style and layout choices make the volumes particularly suitable for visual learning styles; in fact, more than 600 coloured pictures and drawings are provided.The theoretical notions are kept synthetic and direct as much as possible and are characterized by pragmatism and on-the-job vision in order to exclude the intervention of heavy mathematical considerations. In addition, the Volume 1 is provided with about 200 solved exercises and worked examples.The Deck Officers and Masters Guide, Volume 1 - Shipbuilding, Ship Stability and Ship Operations deals with the basics of shipbuilding, cargo handling, and the management of safety and environment issues in order to set out the fundamentals of what is required for a comprehensive mastery of all aspects related to ships as means of transport and to the management of ship operations. The Deck Officers and Masters Guide, Volume 1 - Shipbuilding, Ship Stability and Ship Operations is made up of six units dealing with Shipbuilding (Unit 1), Ship stability (Unit 2), Cargo handling (Unit 3), Safety and security management (Unit 4), Environment protection (Unit 5), Emergencies (Unit 6). The IMO system is outlined as a first element of the book, and frequent references to the relevant IMO conventions, codes and resolutions are provided in order to allow the reader to easily find the proper legislative requirements wherever more in-depth knowledge of specific topics is required. Further information on www.deckguide.net