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Maritime fraud, international intrigue and an indefatigable investigator – all add up to a fascinating account of the extraordinary people bent on fooling the system with mind boggling schemes.

LNG Bunkering: All One Needs to Know ...

In his newly published book, industry expert Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel. The publishers, Petrospot, say that Nigel Draffin answers

Guide to Human Element in Shipping Published

Aimed at everyone in the shipping industry, the Guide explains the fundamental aspects of human behaviour – 'The Human Element'. Based on a wide range of consultations with maritime organisations,

Maritime Anti-Piracy, The Captain’s Guide Book

The fight against global piracy is as old as the seas themselves. Recent years have seen huge increases in pirate attacks against commercial shipping and, while

ICS to Publish Ebooks

The International Chamber of Shipping has announced that it will be making its publications on best practices for shipping companies available as eBooks.   ICS

Pirate Alley

Book offers a commanding view of piracy at sea: Naval forces, high freeboard, speed, and armed guards contribute to reduced success by Somali pirates, but the problem

New Maritime Security Book Published

The Nautical Institute publish a guide to making a vessel truly secure with a security culture that works both onboard & ashore. Written by Steven Jones MSc BSc (Hons) MNI,

'Dynasties of the Sea' "Powerful" Says Donald Trump

New book out, 'Dynasties of the Sea: The Shipowners and Financiers Who Expanded the Era of Free Trade' . The book, published by Barnes & Noble and in electronic

New Edition of Seminal US Coast Pilot

The United States Coast Pilot, with one of the Nation’s longest publishing records, like fine wine, improves with age. The United States Coast Pilot®, originally called the American Coast Pilot,

SS United States Conservancy, National Theatre to Present

SS United States Conservancy and National Theatre to Present: Author Steven Ujifusa on his Latest Book "A Man and His Ship: America's Greatest Naval Architect and

Titanic Historical Collection on iPad

BiblioBoard offers 'Titanic: A Historical Collection' with  50+ books, images and articles to read on the iPad. Titanic: A Historical Collection offers early accounts of the Titanic sinking,

Handbook on Mast, Rigging & Sails Published Soon

'Rig Basics' will be launched on15 September, 2012,  at the Southampton Boat Show (Kelvin Hughes stand J001, Solent Hale). Rig Basics - How to Look After Your Mast,

Ship Stowage 'Bible' New Edition

‘Thomas’ Stowage’, primarily aimed at the general cargo/bulk markets, incluides information on bulk oil, chemical and gas cargoes Within the 365-page reference

'Ship Resistance & Propulsion' – New Book

Research and Markets add "Ship Resistance & Propulsion. Practical Estimation of Ship Propulsive Power" report to their offering The book is aimed at a broad readership

Maritime Safety Classic Reprinted

Book on the sinking of 'SS Marine Electric' is used by maritime academies and inspection instructors to teach the reasons for maritime safety, now reprinted by by US Naval Institute,

Marine Transportation – New Market Research Report

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report 'Marine Transportation' is available in its catalogue The global outlook series on Marine Transportation

Ship Casualty Management Guidelines Book Published

The Nautical Institute and the International Salvage Union (ISU) launch publication to advise responses to a ship casualty The Nautical Institute and the International

BWTS: Challenges for Installation Engineering

Many of the challenges related to engineering the actual installation of a ballast water treatment system have been noted in the sections describing the treatment technology factors above.

New Book on Legal Aspects of Bunkering

Petrospot Limited has recently published Legal Issues in Bunkering: An Introduction to the Law Relating to the Sale and Use of Marine Fuels: a new book by barrister

AWS Revises Specification for Underwater Welding Code

A revised edition of the American Welding Society’s AWS D3.6M Underwater Welding Code, has been published.  The standard known as D3.6M:2010 supersedes the 1999 edition.

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