11.08.2017
VOYAGE CHARTERS

The publication has been already widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on voyage charters and is currently treated as the most comprehensive and remarkably intellectually-rigorous analysis of the subject area - it is cited by arbitrators and in court on quite regular basis and shall definitely be considered as the excellent to-go guidance for disputing and drafting the charter party contracts.

The book is intended to provide readers with the thorough clause-to-clause analysis of the two charter party forms, namely the Asbatakvoy form and the Gencon standard charter party. The authors also deliver treatment of Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, and of COGSA, together with the good comparative analysis if English and US law; the boo also contains a detailed section dedicated to the arbitration awards.

This is the fourth edition of the book - note that it is the only book dealing specifically with the subject key area of maritime law and containing wealth of duly updated arbitrations and case law, conflict of laws and other important aspects. The publication is very user-friendly and this feature makes it accessible not only to maritime lawyers but also the other professionals of the shipping industry - we would recommend to treat this textbook as a practical guidance for all shipping law practitioners and students studying maritime law.

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11.08.2017
UNIMACS DPT 3500 DYNAMIC POSITIONING & TRACKING SYSTEM OPERATOR MANUAL

The Manual provides the operators with an excellent overview of all functions of the UniMACS DPT 3500 systems commonly used on board vessels for executing the maneuvering operations in either of three modes - manual, auto or mixed. The content has been intentionally organized to meet all practical needs of the advanced and average system operators. It opens with some intro and safety notes supplemented with the starting instructions.

Then there is a discussion about the user interface and several examples of working. The authors have also explained the major control functions in detail plus provided a thorough overview of the advance functions; the discussion of the menu controls/procedures is also there, with some additional info for the maintainers.

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11.08.2017
UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS — THE ASME CODE SIMPLIFIED

An excellent guidance to the provisions of the ASME Code. The publication was written by Robert Chuse to assist people who have to apply the ASME Code in their everyday work. Since the very first release of the Code in 1925 it served as very important reference tool design for the designers and manufacturers of the pressure vessels.

The specifications that are contained in the ASME Code are governing all types of the unfired pressure vessels. The new edition of the Code contains a huge amount of newly added information. The present publication is intended to pose some specific problems and assists people in finding the information they need. It will also make the application of the subject Code more understandable; the book is also indicating the designs and construction materials that require precautions.

The author of this volume strongly hopes that his work will help readers and users of the ASME Code in clarifying their understanding of the Code, encouraging them to take all required precautions when dealing with the order, design and fabrication plus inspection of the pressure vessels covered by the Code. It also includes the data required to answer the numerous question that are asked by the makers of the pressure vessels on quite frequent basis.​

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11.08.2017
UNDERSTANDING THE FILIPINO SEAMAN

This publication will be useful for the bridge and deck teams of the ship with Filipino crew members working on board. It was prepared by Dr. Tomas Andres, recognized intercultural consultant focusing on the culture of Philippine for expats of international and multinational companies and organizations.

Obviously, every ship aster and officer must be capable of extending the positive understanding towards the crew members under their command. Getting to know and understand colleagues is a key to professional success. In his book, the author has made an attempt t prepare a concise yet thorough study of Filipino etiquette, mores, values, customs and manners that would show the similarities and differences in behavioral expectations arising at the time when ship Masters and officers come to work and live with Filipinos.

In fact, the publication is intended to serve as a useful tool for building good intercultural relations and it also may be used informally by any individual planning to work with Filipinos but who did not have a chance to attend the training on intercultural relations. Of course, coming to terms with different people belonging to other cultures is sometimes difficult and time-consuming but we recommend you to go through this book and familiarize yourself with Filipinos.

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11.08.2017
UNDERSTANDING ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

This comprehensive resource is dedicated to the electric systems of today and describes the physical nature of the networks making up the electric power systems, and their working principles plus so many other relevant aspects. The authors have translated very intricate and complex material they wanted to include in the book, into a quite straightforward narrative and this, in turn, allowed the authors to make this title very easy for all newcomers to use.

This volume will also be useful to any person willing to get a broad technical overview of such systems. The publication will be good for non-electrical technicians and engineers, as well, since it provides a perfectly compiled and easily understandable summary allowing readers to get a good general understanding. The present book on power systems would be highly recommended to the students and professional engineers and might for sure serve as a critically useful addition to the technical libraries.

As it has been already mentioned above, the material contained in the publication, has been presented in consistently clear and quite simple language without any unrealistic projections and strident arguments - only thorough explanations of what exactly the power supply industry is and how it relates with the finance, law and politics.

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11.08.2017
TUDOR WARSHIPS — HENRY VIII'S NAVY

This book dedicated to the Tudor warships was prepared by Angus Konstam, also known for his publication on Pirate Ships and Elizabethan Sea Dogs. Apart from the people having an interest in the naval history, the content of this book will be of particular use for the ship modelers. That is why we would highly recommend all of the above mentioned categories of readers to add this title to their reference libraries.

The book has been written in a manner allowing readers to take in all presented information. The author of the book is a specialist in the period covered and he is successfully bringing to life the developmental history of the Tudor's Navy fleet and the use of those warships on the high seas. The volume examines the Mary Rose - the only warship of the XVI century on display anywhere. The author has also included thoroughly researched archive photos and detailed color artwork, such as the cutaways and contemporary images all of them are very informative and add to the overall benefit.

He has produced a very good example of the genre and made a book which may now be used as a quick introduction to the design and ordinance of the early Tudor naval vessels. In short, this is an outstanding volume on a really unique subject of Spanish Armada; note that the information and data contained herein may serve as an excellent basis for the future researches for people with the deeper interest in the field.

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11.08.2017
VESSEL—SOURCE MARINE POLLUTION

According to the reviews of the readers from all around the world, the author of this volume made a truly remarkable job in analyzing all complex issues relating to the marine pollution from marine vessels. As a result, this publication contains a very thorough analysis of all relevant regulations and investigation of the political and economic, as well as various social forces energizing and influencing making of the international rules.

Alan Khee-Jin Tan, the author of the volume, has also identified the most important deficiencies relating to the international maritime industry together with the regulatory system effective the whole effectiveness of the recognized rules and standards controlling the marine pollution. Moreover, the volume is suggesting various prescriptions in order to overcome or at least possibly reduce the impact such deficiency have.

There are three parts in this book. The part A is covering the regulations that are related to the vessel-source pollution in the eco-political context. The part B addresses the international legislative process and its relation to the pollution. The last part C is mainly dealing with the future of the such pollution regulation. The appendices that are there at the of the book, provide readers with the lists of treatises and articles, as well as relevant official reports and personal interviews...

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11.08.2017
WARTSILA SOLUTIONS FOR MARINE AND OIL AND GAS MARKETS

The officially released publication by Wartsila, a world leading company in providing industry with complete and effective power solutions for all marine applications; the document includes the major chapters addressing the automation and compressors, engines and gensets, BWM, i.e. Ballast Water Management Systems, exhaust gas cleaning equipment and gas Systems, gears and oil separating equipment, inert gas systems, power electric arrangements, ship propulsors, valves and pumping systems, seals and bearings, stern tubes, waste/oil/fresh water management arrangements, services, covering literally all technical aspects - and such approach has made the booklet very helpful for all industry players.

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