The Mariner's Blog

IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available
  • Nov 27, 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available

The new edition of International Maritime solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code) & Supplement, 2020 Edition is now available for purchase. What’s it ...

  • Oct 30, 2019
  • Monique Dean
The Ship Captain's Medical Guide - 23rd Edition Now Available

The Ship Captain’s Medical Guide 23rd edition is the most up-to-date and complete medical guidance with the aim of reflecting current best medical ...

  • Oct 30, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition (Includes routeing measures that have been adopted before July 2019)

The latest version of the Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition – safety of shipping and the cleanliness of oceans – now available for purchase. What’s it...

Carriage Requirements of Publications On Board Ships By The Marshall Islands Flag State Authority
  • Oct 3, 2019
  • Charles Hays
Carriage Requirements of Publications On Board Ships By The Marshall Islands Flag State Authority

  According to RMI Marine Notice No. 1-000-3 it states the required publications to be carried on board a vessel in accordance with IMO Circular M...

List of Flag States Requiring Carriage Of Publications
  • Oct 1, 2019
  • Charles Hays
List of Flag States Requiring Carriage Of Publications

Flag States Flag State Circular/Notice Reference Comments ​Antigua & Barbuda Circular 2012-006 (Rev 1) See also MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.2,...

  • Sep 27, 2019
  • Monique Dean
World Maritime Day 2019 Theme: Empowering Women in the Maritime Community

The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime indu...

Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017
  • Sep 23, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention) is now available for purchase. What’s it for? Th...

List V – List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments, 2019 Edition Now Available
  • Sep 23, 2019
  • Monique Dean
List V – List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments, 2019 Edition Now Available

List V – List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments, 2019 Edition (Multilingual) is now available for purchase. What’s...

2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)
  • Sep 5, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)

The goal of the IMDG Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea and protect the marine environment. With this, the code is upd...

2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About
  • Aug 29, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About

2019 has been a busy year for the maritime world. Over the past two decades, the shipping industry has grown exponentially, currently serving almos...

New Edition Available For The IMPA Marine Store Guide
  • Aug 29, 2019
  • Monique Dean
New Edition Available For The IMPA Marine Store Guide

The latest version of the Marine Store Guide (MSG), 7th Edition – the essential reference tool published by International Marine Purchasing Associa...

ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation
  • Aug 5, 2019
  • Monique Dean
ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation

   Investing in ECDIS combines advanced functionality, smart navigation, with cost-efficient software. E-navigation is the most harmonized collect...