Maritime Security Charts contain security related information for mariners relating to the geographical area of the chart. They also include details of reporting schemes & regional contacts, as well as general security advice. The security charts should be used in conjunction with standard nautical charts & publications. ...

The first handbook in The Nautical Institute’s maritime security suite complements the author’s 2012 book Maritime Security: a practical guide. It takes the same practical approach to preparation & training before entering a high risk area, self-protection measures while within it & survival strategies if taken hostage. The book

Includes:: guidance on the effective implementation of the industry’s Best Management Practices, the onboard implications of taking on armed guards, building a disciplined & supportive onboard team & ensuring immediate action ashore should the worst happen.

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The second handbook in The Nautical Institute’s maritime security suite takes the same practical approach to making a vessel secure against stowaways, managing any that have succeeded in getting on board, collecting the necessary evidence & organising the repatriation process. Improvements in security have not reduced the number of stowaways or the number of incidents & it is seafarers who have to cope with the extra work, delay, uncertainty & possible violence. Preparation & training are needed both on board & ashore, & the handbook covers who stows away & why, how trading patterns affect risk, the responsibilities of all parties involved in a stowaway incident & the importance of reporting. ...

Masters, company & ship security officers have a pivotal role in making vessels secure. This book is aimed at those responsible for vessel crews, cargoes & the ships themselves. It will help in the development of the ship security plan & explain how to make a vessel truly secure. The principles underpinning maritime security are explained & guidance given on putting them into practice, to ensure compliance with legislation. ...

A practical handbook to be used by trainee, trainer & manager alike, Maritime Training On Board is a comprehensive guide to the major elements involved in onboard training & is designed to ensure an effective & dynamic learning environment. This Fifth Edition is updated to incorporate both the recent technological advances to maritime training, & the entry into force of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention. ...

When Bertold, a young pastry chef, escapes Emete Talbor`s reign of terror in Schwartzgarten through the city`s sewers, he is flushed out into the surging River Schwartz. Only by clinging to a floating wooden crate does Bertold avoid drowning. Swept many miles down river, Bertold washes ashore below the mountain castle of the exiled Prince Alberto. Anxious not to be arrested as a spy from Schwartzgarten, Bertold pretends that he has lost his memory
- & so he is given the name Kalvitas (the name stamped on the wooden crate he still clutches in his hands). Bertold is taken into the palace, where he excels as a pastry chef in Prince Alberto`s kitchens. But war hovers on the horizon, & when Prince Alberto is assassinated, he is succeeded by his battle-shy son, the hypochondriac Prince Eugene. When Emete Talbor declares war against Prince Eugene, Bertold is sent to the battlefields outside Schwartzgarten to set up a field canteen for the troops. In his efforts to protect Good Prince Eugene, Bertold is thrust into the very midst of battle. But when the heroic pastry chef is accused of spying by a double-crossing imperial ambassador, it seems that his dreams of liberating Schwartzgarten & finally returning home have been ruined.
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Whales, dolphins & porpoises are among the world`s most mysterious & beautiful animals, & there are many opportunities to see them in the seas around Europe. This comprehensive & authoritative guide covers everything you need to know about where, when & how to watch them. Packed with useful information & top tips to help you get the most out of your trip, it

Includes:: a thorough account of whale-watching opportunities in every European country where organised whale-watching takes place, as well as detailed accounts of every cetacean species found in Europe & a fascinating introduction to their world. Whether you want to watch Blue Whales in Icel&, Bottlenose Dolphins in Whales, Narwhal in Greenland or Sperm Whales in Greece, this comprehensive guide is the ideal companion.

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Commercial whale-watching began in 1955 in California, when a San Diego fisherman started taking people (for a dollar a time) to see Grey Whales migrating along the coast. Nowadays, 13 million people go whale-watching each year, in 119 different countries around the world. The undisputed hotspot
- with more than half of all whale-watchers
- is North America. Mark Carwardine`s Guide to Whale-Watching in North America is the second in a series aimed at the millions of cetacean addicts around the world. It

Includes:: some of the world`s ultimate wildlife experiences: tickling friendly grey whales in Mexico`s San Ignacio Lagoon, listening to a live concert of singing humpback whales in Hawaii, being surrounded by thousands of dolphins in Monterey Bay, kayaking with pods of Orca off Vancouver Isl&, snorkelling with Beluga in Hudson Bay, & many more. The book covers all the main whale-watching locations in the United States, Canada & Mexico; rich with photography throughout, it also

Includes:: sections on how to watch whales (including everything from identification to interpreting behaviour), & a field-guide section covering all the species that can be seen in North American waters. Mark Carwardine`s guide is indispensable for all who love whales in North America, & want to see them.





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Mark the Mountain Guide is the first in a new series of books written by Mark Seaton, a mountain guide who lives & works in the European Alps. The book is endorsed by the International Mountain Guide Association & features an introduction by mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington. It's a beautiful morning at the Marmot Mountaineering School when an enormous avalanche blocks the path back to High Alp Village. How will the students ever get home? Join Mark & his friends on their exciting journey as they slide over Grumpy Gorge, trek across Sorbet Glacier & scale the Applestrudelhorn. The book features a play section, packed with facts & tips on safe mountaineering. Perfect for little adventurers! To watch a video of Mark the Mountain Guide, click here ...