Week 12 2022: Top picks from this week’s latest publication releases
| This week’s New Editions
Top picks from this week’s latest maritime publication releases and important regulatory guidance for each title to help you decide if it’s requirement for your vessels. |
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IMO – International Code of Signals Intended for communications between ships, aircraft and authorities ashore
A refreshed edition of the International Code of Signals (IB994E) has been released and is now available for purchase.The content of the Code has not changed. The main differences in the new edition include a revamped cover, an improved editorial layout within the body of the publication and minor editorial updates. These changes have been made as IMO migrated the production file to new system.Please note that this edition does not render the previous edition (IA994E) obsolete and IA994E remains valid for all purposes. |
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Benchmarking Bulk Carriers [Code: WITH 505] Recommended for all Bulk Carrier and their ownersThe INTERCARGO Benchmarking Report provides a detailed analysis of the global dry bulk cargo fleet, reporting on performance and trends across many sectors of the industry.The Benchmarking Report is one of INTERCARGO’s initiatives in its pursuit of a safe, efficient, high quality and environmentally friendly dry cargo shipping industry. |
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On Board Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO Cadets) Recommended for all Ship Owners, Managers, and ETO cadetsThe On Board Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO Cadets) helps shipowners and managers ensure compliance with international regulations and helps ETO cadets understand the training required to develop their skills and competencies. It can also be used by training academies, administrations and insurers as a universal and standard approach to tracking ETO cadet training and career development.The On Board Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO Cadets) features:
Examples of written projects cadets can undertake as part of their training. |
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The Right Way Up – Evolution and use of the Small Vessel Stability Book Recommended for small vesselsThis book discusses small vessel stability, with reference to the MCA’s Small Vessel Safety Codes, and is written for all who operate, design, construct or survey small commercial or recreational vessels or are studying to do so. It provides essential information on the requirements and content of the ship Stability Information Book, which will benefit Masters when preparing for and undertaking their mandatory stability course prior to assuming command.It will also enable Code examiners and surveyors to understand the reasoning behind the requirements of Section 11 and to exercise intelligent judgement on the continuing safe relationship between a ship’s Stability Book and the ship’s condition during inspections. |
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Witherbys – ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2022 Edition Recommended for all vesselsThis edition of ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping sets out procedures for the correct configuration of ECDIS and, utilising the APEM methodology, highlights best practices for passage planning and watchkeeping. The text is divided into user-friendly sections, with attention drawn to operator guidance and safety critical information.This publication equips navigators with a thorough knowledge of ECDIS, contributing towards safer ship operation/navigation and amore effective bridge team.It encourages operators to practise the use of every function and technique available on ECDIS, such as setting correct safety depths and safety contours, as well as understanding topics such as scale minimum (SCAMIN) and alarm management.Updated ECDIS screenshots and illustrations such as the APEM (appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring) flowchart aid readers’ understanding of best practice techniques. |
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Witherbys – Passage Planning Guide, Baltic Sea: Skagen to Bornholm (PPG – Baltic, 2022 Edition)
Recommended for vessels navigating in Baltic Sea: Skagen to Bornholm Passing the Danish Straits, either by the Great Belt or the Sound, leads ships through shallow water, strong currents, harsh weather conditions and high density of traffic, making it a complex challenge for mariners. The Passage Planning Guide – Baltic Sea: Skagen to Bornholm has been developed through cooperation between Witherbys, DanPilot and BIMCO to provide an overview for mariners and to assist in proper planning for a ship transiting in this area. The purpose of this Guide is to provide navigators with the details of recommended routes, routeing measures and reporting systems when passing through this restricted sea area. The information has been supplemented by expert guidance on confronting the particular difficulties presented by traffic, water flow and weather patterns from pilots who operate in the region. This Guide aims to provide navigators with the information they need to support the pilot during their transit through this region. |
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| OUTFIT MANAGEMENT TABLE |
| Forthcoming New Admiralty Charts/New Edition Charts to be Published in Week 12 |
| Chart
Title |
Chart Title | NE/NC | Date |
| 1286 | China – Bo Hai, Liaodong Wan, Approaches to Panjin Gang and Yingkou Gangqu. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 1287 | China – Bo Hai, Liaodong Wan, Panjin Gang. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 1962 | South China Sea, Hong Kong to Shantou. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 2114 | International Chart Series, France – South Coast, Ports in the Golfe du Lion | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 2799 | South America – West Coast, Ports on the Coasts of Colombia and Ecuador. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 3412 | International Chart Series, United Arab Emirates, Ḩamrīyah to Mīnā’ Seyaha | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 3888 | Vietnam – North East Coast, Outer Approaches to Hon Gai | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 3889 | Vietnam – North East Coast, Hon Gai and Approaches. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 3993 | China – South Coast, Gulf of Tonkin, Qinzhou Gang. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| 3999 | China – South Coast, Gulf of Tonkin, Qinzhou Wan. | NE | 24.03.2022 |
| Forthcoming Charts to be Withdrawn in Week 12 |
| Chart Number | Chart Title | Replacement Chart Number |
| 1286 | China – Bo Hai, Liaodong Wan, Approaches to Panjin Gang and Yingkou Gangqu. | 1286 |
| 1287 | China – Bo Hai, Liaodong Wan, Panjin Gang. | 1287 |
| 1962 | South China Sea, Hong Kong to Shantou. | 1962 |
| 2114 | France – South Coast, Ports in the Golfe du Lion. | 2114 |
| 2799 | South America – West Coast, Ports on the Coasts of Colombia and Ecuador. | 2799 |
| 3412 | International Chart Series, United Arab Emirates, Ḩamrīyah to Mīnā’ Seyaha | 3412 |
| 3888 | Vietnam – North East Coast, Outer Approaches to Hon Gai | 3888 |
| 3889 | Vietnam – North East Coast, Hon Gai and Approaches. | 3889 |
| 3993 | China – South Coast, Gulf of Tonkin, Qinzhou Gang. | 3993 |
| 3999 | China – South Coast, Gulf of Tonkin, Qinzhou Wan. | 3999 |
| Forthcoming New Edition Publications to be Published in Week 12 |
| NP No. | Title | Date | Remarks |
| NP282(1) | ADMIRALTY List of Radio Signals.
Radio Aids to Navigation, Differential GPS (DGPS), Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing System Europe, Africa and Asia (excluding the Far East). Volume 2 Part 1 Third Edition (2022)
ISBN No: 978-0-70-774-7231 |
24/03/2022 | Updated to Week 5/22 (03/02/22).
First Updates in NM Week 12/22 (24/03/22).
The 2nd Edition 2021 of NP282(1) is cancelled. |
| NP282(2) | ADMIRALTY List of Radio Signals
Radio Aids to Navigation, Differential GPS (DGPS), Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing System The Americas, Far East and Oceania Volume 2 Part 2 Third Edition (2022)
ISBN No: 978-0-70-774-7248 |
24/03/2022 | Updated to Week 5/22 (03/02/22).
First Updates in NM 12/22 (24/03/22).
The 2nd Edition 2021 of NP282(2) is cancelled.. |
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