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For more than a decade this annual volume has provided an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world's navies and their ships in the previous twelve months. It combines regional surveys with major articles on important new warships and looks at wider issues of significance to navies such as aviation and weaponry. The contributors come from around the globe and as well as providing a balanced picture of naval developments, they interpret their significance and explain their context.
As well as its regular regional reviews, the 2024 volume focuses on three fleets: the Brazilian Navy, the Hellenic Navy and the Royal Navy. There are in-depth articles on the French Auguste Benebig class of overseas patrol vessels, the Indian P15A & P15B Kolkata/Visakhapatnam class destroyers, and the Spanish S-80 Class Isaac Peral class submarines. The third regular section of the volume is devoted to reviews of important technological developments around the world. David Hobbs looks at aspects of naval aviation and focusses on U.S. unmanned systems. Norman Friedman outlines developments in naval propulsion systems, while Richard Scott analyzes the Kongsberg/Raytheon naval strike missile.
Now firmly established as the only annual naval overview of its type in the world, The Seaforth World Naval Review is essential reading for professional and enthusiast alike. It takes the reader to the heart of contemporary maritime affairs.
'There have always been lighthouses in my life. There has been a
closeness and steadiness to our relationship, as if they have kept
pace and in close contact with me.' Lighthouses punctuate
Scotland's coastline - a stoic presence on the edge of the
landscape. Since the earliest of these hardy structures were
raised, they have been a lifeline for seafarers at the mercy of
treacherous weather and uncertain navigation. Today over 100 of
Scotland's lighthouses are listed buildings. The lighthouse is now
one of many maritime resources which act 'for the safety of all'.
But we are still drawn to the solitary life of the keeper, the
beauty of the lens of the lamp and the calm reassurance of a
flashing light on a distant shore. Donald S Murray explores
Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices
of the lightkeepers. From ancient beacons to the work of the
Stevensons and the Northern Lighthouse Board, and from wartime
strife to automation and preservation, the lighthouses stand as a
testament to the nation's innate connection to the sea. Published
in partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and the
Northern Lighthouse Board.
Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy
Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In
the 3rd edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be
voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously
contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book
details what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst
many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider: - World weather
systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the
Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of
different routes at different times of year (taking into account
weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of
fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc) - Practicalities (repair
facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to
leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations,
provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much
more) Written from a completely international point of view, World
Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any
other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.
Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th
edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's
60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's
father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast
Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to
cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and
swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers.
Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of
local knowledge is complemented by port information and local
maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of
their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout
with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial
shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this
cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the
memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating
this extraordinary sailing area.
Earning a captain's license just got easier Whether you are an avid
boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on
boat insurance or aspire to start a business running a charter,
sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, this revised and updated Fifth
Edition is the only resource you need to obtain the captain's
license you want, including the six-passenger "Six-Pack," Master
and Mate Inland, Master and Mate Near Coastal, and Sail/Auxiliary
Sail Endorsement. Get Your Captain's License is thorough enough to
replace costly classroom instruction with its 350 pages of
seamanship and navigation tutorials and more than 1,500 carefully
selected questions and answers from the Coast Guard exams. The book
also contains details of a special offer (20% discount) for access
to a new associated website from Examiam that combines a digital
version of this book with all 12,000 of the U.S. Coast Guard's
latest Captain's license questions. Please note that access to this
website is not included with the purchase of this book; additional
fees apply.
The Constitution was one of the US Navy's first six original
frigates, ordered as a counter to the Barbary corsairs in the
Mediterranean. Fast and heavily built, she was nominally rated as a
44 but mounted thirty 24-pdr and twenty-two 12-pdr cannon. Her most
famous encounter, after which she became nicknamed 'Old Ironsides'
due to British shot being seen bouncing off her hull, involved HMS
Guerriere, which she smashed; the same treatment was meted out to
HMS Java four months later. Now the oldest commissioned warship
afloat in thw world, she is berthed in Boston Harbor. The 'Anatomy
of the Ship' series aims to provide the finest documentation of
individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the
series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings,
both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory views,
with fully descriptive keys. These are supported by technical
details and a record of the ship's service history.
This 8th edition has been fully revised to include new information
on marinas, visitor moorings and anchorages, with all the attendant
facilities available to cruising sailors. There is also plenty to
give historical context and to whet the appetite for visits and
exploration ashore. Plans have been updated throughout. Numerous
photographs help to orientate, inform and inspire, including a new
set of images for the Italian coast and Venice lagoon. For
occasional charterers or long-term cruisers alike, Trevor and Dinah
Thompson's thorough and comprehensive work should be the first
choice of any cruising sailor wanting to make the most of this rich
and diverse coastline. Adriatic Pilot is complemented by Imray's
series of charts for the Dalmatian coast.
Following the pioneering work of the legendary Adlard Coles, the
book was passed to Captain John Coote RN in 1982. In his
comparatively short, ten-year tenure, John Coote expanded the
coverage from the English coast to include northern France. He also
applied a characteristic humour to the shoreside aspect of the text
which has been enthusiastically adopted by Tom Cunliffe, the
present and third compiler of this unique work. This is a revised
8th edition published by Imray under Cunliffe's hand. 'Shell' is
more than a harbour guide. It also provides a reassuring hand on
the shoulder for Channel navigation, with useful passage notes
gleaned from the compiler's personal experience of more than 40
years running the tides and finding the eddies. His frank remarks
regarding harbour and recreational facilities have long been relied
upon by sailors of all generations and nationalities. While leading
to some enlightening secrets, they have been known to cause
landlords whose establishments fall short of the required standard
to lose the will to live. Working with harbourmasters and a
dedicated group of carefully selected yachtsmen and women, Cunliffe
has kept this pilot as up to date as is humanly possible. More than
being technically sound, which is to be expected from a Yachtmaster
Examiner, the book is also a thoroughly enjoyable read. Imray
Digital Charts: Free mobile download A voucher code to download the
relevant Imray digital charts into Imray Navigator (our app for iOS
and Android) is included with the paper edition of this book.
The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from
the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France
from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen
ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its
clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2023,
topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety
procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather
forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress
procedures - in fact everything the cruising yachtsman needs to
know. The large type size and clear layout makes information easy
to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for
anyone cruising the length of the English Channel. Includes a free
Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date
navigation changes from January to June at:
www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not
go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth
Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering comprises the papers
presented at the 6th International Conference on Maritime
Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022) that was held in Lisbon,
Portugal, from 24-26 May 2022. The Conference has evolved from the
series of biennial national conferences in Portugal, which have
become an international event, and which reflect the
internationalization of the maritime sector and its activities.
MARTECH 2022 is the sixth of this new series of biennial
conferences. The book covers all aspects of maritime activity,
including in Volume 1: Structures, Hydrodynamics, Machinery,
Control and Design. In Volume 2: Maritime Transportation and Ports,
Maritime Traffic, Safety, Environmental Conditions, Renewable
Energy, Oil & Gas, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. Trends in
Maritime Technology and Engineering aims at academics and
professionals in the above mentioned fields.
A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason - it's
the world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to
properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the
skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one
step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help
yachtsmen do just that. It's not another navigation textbook; it's
written by a mariner for other mariners. It's well-informed, easy
to read and honest about the author's triumphs and disasters over a
lifetime's navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated
in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship,
close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine.
After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National
Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of
poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book
that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and
their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is
packed with hundreds of illustrations - colour photographs, charts,
diagrams and tables - making the text easy to understand. The book
is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical
books for the cruising sailor.
Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual
compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters.
Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information
required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of
the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline
from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco,
the Azores and Madeira. Having celebrated its 90th anniversary last
year, the 2024 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year
improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required
for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier
reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as
the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2024 edition is
updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables
and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable
passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety
information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also
available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from
January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
A beautifully illustrated sailing classic. This rare memoir opens
onto the early adventures of a 12-year-old boy sent to sea after
the tragic deaths of his sister and father and the impending
poverty of his mother. Not for these alone did the book draw great
reviews from The Times and The Spectator, when first published in
the 1920s. Recently, intrigued by this touching life story, his
grandson researched press clippings and documents that compelled
him to update and publish the book again, to reveal the full story
that must have influenced and spurred on his hero. Weathering
fierce storms and worse, in his first 8 years as an apprentice
mariner the boy grew into a fine young man, learning from and
appreciating the multicultured seamen about him as they ploughed
through the Asian trading routes, often fighting off formidable
pirates on the South China seas. On his first return home, now aged
20, Boughton arrived in time to save his mother from bailiffs and
life in a poorhouse. (He supported her to the end of her days.)
Exemplifying that steadfastness, he became a captain and then rose
to become the Superintendent of the Shipping Federation of Britain
as well as Member of the Marine Board for London. Notably, the book
reproduces the original illustrations by Shoesmith, the still much
admired artist of his day. The publication also includes old sea
shanties, knots and amazing facts regarding world religions and
more.
Almost a century later, in 2002, it became the Cruising Almanac,
published by Imray, that we all recognise today. This 2023 edition,
introduced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, CBE, Patron of the Cruising
Association. Compiled annually by a team of Cruising Association
editors and Imray, the Almanac covers Northwest Europe from the
Shetlands in the north to Gibraltar in the south and from the
Baltic in the east to the west coast of Ireland. Based on
first-hand experience and official data, all the content, including
text, plans and tidal data, is checked and updated for each new
edition. Over 750 port entries sit alongside readily identifiable
blue boxed passage notes, enabling easy access to the information
you need, both for passage planning and whilst at sea. 2023 tide
tables for 47 standard ports are included in a separate booklet.
The main Almanac contains tidal stream diagrams: full tidal details
for secondary ports are included with the text for the relevant
port. Updating of the Almanac continues throughout the year, with
corrections published monthly on the Cruising Association website
Almanac corrections page.
The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work
from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all
the information needed for command posts at sea. * All aspects of
shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on
health and safety. * Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and
emergencies at sea * Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a
discussion of marine law to keep you up to date with the latest
rules and regulations. In order to aid learning, the book includes
a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and
answers at the end of chapters. The author tells you how to respond
to accidents and emergencies at sea, in the event, for example of
cargo contamination, collision, loss of stability due to cargo
shift and damage due to flooding, fire plus loss of life/crew. In
addition, the SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law is
included to keep you up to date with all the latest rules and
regulations. In order to aid learning, this book will include a
number of worked examples in the text along with questions and
answers at the end of chapters. D J House is senior lecturer in
Nautical studies at the Nautical college, Fleetwood. His sea-going
experience includes general cargo, reefer, bulk cargo, passenger
and liner trades, underwater operations, and roll-on/roll-off
ferries. He is a well-known marine author and has written
Seamanship Techniques Volumes 1 and 2 (combined) and he has revised
Cargo Work in the Kemp & Young series.
Compiled by a team of Cruising Association regional editors and
Imray, the Cruising Almanac is an annual publication first
published over 100 years ago and long regarded as the perfect on
board companion for cruising yachts. Each year, a well-known
cruising sailor writes the Preface, and this year's is by Tom
Cunliffe. The Almanac covers Northwest Europe from the Shetlands
and southern Norway to Gibraltar and West Ireland to the Baltic.
Based on first-hand experience and official data, all sections -
text, plans, tidal data - are checked and updated annually. With
over 750 port entries alongside passage notes (easily identified by
their pale blue background colour), it's a vital tool for both
planning and whilst at sea. 2021 tide tables for 47 standard ports
are included in a separate booklet. The main Almanac contains tidal
stream diagrams: full tidal details for secondary ports are
included with the text for the relevant port. Updating of the
Almanac continues throughout the year, with corrections published
monthly on the Cruising Association website Almanac corrections
page.
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