A boat load of new books have arrived at the Nautical Mind in the past month.  They include:

SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2011 on [...]]]>

A boat load of new books have arrived at the Nautical Mind in the past month.  They include:

SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2011 on CD-ROM by International Maritime Organization – $139.95

In the King’s Name by Alexander Kent – $29.95

The Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention by SF – $120.95

Commercial Management in Shipping by D. L. Dykstra – $119.95

When the Chestnut Was In Flower: Inside the Chestnut Canoe by Roger MacGregor – $49.95

RYA Introduction to Motorboat Handling by Jon Mendez – $31.95

Model Boat Building Made Simple by Steve Rogers – $25.95

Ocean Liner Collectibles by Myra Outwater – $39.95

Ship Vetting and its Application to LNG: Essential Best Practices for the Ind. by IGTTO – $94.95

Reed’s VHF/DSC Handbook by Sue Fletcher – $29.00

Dolphins Under my Bed by Sandra Clayton – $18.00

Oilfield Seamanship Series, Vol. 9: Dynamic Positioning by Michael Hancox – $255.95

L’ Artesien: Vaisseau de 64 Canons, 1753 – 1785 by Jacques Fichant – $299.95

Navigators Assistant CD-ROM – $180.95

Scale Model Steam Boats by Phillip Vaughan Williams – $31.95

The Complete Chief Officer by Capt. Michael Lloyd – $54.95

Peter Isler’s Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets by Peter Isler – $23.95

Sight Solver HO 229 – $9.95

The Bremen & Europa – German Speed Queens of the Atlantic by illoughby J Russell – $71.95

Insider’s Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht by Duncan Kent – $33.95

Sailing Yachts and Yarns by Tom Cunliffe – $29.95

Don’t Shoot the Albatross: Nautical Myths and Superstitions by Johnathan Evers – $16.00

Sea of Lost Dreams (a Dugger/Nello Novel) by Ferenc Mate – $29.00

The Fur-Trade Fleet: Shipwrecks of the Hudson’s Bay Company by Anthony Dalton – $11.95

How to Use Plastic Sextants by David & Tobias Burch Burch – $23.95

Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen by Mary Blewitt – $18.00

Lofting a Boat: A Step-by-Step Manual by Roger Kopanycia – $38.00

Can Squid Fly? by Tony Rice – $18.00

Flip Cards: Meterology by Britmar – $18.95

Flip Cards: Morse Code by Britmar – $18.95

Flip Cards: Marine Radio by Britmar – $18.95

ISM (International Safety Management) Code & Guidelines (French edition) by Internatioal Maritime – $26.95

MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2006 (French edition) by International Maritime Organization – $105.95

A Great Lakes Treasury of Old Postcards: Canadian Harbour Scenes 1894-1960 by Lorenzo, MD Marcolin – $24.99

Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security by Khalid, Mike Bell & Andrew Evans Bichou – $244.95

Code International de Signaux by International Maritime Organization – $113.95

Legendary Liners 1881 to 1969 by Les Streater – $89.95

Bayswater Shipping by Tom & Skip Gillham Brewer – $20.00

RYA Racing Rules Explained by Trevor Lewis – $30.95

International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code (French edition) by nternational Maritime Organization – $32.95

Standards of Training, Certification,

& Watchkeeping for Seafarers IC938E BLU Code, 2011 Edition 

Code [...]]]> We’re expecting four new, updated, or consolidated editions from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in May.  Pre-order today, and we’ll ship them to you as soon as they arrive.

STCW, 2011 Consolidated Edition  Standards of Training, Certification, & Watchkeeping for Seafarers IC938E	BLU Code, 2011 Edition  Code of Practice for the Safe Loading & Unloading of Bulk Carriers IA266E
CSS Code, 2011 Edition  Cargo Stowage & Securing IB292E	Performance Standards for Shipborne  Radiocommunications and Navigational Equipment, 2011 ID978E

This book is intended for professionals and those with a good knowledge of the basics of electrical installations, but due to the quality of the writing and accompanying illustrations it is also accessible to those who are not in the [...]]]> Ship’s Electrical Systems is the newest release from Dutch publisher Dokmar.

This book is intended for professionals and those with a good knowledge of the basics of electrical installations, but due to the quality of the writing and accompanying illustrations it is also accessible to those who are not in the industry.

The subjects covered includes all aspects of system design and installation: calculating power needs, initial drawings and equipment selection. Special electrical needs for specific types of vessels are also covered, including mega-yachts, dynamically-positioned (DP) ships, drilling rigs and dredges.

For those that are not familiar with this publisher, all Dokmar books are in a class by themselves when it comes to professional texts. The layout is clear and sensible, the writing is concise and to the point, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are useful, informative and full colour!

Be sure to check out the other Dokmar titles we carry:

Ship Stability by Klaas van Dokkum

Ship Knowledge by Klaas van Dokkum

The Colregs Guide (Fully Illustrated) by Klaas van Dokkum

The third edition of their cruising classic, The Capable Cruiser has just come  out.  It’s fully revised and [...]]]> For over thirty years, Lin and Larry Pardey have been sailing around the world, writing about their adventures, and showing others how to follow them.  Unlike most modern cruisers they sail without any engine whatsoever!

The third edition of their cruising classic, The Capable Cruiser has just come  out.  It’s fully revised and updated, and has nine all new chapters including: ways to encourage your partner to share your dream; strategies for turning sudden engine failure into a minor incident; choosing safety equipment; repairing rigging at sea; and and “What do people worry about that never actually happens”.