Witherby Publishing Group

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22/04/2026

📢 Introducing Witherbys’ Logbooks and Record Books

📚 A comprehensive set of Logbooks and Record Books designed to keep ships compliant and inspection-ready.

Witherbys’ logbooks and record books ensure regulatory compliance with MARPOL, SOLAS, ISPS, PSC and MLC. Designed for onboard use, the series gives shipowners an effective solution for record keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing structured and practical record keeping and ensuring ships are inspection-ready, saves time, reduces risk and helps avoid the cost of non-compliance.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more and follow us for launch updates.

“You can never be overprepared for your CoC exams. Use every opportunity and resource on board and onshore to learn, ask...
26/03/2026

“You can never be overprepared for your CoC exams. Use every opportunity and resource on board and onshore to learn, ask questions and reinforce your knowledge”.

Hear directly from an experienced mariner on the Witherbys Technical Team about how they feel our recently introduced subscription option on Witherby Connect could have benefitted their studies, such as by having all the critical materials needed in one place and more. 🌐

🔗 If you’d like to learn more about the Witherby Connect Study – Chief Mates and Masters Bundle or want to subscribe today, you can do so here: https://shop.witherbys.com/witherby-connect-study-chief-mates-and-masters-bundle/

📢 New on Witherby ConnectFree ECDIS S-100 Interactive Training Module🌐 Witherbys has developed a new delivery option for...
30/01/2026

📢 New on Witherby Connect

Free ECDIS S-100 Interactive Training Module

🌐 Witherbys has developed a new delivery option for its training and information modules. Integrated into Witherby Connect, the online maritime industry library is accessible from your browser and already used by 40,0000 vessels, this new feature will inform users of important regulatory changes that require discussion and includes relevant compliance CBT and other interactive material.

What you need to know about ECDIS S-100?

The ‘Interactive Update on S-100 Implementation’ module covers the important aspects of ECDIS S-100 implementation and the expected developments over the next few years.

🌎 S-100 is the new and improved data model developed to replace the existing S-57 standard, which is now unable to meet modern-day hydrographic information requirements.

Created by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the S-100 framework has been designed to provide a more detailed view of the marine environment through comprehensive data layers. In turn, this will increase ship safety and efficiency when navigating at sea.

🔗 To learn more about the timelines and challenges, login to Witherby Connect, to access the free ECDIS S-100 Interactive Training Module and remain compliant with ECDIS S-100 developments https://www.witherbyconnect.com/

New to Witherby Connect? Get in touch directly or ask your Admiralty chart agent on how to get started!

23/12/2025

🎥 As the year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on our 2025 highlights and all that Witherbys has achieved.

From celebrating our 285th anniversary and seeing our Commercial Director, Kat Heathcote, awarded an MBE to introducing our new oceanographic research vessel, MV SEA RANGER, it’s been a busy and rewarding year.

💡 We were delighted to announce a licensing agreement with TSO eBooks for Maritime and Coastguard Agency and International Labour Organization titles, and to launch over 30 new publications in collaboration with industry bodies including BIMCO, CDI, the International Chamber of Shipping, INTERTANKO, MNTB, OCIMF, SIGTTO and the UK Chamber of Shipping, among others.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the work of Witherbys in 2025. We look forward to another great year ahead.

25/11/2025

SEA RANGER Enters Dry Dock in Tuzla

🛳️ On 25 October 2025, Witherbys’ research and explorer vessel MV SEA RANGER moved into the floating dry dock at Desan Shipyard for reactivation after three years laid up. Our new video takes you behind the scenes of this complex operation, from entry of the vessel into the dry dock to departure preparations, and highlights some of the unexpected challenges the team faced along the way.

The early stages of reactivation showcase the detailed planning and marine knowledge involved. The floating dry dock was sunk to the required depth by adjusting the water level in its ballast wing tanks before SEA RANGER was carefully secured on supporting blocks and pinned with custom-hinged struts. Maintenance and repair work followed, including hull hydro blasting, preparation for painting and ongoing attention to the 2.4-metre control pitch propeller, with the rudder removed and the tailshaft readied for extraction. At the same time, the team prepared a detailed document capturing the vessel’s arrival condition to ensure that the departure condition mirrors it as closely as possible, guaranteeing a safe and stable return to the water.

🔗 Follow the SEA RANGER in action on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U-TtyDUcGU

18/11/2025

Developing your skills, training cadets or seeking a career-long seamanship reference?

The Second Edition of ‘21st Century Seamanship’ has been fully revised to support maritime professionals at every stage of their career. Blending centuries of proven seafaring tradition with today’s realities, this book covers ship handling, stability, regulations, emergency response and evolving environmental standards.

Key features:

✅ Core seamanship topics—wires, cranes, ropework—combined with modern operational practices, pollution prevention, energy efficiency and the latest IMO Conventions and Codes
✅ comprehensive coverage suitable for cadets, trainees, experienced mariners and maritime enthusiasts
✅ structured for easy reading and quick reference
✅ supports learning from cadetship through to professional career development.

Designed for maritime professionals, cadets, shipping companies, training providers and anyone seeking a definitive, career-long guide to modern seamanship.

🔗 Order now in eBook and print format at: https://shop.witherbys.com/21st-century-seamanship-2nd.../

Introducing MV SEA RANGER – Witherbys’ New Expedition and Research VesselWitherbys is excited to introduce its new ocean...
30/10/2025

Introducing MV SEA RANGER – Witherbys’ New Expedition and Research Vessel

Witherbys is excited to introduce its new oceanographic research vessel, MV SEA RANGER, entering service in 2026. This state-of-the-art vessel represents the next step in supporting our ongoing research, development and technical operations.

It will serve as a dedicated platform to advance our publications, enhance computer-based training on Witherby Connect and further develop our Passage Planning Guide series. SEA RANGER will also support research into ECDIS transitions, S-100 developments and maritime security, environmental and operational practices, ensuring our content reflects real-world conditions at sea.

📄 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eTnz-ybA
🎥 Watch the vessel in action: https://lnkd.in/epfExrUh

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📢 New Press Release: Witherby Publishing Group Appoints Capt. Gerard J. Po***ck as Director of Digital ProjectsWitherbys...
30/09/2025

📢 New Press Release: Witherby Publishing Group Appoints Capt. Gerard J. Po***ck as Director of Digital Projects

Witherbys is delighted to announce the appointment of Capt. Gerard J. Po***ck in the newly created position of Director of Digital Projects.

With a strong interest in new technologies and after having provided consultancy services to Witherbys over the last three years, Gerard now joins as we announce our return to focus on computer based training (CBT) and the exploration of further digital opportunities.

Read the Press Release in full here: https://www.witherbys.com/media-and-news/witherby-publishing-group-appoints-capt-gerard-j-pollock-as-director-of-digital-projects

26/08/2025

Are you preparing for your CoC exams or guiding the next generation of seafarers? Discover the new 'Witherby Connect Study – Chief Mates and Masters Bundle' 🌊📘

This new bundle provides comprehensive online access to many key maritime publications, specifically curated to support advanced study at the Chief Mate and Master levels in line with UK Certificate of Competency (CoC) requirements.

The bundle delivers the critical materials you need, including:

✅ Key maritime conventions: MARPOL, SOLAS, COLREGs
✅ regulatory primers and UK Flag State guidance
✅ the complete Orals Prep Series, supporting structured exam preparation
✅ ECDIS Safety Settings, Seamanship Notes and more.

Now available on Witherby Connect, this subscription ensures that key reference materials are readily accessible, both online and offline, with tools to search, annotate and organise your digital library.

Available on subscription for £20 per month, with a minimum 3-month commitment.

🔗 Subscribe today: https://lnkd.in/ep2J7dTe

Witherby Publishing Group and VIRSECLtd Announce CBT Joint Venture! Capt. Iain Macneil MNM and Kat Heathcote Macneil M...
22/08/2025

Witherby Publishing Group and VIRSECLtd Announce CBT Joint Venture!

Capt. Iain Macneil MNM and Kat Heathcote Macneil MBE return to their roots with the announcement of a new CBT Joint Venture initially focussing on the burgeoning Maritime Security Sector.

Witherby Publishing Group's owners are delighted to announce the signing of an exclusive MoU between themselves and Steve Richards and Cathy Wallwork of VIRSEC Ltd. ✍

🔗 Read the Press Release in full here:https://www.witherbysdata.com/files/newsletter/JV_PressReleaseAug2025.pdf

🔗 Learn more about VIRSEC and Witherbys below:
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📣 SOLAS - Consolidated Edition, 2024, Available Now on Witherby Connect! Since the first version was adopted in 1914 fol...
19/09/2024

📣 SOLAS - Consolidated Edition, 2024, Available Now on Witherby Connect!

Since the first version was adopted in 1914 following the loss of life due to the sinking of the Titanic, there have been four more versions of SOLAS released within the industry.

This publication commemorates the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, a prominent international instrument for maritime safety.

This edition of the publication presents a consolidated text of the Convention, its Protocol of 1988, all amendments that have entered into force on or before 1 July 2024 and includes the unified interpretations of SOLAS regulations approved by the Maritime Safety Committee.

🔗 Available now for immediate access on Witherby Connect, or pre-order your physical copy at: https://shop.witherbys.com/solas-consolidated-edition-2024-kh110e/

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