Book Review – ‘Admiralty Manual of Seamanship’
Book Review – ‘Admiralty Manual of Seamanship’ (Nov 6 2009) The Nautical Institute (the NI) has published an updated ‘The Admiralty Manual of Seamanship’. This book details new advances in safety equipment, survival procedures and best practice and is another in the series published by the NI on behalf of the Royal Navy. However, the book and CD are aimed at both merchant and naval training schools. ‘Admiralty Manuals’ have become the leading authority on seamanship, navigation, firefighting and survival. The new November 2009 edition was brought up to date by author Vic Vance, a retired Royal Navy Warrant Officer Seaman Specialist. This is the 10th edition in a series stretching back to 1908. The 2009 publication is rooted firmly in the 21st century and caters for modern conditions at sea, the NI said. It has been fully updated. “Seafarers are faced with the changing demands of technology, regulation, commercial pressure, reduced training and reduced sea time,” said NI senior vice p...