The Really Handy Books

The Handy Books Revision Aids for Mariners

Handy Books at Handy Prices

The Really Handy Publications bring navigation text books into the hands of those that need it, at the cost they can afford, with text  books written and formatted for the Kindle.

The COLREG series

This series has been withdrawn from the Kindle platform, but due to their popularity they will be reissued in the future in a differnt form. Meanwhile here are some book searches that will help you find some other books.

• Click for books on COLREGS>
• Click for books on collision at sea>
• Click for COLREG Software>

The Ship Certification Series

A Really handy guide to Ship Certification- Part 1

Identifying and Defining

This is a revision guide for the Professional Mariner studying for their officer qualifications. It mixes facts about the certificates, revision questions, and then adds a bit more. In this first book of the series Certification covering the identification and definition of vessels is covered, including the Certificate of Registry, CSR, Tonnage Certificate and Load Line Certificate.

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 A Really Handy Guide to Ship Certification-Part 2

Managing the Vessel

The second book of the series covers the ISM code, Safe Manning and the Maritime Labour Convention certification.

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A Really Handy Guide to Ship Certification-Part 3

Keeping vessels safe

The third book of the series on vessel certification covers the SOLAS and security certificates, including SAFCON, CSSC, PSSC, ISPS and a diversion into the subject of HSSC.

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A Really Handy Guide to Ship Certification-Part 4

Keeping the seas clean

The fourth book of the series covers the certificates covering environmental protection, including  IOPP, NLS, IAPPC, IEE, anti-fouling certification and Ballast water convention certification.

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Assorted Handy Revision Guides

IALA Buoyage- A Really Handy Book to learn the system

The popular “Really Handy Series” of Kindle books has now been extended to include a publication for those wishing to learn and revise the IALA buoyage system. The book uses a mixtures of facts, pictures, questions and “a bit more”  to lead its reader through a logical and structured course of study….and at a Really Handy price.

 

A Really Handy Guide to the ISPS Code

This is a revision guide for the Professional Mariner studying for their officer or security qualifications.. It mixes facts about the International Ship and Port Facility Code , revision questions, and then adds a bit more. . A really handy revision book at a really handy price.

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