Maritime Books

The aim in compiling this dictionary has been to provide a reference book for all those who use or operate cargo ships, both tramp and liner, or who are concerned with their use. The principal areas covered voyage and time charters; documentation, including bills of lading; ship types and their gear; ports, their equipment and facilities; cargoes and their packing; geographical and weather features; as well insurance and reinsurance; CMR expressions, international sale of goods.