Reference texts
Nautical Training
The following recommended list of textbooks is a generic list and may vary with the course instructor. It is recommended to attend class prior to purchasing any expensive texts or equipment.
If purchasing a text, ensure that you purchase the most recent edition.
Chartwork & Pilotage
- Dutton’s Nautical Navigation by Thomas Cutler
- Nicholls's Concise Guide, Volume 1 by Coolen.
- Admiralty Manual of Navigation, Volume 1.
- Marine Chartwork by D.A. Moore.
- Bowditch
General Ship Knowledge
- Refer to TP2293
Navigation Safety
- Ship Sailing Rules by Klaas Van Dokkum
- A guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules by A. N. Cockcroft.
- The Wheelhouse Companion by Capt. Scott.
Communications
- Seamanship Techniques by D. J. House.
- International Code of Signals
Celestial Navigation
- Nicholls's Concise Guide, Volume 1 by Coolen.
- The Elements of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy by Charles H. Cotter.
- Bowditch
Simulated Electronic Navigation (SEN)
- Electronic Navigation Systems by L. Tetley & D. Calcutt
- Marine Electronic Navigation by S. F. Appleyard.
- Radar and Electronic Navigation by G. J. Sonnenberg.
- Radar and ARPA Manual by A. G. Bole and W. O. Dineley.
Stability
- Ship Stability (Mates/Masters) by Seamanship International
- Ship Stability for Masters and Mates by Capt. D. R. Derrett.
- Merchant Ship Stability by H. J. Pursey.
- Ship Stability, Notes & Examples by Kemp & Young.
Ship Management
- Business and Law for the Shipmaster by Hopkins.
- Commercial Management For Shipmasters by Robert L. Tallack (NI).
- The Shipmaster's Business Companion by Malcolm Maclachlan (NI).
- Business & Law Self-examiner for Deck Officers by Maclachlan (NI).
- Maritime Law by Gold, Chircop & Kindred
*(NI) = Nautical Institute
Ship Construction & Cargo
- Merchant Ship Construction by D. A. Taylor.
- Merchant Ship Construction by H. J. Pursey.
- Ship Construction by D. J. Eyres.
- Cargo Work by Capt. L. G. Taylor.
- Notes on Cargo Work by Kemp & Young.
- Thomas Stowage by Thomas, Agnew, Cole.
- Ship Knowledge by Klaas Van Dokkum
Engineering Knowledge
- Introduction to Marine Engineering by D. A. Taylor.
- Engineering Knowledge For Deck Officers by Reed.
Meteorology
- Maritime Meteorology by Maurice M. Cornish and Elaine E. Ives.
- Meteorology for Seafarers by R. M. Frampton and P. A. Uttridge.
- Meteorology for Seaman by Burgess
- Meteorology Today by C. Donald Ahrens