This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, and specific hazardous activities.

Part I. The Merchant Mercantile. 1. Introducing the Merchant Mercantile. 2. Officer Training and Professional Development. 3. Ranks, Roles and Responsibilities. 4. Health and Safety. 5. Container and RORO Ships. 6. Maritime Regulatory Framework. Part II. Principles of Ship Architecture and Engineering. 7. Basic Container Ship Architecture. 8. Primary Ship Engineering Systems. 9. Auxiliary Ship Engineering Systems. 10. Principles of Ship Stability. Part III. Ship Operations. 11. Deck Operations. 12. Engine Room Operations. 13. Bridge Operations. 14. Passage Planning and Navigation. 15. Stowaways, Piracy and Drug Trafficking. Part IV. Cargo Operations. 16. Hague-Visby Rules and Bills of Lading. 17. Dangerous Cargoes. 18. Container Specifications. 19. Container Planning, Handling, Stowing and Lashing. Part V. Maritime Emergencies. 20. Maritime Emergencies and Incidents. 21. Ship Fires, Firefighting Systems and Firefighter Equipment. 22. Emergency Distress Equipment and Signals. 23. Lifesaving Appliances. 24. Abandoning Ship.