First and foremost a recognition guide for those either at sea or in occupations where there is a need to identify merchant shipping. Line drawings and photographs, together with the use of a revised version of the Talbot Booth recognition system based on ship type, sequence and hull form, will support your identification - making this a core resource on the world's merchant vessels. A merchant shipping report, analysis of legislation implications an safety issues are also covered.Key contents include: Tankers and combination carriers, Liquefied gas carriers, Geared and Gearless container ships, Refrigerated cargo ships, Geared and Gearless cargo ships, Low-aircraft ships, Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo, vehicle carriers, Passenger ships, specialised cargo ships.Intended for: Defence ministries, naval forces, air forces, maritime and military libraries, naval training establishments, coastguards, shipbuilders, maritime academies and institutions, shipline and ferry operators, transport ministries, maritime safety agencies, port authorities, naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards, marine insurance companies, fuel oil companies and news research agencies.