Jane's Merchant Ships is 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, plus 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 and 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 dry cargo ships; Low-aircraft ships; Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo; Vehicle carriers; passenger ships; Specialised cargo ships ensure you always have the latest information at your fingertips. A five-year archive is also included plus the ability to browse and search the data quickly and easily. Visit http //jms.janes.com to find out more about online and to view the latest list of updates and full contents listing. For a complete recognition compendium, we recommend Jane's Fighting Ships and Jane's High-Speed Marine Transportation. Intended for: Defence ministries, naval forces, air forces, maritime and military libraries, naval training establishments, coastguards, ship builders, maritime academies and institutions, ship line and ferry operators, transport ministries, maritime safety agencies, ort authorities, naval architects, marine engineers, ship yards, marine insurance companies, fuel oil companies and news research agencies.