The Ships Atlas 2020 18th ed

The Ships Atlas has three distinct sections starting with themed global maps on topical maritime subjects such as MARPOL regulations, followed by over 60 pages of detailed map content and finishing with the comprehensive port and terminal index which provides more detail about the ports and terminals depicted within the map section.

KEY FEATURES:

• Over 17,000 ports, harbours, terminals, marine facilities and places
• 200 full colour maps
• 12 maritime themed A3 maps (many sold separately). These include: International Load Line Zones and Areas, Sensitive Sea Areas, MARPOL 73/78, Emissions Regulations, Global Wind Patterns, Maritime Piracy Incidents, Countries, Standard Time Zones, Ocean Currents, International Navigating Conditions, Global Distribution of Major Diseases, Shipping Chokepoints
• Unique port symbols detailing types of cargo handled at that port and the drydock availability
• Regional and international distance tables
• Comprehensive port information index detailing UNLOCODEs, latitude and longitude, maximum size vessel permissible, nearest airport, fuel availability, medical availability
• Includes FindaportCD, providing users with digital access to port locations and information

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

432 new ports have been added to the map and index content

All maps have been revised and index content reviewed amounting to over 3,000 updates

Two new detailed maps have been added to provide greater coverage of congested areas - 'Western Coast of North America' and 'The Philippines'

The MARPOL 73/78 map now features the forthcoming amendments to Annex VI regarding the Baltic Sea, North Sea and North West European Waters ECAs

The Sensitive Sea Areas map sees an improved layout, plus the inclusion of the protective measures required within each PSSA and their respective IMO MEPC Endorsement

The Shipping Chokepoints map has been improved and expanded to include a further 20 congested areas. Each area includes an overview with details incl. the average transit time

The Ships Atlas can be used separately or in conjunction with Guide to Port Entry as a quick reference to the location and facilities available at the port, harbour or terminal.