Literature on navigation, seamanship and maritime conditions

Here you will find textbooks, manuals and other literature for those who want to build expertise, immerse themselves in professional topics or gain a better understanding of life at sea.

Recommended textbook

Maritime World – a unique book for anyone who wants to learn practical seamanship

When Even Bjørheim himself was a student in maritime education, he experienced a clear lack of good and up-to-date textbooks. No one took action – so he did it himself.

The result is Maritime World, a comprehensive and richly illustrated professional work developed based on practical experience at sea. The book is structured to make complex topics easier to understand, and provides a thorough yet practical review of navigation, regulations, safety, engine theory, and work on board.

The book has quickly gained widespread use in maritime education, and is now used by far more than students – it has become a reference book for serious boat operators who want better understanding and safer navigation at sea.

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Textbooks and professional literature for those who want to build competence in navigation, from basic theory to further immersion, including astronavigation.

Manuals for practical work on board, focusing on seamanship, maneuvering, rigging, knots and daily operations.

Practical literature on the boat’s technical systems, maintenance and safe navigation at sea, including emergency preparedness and communication.

Books on understanding the weather, sailing strategy and handling different conditions, from coastal sailing to more demanding conditions.

Literature for planning voyages and inspiration for trips, from coastal adventures to longer journeys and ocean crossings.

Practical reference works for use on board, including signal flags, rule charts and nautical tables.