Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Published since 1951, Lloyd's Maritime Atlas is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry. It provides a comprehensive reference for locating the world s ports and shipping places, including major canal and river systems in addition to all of the main road, rail and airport connections.
Commercial ports are covered in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the world s busiest trading routes. In addition, the atlas features world and regional marine distance tables, a comprehensive user guide, and detailed statistics on commercial vessel movements, characteristics and casualties.
Features of the 2016 edition:
- Top 20 Ports featuring illustrations and vital statistics of the most frequented ports in the world.
- Fully updated thematic world maps including ebola no-go areas for shipping.
- Precise latitude and longitude co-ordinates of over 8,000 ports and shipping places from around the world.
- Unique indexing system allowing users to search both geographically and alphabetically and view the features of each port, including for the first time LNG imports/exports.
- Free CD-ROM including piracy hotspots, search and rescue centres, and petroleum/bunker ports.
This book continues to be the premier reference guide for shipping professionals worldwide.
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