Download or read book The Ships Atlas 1987 written by Lloyd's Register Foundation and published by Lloyd's Register . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ships Atlas was first produced in 1984 and has since become a valuable tool for the shipping industry. The books provide the exact location of ports, as well as a system of map symbols which indicate basic information like cargoes handled, dry dock availability and size. The comprehensive port index lists data such as the maximum size of vessel handled, access to fuel and medical facilities and the nearest airport. The books also contain a selection of regional and global maps, including: World Political Time Zones MARPOL 7L3/78 Sensitivity Sea Areas Maritime Piracy Incidents Global Distributions of Major Diseases