Marine Survival and Rescue Systems by 
Survival at Sea: The Lifeboat and Liferaft by
The skills & tools necessary for safety of life at sea. Essential reading for all seamen.
Survival Guide for the Mariner 2nd edition by
Seafarers must be prepared to cope with the worst situations that the sea can offer. In this new edition, Meurn gives seamen the most up-to-date information in avoiding and dealing with dangers at sea. Topics include abandon ship procedures, crew overboard, search and rescue techniques, and survival methods. Since this book can be used as a text for those preparing to be Coast Guard certified lifeboatmen, the appendices contain lifeboat, rescue boat, and rigid life raft equipment descriptions, inspection guidelines, and sample Coast Guard examination questions and answers.
Marine Casualty Report: M/V Joan La Rie III, Capsizing and Sinking in the Atlantic Ocean on 24 October 1982 by 
The Boatswain's Manual by
Reference book relating to everyday seamanship problems for students preparing for qualification exams.
The Captain's Guide to Liferaft Survival by
The Captain's Guide to Liferaft Survival contains everything a castaway needs to know to survive in a liferaft & get rescued as quickly as possible. Filled with useful experience from the author's 20 years as a captain, the book draws on the latest research in equipment, techniques & emergency medicine.
The Cornell Manual for Lifeboatmen, Able Seamen and Qualified Members of Engine Department by 
The Cornell Manual for Lifeboatmen - Able Seamen and Qualified Members of Engine Department by
The Cornell Manual was first published in 1984 to replace CG-176, a small handbook issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Over the last two decades it has become a standard manual for those who choose to follow the sea and who want to prepare themselves for the Coast Guard examinations. The second edition of the manual has been updated to reflect current information and procedures, and includes for the various rating requirements for documents.The Cornell Manual describes safety practices--lifeboat operation, survival procedures, rescue and evacuation details, firefighting, and first aid--that should be understood by all mariners. Of particular value are the sample multiple-choice questions and answers for both the lifeboatman and able seaman Coast Guard examinations.
