Survival Guide for the Mariner

Name: Survival Guide for the Mariner
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)
Author: Robert J. Meurn

by Robert J. Meurn

Nonfiction

4.5 (10)

235 pages~3.9 hr readPublished by Schiffer

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You work at sea or are training for a maritime career and need to know survival procedures that could save your life.
You're studying for Coast Guard certification and want a resource that covers lifeboats, rescue boats, and the exam questions you'll face.
You're responsible for crew safety and want current, actionable guidance on abandon ship procedures and search and rescue protocols.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a dramatic survival narrative or seafaring adventure story rather than technical instruction.
You have no connection to maritime work or boating and are just casually interested in survival theory.
You prefer digital resources or video training over a reference manual you can study and mark up.

About this book

This guide covers the knowledge and skills required to survive a disaster at sea, from preparation through search and rescue. It provides seamen with current information on avoiding and managing dangers at sea, including abandon ship procedures, crew overboard situations, search and rescue techniques, and survival methods. The book can serve as a text for those preparing to be Coast Guard certified lifeboatmen. The appendices include descriptions of lifeboat, rescue boat, and rigid life raft equipment, inspection guidelines, and sample Coast Guard examination questions and answers.

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Currently on sale at $11.99 — 33% off peak. Price has dropped 11 times over the last 19 months. Goes on sale roughly every 56 days.

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Currently around #1,993K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.5★ from 10 reviews

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