This new publication provides maritime English lecturers and students with a vast portion of sound ship knowledge. First 37 units describe basic ship equipment and systems, giving possibility to learn modern technical terms. The remaining 16 readings are descriptions of existing ships, where terms presented in the previous chapters are used in real-life contexts. The CD includes 37 units with exercises. Each unit can be printed out for practice. Over two hundred color photos and high quality drawings add to the instructive part of the publication, allowing the learner to understand and master professional maritime terminology