Books by Dr Simon Daniels
Southampton Law Books by Simon Daniels
Case-led books on the Master’s accountability, shipboard management and maritime evidence, written for seafarers, ship managers and maritime lawyers worldwide.
2nd Edition - publication 2027
Responsibility & Accountability in Maritime Law
Examining the criminalisation which confronts the Master in their professional conduct, in terms of both Flag State and Port State rights and obligations.
New in the 2nd Edition
- A new introduction acknowledging the re-emergence of risk in the Gulf in 2026, and the foreseeable emergence of risk in the Arctic
- An expanded Sources of Law chapter on risk management in the context of current geopolitical turmoil
- Detention of Masters and crew, the International Convention on Arrest of Ships and universal jurisdiction
- Relevant case studies such as the M/T Heroic Idun
The current law and cases have been verified up to June 2026.
Who the books are for
Written for the People Who Carry the Responsibility
From the bridge to the courtroom, each book explains the law as it applies in practice.
Masters & seafarers
Understand the risk of criminalisation at sea, prepare for MCA Master’s Orals and know what to do if an incident happens.
Shipowners, managers & agents
Clear guidance on shipboard management, the Master-Owner relationship and the collection of evidence after an incident.
Lawyers, P&I clubs & insurers
Analysis of criminal accountability in Port State and Flag State contexts, supported throughout by case studies.
Students & cadets
Essential reading for MCA-accredited deck training courses and seafarers applying for Certificates of Equivalent Competency.
Simon Daniels
Books by Simon Daniels
Six titles covering criminalisation at sea and in the air, shipboard management, the Master’s business and maritime evidence. See all books and publications.
Responsibility & Accountability in Maritime Law
Examines the criminalisation which confronts the Master, in both Flag State and Port State contexts. New edition with law and cases verified to June 2026.
About this bookGuidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence Vol 2
An essential companion to Volume 1, focusing on electronic evidence from shipboard systems, mobile devices and digital reconstruction.
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Just Culture and the Criminalisation of Air Accidents
Equips the reader with the tools to understand the meaning of criminalisation in the civil aviation industry, with case studies from around the world.
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The Shipmaster’s Business Self-Examiner
For 26 years the indispensable companion for mariners studying for their MCA Master’s Orals exams, now split into 114 topics.
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Shipboard Management
Essential reading for students on MCA-accredited deck courses and seafarers applying for Certificates of Equivalent Competency.
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Corporate Manslaughter in the Maritime and Aviation Industries
Expert analysis of the evolving law in corporate manslaughter as it relates to the maritime and aviation industries.
About this bookPublished by
- Informa Law from Routledge
- Routledge
- CRC Press
- The Nautical Institute
About the author
Solicitor, Academic and Maritime Author
Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 1985 and has particularly specialised in criminal and marine litigation. For 11 years he managed the law and business parts of the MCA-accredited Merchant Vessel Operations programme at Warsash Maritime Academy.
- Awarded a PhD in 2012 for his thesis The Criminalisation of the Ship’s Master
- Consultant Solicitor, still holding a practising certificate
- Delivers short courses for the Nautical Institute on the Master’s accountability
- Technical editor of the Institute’s latest book on the collection of evidence in maritime cases
- A strong advocate of marine wildlife conservation
Enquire About Simon’s Books
For information about any of Simon’s books and publications, or to discuss his work in maritime law, please get in touch.