A list of databases and other resources either subscribed to or recommended by WMU Library.
Searches all electronic titles available within our Discovery Service. Use this when you know the exact item you are looking for.
This is the same database as the "eTitleSearch" available to search directly in the search bar at the top of this page.
The BIMCO bulletin is a specialised magazine that includes articles on international shipping and reports from IMO and other regulatory authorities, to keep readers abreast of new conventions and legislation.
Accounts created on request.
Shipping Intelligence Network (SIN) provides access to the comprehensive range of data collected and published by Clarksons Research, including the latest information on the shipping markets at a glance, easily downloadable versions of a wide range of market reports, comprehensive fleet and orderbook listings and thousands of timeseries and graphs of key commercial indicators all updated regularly. Use of this database is for academic purposes only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Powerful, comprehensive and easy to use, the World Fleet Register (WFR) is the ultimate data and intelligence tool across Fleet, Eco Technology, Environmental Regulations and Markets. Building on more than 50 years of vessel data heritage, the WFR is the market leading online vessel reference tool from Clarksons Research. Use of this database is for academic purposes only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Clarksons can only be access with a WMU assigned email. You must first register to use World Fleet Register or Shipping Intelligence Network. Instructions can be found in our database guide.
An excellent source of full-text information focusing primarily on maritime law. The publisher, Informa Law, offers a major portion of the Lloyd’s publications available online, including journals, reports and books. Full-text available for Maritime & Commercial practice.
You must first register to use I-Law. Instructions can be found on our database guide.
The IMF eLibrary provides access to all the research, statistics, and policy documents of the International Monetary Fund, covering a broad range of topics connected to economics, internationally and for each of the 191 member countries.
Search and download documents of the International Maritime Organization.
Distance Students: accounts are created on request.
The site for all of IMO publications, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and other codes, conventions, resolutions and IMO circulars.
Content available in varying and multiple languages as published by IMO
IMO Vega is a discontinued site to access IMO publications, including MARPOL, SOLAS and other codes. This database has been replaced by IMO e-publications, and no updates to its content have been made since May 15 2025.
Please email the library at library@wmu.se for more information.
The ISL – Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics – one of Europe’s leading institutes in the area of maritime logistics research, consulting and knowledge transfer.
Online access to:
ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook (SSYB)
ISL Shipping Statistics And Market Review (SSMR)