The Shipping Forecast , originally published in 1996, is Mark Power 's illustration of the UK's Shipping Forecast , broadcast four times a day on BBC Radio 4. Beyond its useful and (at times life-saving)use to mariners it is also listened to by millions of people who tune in across the UK. Publisher: GOST Books Author(s): Mark Power Number of pages: 240 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 257 x 319 x 31 Cover type: Hardback