Coronavirus (COVID-19): Seafarer Shore Leave Principles
This document sets out principles for providing shore leave during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Publications
ICS develops and promotes shipping industry best practices and guidance through a wide range of publications and free resources that are used by ship operators globally.
You can download most publications from the list below for free and purchase the paid-for publications from our ICS bookshop.
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Guidelines
September 2021
COMING SOON: Bridge Procedures Guide, Sixth Edition
Guidelines
October 2021
Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use, Third Edition
Guidelines
September 2021
Handling a Mental Health Crisis or Emergency and Spotting Suicidal Behaviour in Seafarers
Guidelines
September 2021
Manning Agency Guidelines
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Manning Agency Guidelines
These guidelines have been produced to help shipping companies choose reputable manning agencies and to ensure that seafarers are recruited in line with the requirements of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006).
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers, Third Edition
This Third Edition was withdrawn in June 2021 and replaced by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers, Fourth Edition.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Protocols to Mitigate the Risks of Cases On Board Ships
Aim to safeguard the health of seafarers and guarantee the safe operations of maritime trade – offering governments and the general public reassurance that seafarers can embark and disembark ships safely. Published by ICS, IMHA and INTERTANKO.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers v2
Guidance to support all types of ships which operate in international waters. Note: This second version from May 2020 has been replaced by an updated version 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers, v3'
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Shipboard Interface Between Ship and Shore-Based Personnel
Guidelines from ICS and other major bodies addressing major concerns and expectations of ships’ crews and shore-based personnel during the coronavirus pandemic through the implementation of practical, risk-based measures. Guidelines – May 2020
Guidelines for Shipowners to Avoid Age Discrimination On Board Ships
Age discrimination is no joke and can affect individuals of all ages in any field of work, including the shipping industry. It can lead to decreased motivation and increased sickness and can compromise cohesive and effective teamwork. It can also negatively affect companies resulting in potential organisational, economic and legal consequences. These new guidelines will help ship operators understand the different types of age discrimination, whether direct or indirect, and show how this can be avoided with respect to recruitment, training, pay and promotion, as well as redundancy and retirement.
Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention
This ICS publication is the comprehensive and definitive guide to MLC compliance for anyone involved with the employment of seafarers, including shipping companies, ship managers and crewing agents.
Welfare Aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
ICS and ITF have jointly published these guidelines to assist governments, welfare agencies and other relevant parties in drafting their own guidelines for implementing the welfare provisions of the MLC.
Guidance on Eliminating Shipboard Harassment and Bullying
All seafarers have the right to work without suffering harassment and bullying. ICS and ITF have together produced this guidance for shipping companies, seafarers and seafarers’ organisations and other parties on what they can do to eliminate harassment and bullying.