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Publications: Guidelines, tools and workbooks

ICS promotes and supports shipping industry best practices through guidelines, tools and workbooks that are used by shipping companies 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 on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, Version Four

Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, Version Four The purpose of these guidelines is to improve the safety and security of seafarers, the environment, the cargo, and the ships. The guidelines aim to assist in the development of a proper cyber risk management strategy in accordance with relevant regulations and best practises on board a ship with a focus on work processes, equipment, training, incident response and recovery management.

February 2021 Guidelines | Free

Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), Fifth Edition

The ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) is the standard reference work for chemical tankers. The fifth edition contains valuable new guidance on key safety issues and operations, and provides new and improved ship/shore safety checklists.

January 2021 Guidelines | £435

Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use, Second Edition

This second edition has been withdrawn and replaced by the third edition. This workbook is a practical, straightforward and easy to understand guide to support the Master and the ship’s crew with cyber security risk management.

November 2020 Archive

Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, Sixth Edition

Outlines the actions a Master should take when confronted with an emergency: from the initial assessment and immediate actions, through to towage or salvage arrangements, as may be necessary. Now in its 6th edition. Peril at Sea and Salvage has been standard reference for Masters to prepare for emergency situations for 40 years.

October 2020 Guidelines | £170

Arrested and Detained Vessels, and Abandoned Seafarers

This booklet has been prepared as a guide to the voluntary societies involved in port-based welfare globally. It is intended to outline the responsibilities of the authorities and other organisations that might become involved when problems are identified aboard a vessel whilst in port.

August 2020 Guidelines | Free

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), Sixth Edition

This new edition covers a range of topical issues including gas detection, the toxicity and the toxic effects of petroleum products (including benzene and hydrogen sulphide), the generation of static electricity and stray currents, fire protection and the growing use of mobile electronic technology.

June 2020 Guidelines | £420
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