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Resources
International Chamber of Shipping 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 the ICS Publications site.
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Rescue at Sea Français – Sauvetage en Mer: Un guide de principes et de pratiques dans le context des mouvements de réfugiés et de migrants
Download the French translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Rescue at Sea Español – Salvamento en el Mar: Una guía sobre los principios y prácticas en el contexto de los movimientos de personas refugiadas y migrantes
Download the Spanish translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Rescue at Sea Arabic – الإنقاذ في البحر دليل للمبادئ والم مارسات في سياق تحركات اللاجئين والمهاجرين
Download the Arabic translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Rescue at Sea 中文 – 海上救助 适用于难民和移民流动的原则与实践指南
Download the Chinese translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Rescue at Sea Русский – СПАСАНИЕ НА МОРЕ: Руководство по принципам и практикам, применяемым в контексте передвижений беженцев и мигрантов
Download the Russian translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Rescue at Sea: A Guide to Principles and Practice in the Context of Refugees and Migrants Movements
Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), Sixth Edition
The Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), Sixth Edition is the trusted publication for chemical tankers. The new edition translates MARPOL Annex II regulations into practical procedures for safe and environmentally responsible operations. It includes updated guidance on Annex I to Annex II cargo changeovers, safe enclosed space entry, washing water analysis, hot work zones and shore power.
Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Assigning Roles and Responsibilities to the Ship’s Crew
The Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Assigning Roles and Responsibilities to the Ship's Crew details the responsibilities that the ship’s crew undertake during helicopter operations.
Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures to Combat and Eliminate Violence and Harassment in the Maritime Sector
Drawing inspiration from an array of company policies and complementary initiatives, ICS and its global network of shipowners and operators present this set of industry principles for establishing effective measures to combat violence and harassment.