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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The Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Managing Marine Pilot Transfers guides learners through the safety considerations required for freight and passenger transfer operations.
Modern maritime navigation relies on GNSS systems such as GPS, Galileo and GLONASS for routing, harbour manoeuvres and ship safety. Rising incidents of GPS jamming and spoofing are increasingly impacting merchant ships. To support crews, the International Chamber of Shipping and its members has released the free Navigating in Areas of Unreliable Satellite Signals poster. This practical aide‑mémoire helps bridge teams recognise signs of disrupted satellite signals and apply best‑practice actions to maintain safe navigation. Crews are welcome to download and print this free poster for display near the conning position on board navigation bridges.
The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is to encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag state has sufficient substance before using it and to encourage shipowners and operators to put pressure on their flag administrations to affect any improvements that might be necessary, especially in relation to safety of life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, and the provision of decent working and living conditions for seafarers.
The Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Managing Marine Pilot Transfers guides learners through the emergency procedures required for helicopter operations in just 10 minutes.
Watch this video now to learn more about how the Deck Procedures Guide ensures that all those working on or maintaining machinery on deck are well-equipped to handle a wide range of operations.
The ICS Deck Procedures Guide align with the widely used Bridge Procedures Guide and Engine Room Procedures Guide, completing an essential set of guides that enable companies to uphold the highest standards of best practice across ship operations. When used in collaboration, users can benefit from harmonised inter-departmental communications and procedures. Offering a comprehensive overview of essential deck operations, this first edition ensures that all those working on or maintaining machinery on deck are well-equipped to handle a wide range of operations.
This publication provides advice on current piracy and armed robbery hotspots as well as regions of conflict and areas of increased risk. The 2026–27 edition includes updated piracy statistics and case studies, new and updated sections on maritime terrorism and warzones/warlike areas and new material on security measures in ports. It also incorporates the latest cyber security and training updates as well as updates on international and national cooperation. Annexes, bridge cards and checklists have also been revised to reflect the latest reporting formats.
The Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Responding to Emergencies guides learners through the emergency procedures required for helicopter operations in just 10 minutes.
This practical and easy to understand workbook supports the owner, master and the ship's crew with cyber security risk management. It contains comprehensive checklists to support the day-to-day management of onboard cyber security and facilitates collaboration between ships, onshore IT departments and equipment manufacturers.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General urges maritime administrations, shipping companies and maritime education and training institutions to take part in the survey that will inform the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.