Submission by Dominica, Liberia, Marshall Islands, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Intercargo, Intertanko, International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA), International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA), Nautical Institute (NI), and Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF).
Sub-Committee On Ship Design And Equipment
56th Session
Agenda Item 3
December 2011
BMP4 was withdrawn in June 2018 and replaced by BMP5: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
BMP4, which was developed by ICS and other shipping industry organisations, in cooperation with military navies, provided Best Management Practices (BMPs) to help companies and ships avoid becoming victims of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, off the Coast of Somalia and in the Western Indian Ocean. It offered specific, practical advice for companies in order to avoid, deter, or delay pirate attacks, and it was strongly supported by a broad coalition of industry and intergovernmental organisations.
Submission by Intercargo, BIMCO, ICS, International Group of P & I Clubs, and IUMI, Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, 16th Session, Agenda Item 4, July 2011.
The competence of seafarers is the most critical factor in the safe and efficient operation of ships, and has a direct impact on the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. This short brochure summarises what seafarers can expect from the updated Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention), which entered into force on 1 January 2012.
The revised book takes full account of the competence standards stipulated by STCW 2010 including those adopted for the new grade of Able Seafarer Deck.
This third edition of the popular ICS Guidelines for shipping companies has been fully revised and updated to take account of changes in the 'Manila Amendments'.