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Best Management Practices for Maritime Security consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive publication with actionable insights and advice. It focuses on providing a threat and risk management process and, recognising the dynamic nature of regional security situations, provides signposts to direct users to the most-up-date security intelligence and risk assessment information.
This publication provides guidance on how to combat drug trafficking at sea and how to recognise the signs of drug use and dependence among crew members. Considered the leading industry publication on the topic, this 2025 - 2026 edition has been fully updated by industry experts to assist shipping companies, Masters and officers to prepare for, prevent, protect against and respond to drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea.
Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations, Second Edition tackles evolving threats like political instability, piracy, terrorism and cyber attacks. It provides a detailed overview on complying with SOLAS and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements, offering guidance on managing and mitigating security threats. Key features include a model ship security plan, a sample two-year security drill schedule, templates for communication with seafarers' designated contacts, and resources for threat and risk assessments. With practical information on operating in high-risk areas, managing cyber risks and handling stowaways, this guide is invaluable for masters, security officers, port personnel and anyone interested in global trade security.
This new and improved edition has been reorganised to make it more user-friendly for crew to find relevant information quickly, and adds new ready-to-use content including: - An enhanced shipboard safety checklist for helicopter operations, with tasks presented in chronological order - A new risk assessment for landing and winching - An aide memoire for the responsible officer - An example toolbox talk for before a helicopter operation - Further clarifications on roles and responsibilities; and - Updated terminology. This guide can be used by ships’ masters, officers and crew, and is also useful reading for helicopter operators and marine pilots. The sixth edition can also now be used alongside the e-learning course Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships, available from the ICS Academy, giving crew access to on board procedures and training that work together seamlessly.
The primary aim of this book is to advise seafarers in general, and the officers and crew of merchant ships in particular, how best to deal with people encountered at sea as stowaways, distressed people in small boats (including migrants and refugees) and the victims of trafficking. In each case, details of the master's responsibilities and the required procedures are set out, along with preventative measures, appropriate preparation and the recommended response in stowaway and rescue at sea situations. Practical guidance is provided, focused on saving lives at sea and maintaining ship security and the safety of all on board. Current trends and regions of higher risk are identified, with reference to the latest industry guidance and regulatory framework.
This fully illustrated publication describes in detail the problems that biofouling can cause to ship operations and the marine environment. It examines the use of anti-fouling systems to prevent the build-up of biofouling as well as the options available for ship cleaning, in particular the importance of in-water cleaning. It also sets out the revised 2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines, specific regional mandatory biofouling requirements and the mandatory IMO AFS Convention. It also provides data sheets on a number of hull cleaning companies worldwide.
This Sixth Edition was withdrawn in September 2025 and replaced by Cyber Security Workbook for Board Ship Use, Seventh Edition. 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.
This ICS/BIMCO guide enables shipping companies to align with the IMO’s 2023 underwater radiated noise guidelines and help preserve marine life.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance guides shipowners, operators and managers through compliance with the increasingly complex international regulations on reducing GHG emissions. This includes the existing application of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships, Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII) and submission of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMPs). The interlinked relationship between reducing underwater radiated noise and GHG emissions is detailed, including a new appendix that lists approximately 100 different reduction measures. A brand new chapter focuses solely on the European Union’s new Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), addressing the significant confusion surrounding its application to all ships trading in and out of the European Union. Readers can expect to be better informed on: • The shipping company’s responsibility under EU ETS • What voyages are covered by the EU ETS • What to include on emissions monitoring plans • How to calculate the amount of allowances owed and more
A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections helps shipping companies implement a systematic approach to inspections, better comply with industry regulations and ensure their ships navigate the seas safely and in a manner that protects the marine environment. The recommendations in this guide are relevant to all ship types. This first edition helps ship’s officers, crews and superintendents prepare for all types of inspections and understand how they interlink— including flag state, port state control, class and masters’ inspections. Firsthand tips from inspectors and a range of checklists are provided to help ship’s crew prepare for, conduct and close out inspections.