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.
February 2025
Guidelines | £200
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications play a vital role in promoting safe and environmentally responsible shipping practices. The video highlights how our comprehensive publications, guidelines and resources help maritime professionals implement industry best practices, comply with international regulations and protect our oceans.
January 2025
Multimedia | Free
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.
January 2025
Guidelines | £180
Operating the Engine under Low Loads uses scenario-based learning and a 3D model of a typical two-stroke engine to guide learners through the necessary checks to ensure a well-maintained engine during low load operations. These features allow learners to better understand the different maintenance conditions of a main engine and best practice when completing a two-stroke low load operation inspection report. Based on the best-selling publication Engine Room Procedures Guide.
December 2024
E-learning | £40
A summary report from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force, which sets out the objectives, methodology, findings and conclusions acquired from 12 hybrid workshops that engaged 116 participants and produced substantial considerations for each fuel.
November 2024
Reports, Positions and Papers | Free
This comprehensive course highlights common deficiencies found during engine room inspections and offers valuable insight and firsthand tips from port state control inspectors. By completing this course, learners will gain actionable steps to address and minimise these deficiencies, and walk away more proactive and confident for any upcoming inspection. Based on the best-selling publication, Engine Room Procedures Guide.
November 2024
E-learning | £40
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.
October 2024
Guidelines | £175
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.
October 2024
Guidelines | £145
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.
October 2024
Archive | £295
This ICS/BIMCO guide enables shipping companies to align with the IMO’s 2023 underwater radiated noise guidelines and help preserve marine life.
October 2024
Guidelines | £190