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Meet the ICS Publications Technical Writer

Interview with ICS Publications Technical Writer Sarah Lovell sharing insights into how ICS publications are developed and their value to the shipping community

Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures to Combat and Eliminate Harassment and Bullying 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 harassment and bullying.

FAL 48-17-3 – Proposal for a new output to modify the definition of ʺkey workersʺ and relevant amendments in the FAL Convention

Agenda: WORK PROGRAMME. Submitted by Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Philippines, Republic of Korea, ICS, IFSMA, IMHA, InterManager, ITF and OCIMF

Shipowners opt for Starlink services to boost crew retention

HTW 10-6-4 – Development of interim guidance on training for seafarers on ships using alternative fuels

Agenda: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1978 STCW CONVENTION AND CODE. Submitted by ICS

ICS Marlins English Language Test for Seafarers

This test allows ship operators to demonstrate that seafarers, of any nationality, have been assessed on their ability to communicate in English – a necessity that has been given additional emphasis by the ISM Code and the revised STCW Convention.

ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023

The first full-scale survey of risk and confidence among maritime leaders, this report presents insights into the issues preoccupying key maritime decision-makers and how they are placed to manage their impact.

Cautious optimism as UAE bucks abandonment trend

As recently as December 2022, the UAE was listed as the country with the highest incidence of abandonment in the world - ICS recorded 29 such cases during the course of the year. Fast forward less than four months and welfare groups have noted, despite increasing prevalence worldwide, a significant drop in the number of UAE cases, with just one case reported in the first quarter of 2023.

International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers – Video

This modern and practical medical guide from ICS has been written and reviewed by an international group of maritime medical practitioners and experts with many years' experience of working with and training seafarers and fishers. It can be used on board all ships and fishing vessels, anywhere in the world, and in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers.

Ukraine: 12 months and counting

One calendar year on from the start of the conflict in Ukraine, fierce fighting on land shows no sign of abating.