Coming soon - May 2021. Food is crucial to maintaining the health and morale of crews. Without safe, nutritious and appealing food, seafarers would not be able to perform their duties effectively on board ship. The Training Record Book for Ships’ Cooks is the first global resource to help ships’ cooks demonstrate competency and record their training experience as they develop their careers. It is based on the International Labour Organization (ILO) Guidelines on the training of ships’ cooks, which implements the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) Regulation 3.2.
April 2021
Tools and Workbooks | £30
This publication provides guidance on how to combat drug trafficking at sea and to recognise the signs of drug use and dependence among crew members. Considered the leading industry publication on the topic, this 6th edition has been fully updated by industry experts to assist shipping companies, Masters and officers, to help prepare, prevent, protect and how to respond when faced with drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea.
April 2021
Guidelines | £170
This book provides a comprehensive guide to maritime security. Drawing on two decades of experience in the industry, it sets out the security threats faced by the shipping industry today, the statutory requirements that ships, shipping companies and port facilities must meet, and provides guidance on how to conduct a thorough threat assessment for a voyage. A model ship security plan is also provided along with guidance on how to complete it in accordance with statutory requirements.
April 2021
Guidelines | £180
A round-up of key topics discussed at the Future Seafarer ICS Leadership Insights event, including COVID-19, technology, training and regulatory changes.
25 March 2021
News
COVID-19 vaccines reduce the severity of symptoms or prevent symptoms completely in a vaccinated person.
However it is currently unknown if they prevent an individual carrying the virus and passing it on to others.
Physical distancing, washing hands with soap and water or the use of hand sanitiser, good respiratory
hygiene, and use of a mask remain the main methods to prevent spread of COVID-19 and seafarers should
continue these practices once vaccinated.
March 2021
Guidelines | Free
Coming soon – June 2021. The ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations is the industry standard best practice guide for shipping companies, ships’ crew and helicopter operators. Written for both those in the air and at sea, the Guide helps all those involved in these operations become familiar with the important technical aspects of these complex operations.
March 2021
Guidelines | £160
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March 2021
Tools and Workbooks | Free
Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, Version Four
The purpose of these guidelines is to improve the safety and security of seafarers, the environment,
the cargo, and the ships. The guidelines aim to assist in the development of a proper cyber risk
management strategy in accordance with relevant regulations and best practises on board a ship with a focus on work processes, equipment, training, incident response and recovery management.
February 2021
Guidelines | Free
Will COVID-19 delay or accelerate the digitalisation of the shipping industry, and what training and skill sets will future seafarers need to equip them for the digital revolution?
11 November 2020
ICS Event
The ICS Diversity Tracker looks into the state of diversity and inclusion in the global shipping labour force. The Tracker, which surveyed more than 200 shipping companies across the world, sets baseline targets for improved corporate diversity and inclusion policies in the coming years.
November 2020
Guidelines | Free