International Chamber of Shipping develops and promotes shipping industry best practices and guidance through a wide range of publications and free resources that are used by ship operators globally.
You can download most publications from the list below for free and purchase the paid-for publications from our ICS书店.
The following common guidelines and supporting checklist are intended to ensure that the risks associated with the shipment of vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles are managed and to promote the safety of terminal and vessel personnel and the protection of property including the vessel itself.
The Engine Room Procedures Guide provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on engine room procedures, to ensure that ships’ engine rooms are operated and managed safely while protecting the environment. A companion to the globally recognised ICS Bridge Procedures Guide, the Engine Room Procedures Guide can be used on all types of merchant ship. The second edition includes the latest safe procedures for handling liquefied natural gas, 封闭空间入口, 为港口国的检查做准备.
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.
The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is to encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag State has sufficient substance before using it and to encourage shipowners and operators to put pressure on their flag Administrations to affect any improvements that might be necessary, 特别是在海上生命安全方面, 保护海洋环境, and the provision of decent working and living conditions for seafarers.
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 assist with the day-to-day management of onboard cyber security and facilitates collaboration between ships, onshore IT departments and equipment manufacturers.
This publication provides advice on current piracy and armed robbery hotspots, as well as conflict regions and areas of increased risk. It includes the latest industry guidelines and advice to aid in the development of Ship 安全 Plans and also provides useful material for the training of Masters and Ship 安全 Officers to help achieve mandatory training requirements.
This 2024-2025 edition fully updates and supersedes Pirates and Armed Robbers: 的指导方针 on Prevention for Masters and Ship 安全 Officers, Fourth Edition by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
This first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law is a comprehensive, easy to follow guide written specifically for Masters.
当船上出现问题时, 经常会出现法律问题, and it is the Master’s responsibility to react appropriately. This guide bridges the gap between theory and practice by exploring practical real-world scenarios commonly encountered by Masters, 无论是在港口还是在海上. It offers valuable guidance on how to approach legal issues effectively, 突出最佳实践, and providing expert advice on managing legal risks with particular emphasis on the commercial aspects that form a significant part of every Master’s responsibilities on board.
油船安全指南(液化气), 第四版, is the definitive industry guide to support gas carrier operators conduct safe and efficient operations. 这份综合指南, a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag States, has been fully updated to align with the latest edition of the International 安全 Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT 6).
Provides a unified inspection and repair criteria to help all parties maintain the integrity and cleanliness of containers when in their care. 修订3 includes special provisions for the inspection and removal of pest contamination.