Written in collaboration with international organisations and industry experts, ICS publications promote and support shipping industry best practices and provide world-leading guidance across all key sectors and trades of the maritime industry, including on subjects as diverse as security, safety, employment and the environment.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the global trade association for shipowners and operators, representing the world’s national shipowner associations and over 80% of the world merchant fleet. As a member of ICS, the UK Chamber of Shipping works in close consultation with ICS as joint advocates for the industry on all issues of international maritime affairs, shipping policy and technical matters. 

Rigorous in development and regularly used and recommended by shipping companies globally, ICS publications are a practical complement to international regulations and are an essential tool for on board crew and shoreside teams to ensure compliance. Many ICS industry guides are required reading by companies and seafarers involved in maritime operations.

UK Chamber of Shipping members benefit from a 20% discount on ICS publications - more information is available in our members' area

Find out more on the ICS Publications website
 

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Oct 2023
 Name Tanker Safety Guide, Liquefied Ga

Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas)

£470
The Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas), fourth edition, is the definitive industry guide to support gas carrier operators conduct safe and efficient operations. This comprehensive guide, a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many ...
19
Oct 2023
The Masters Practical Guide to Maritime Law

The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law (with IFSMA)

£250
This first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law is a comprehensive, easy to follow guide written specifically for Masters.
03
Jul 2023
ship recycling guide

Ship Recycling Guide

£130
This comprehensive ship recycling guide is designed to equip shipowners and crew with the necessary knowledge to ensure a safe and sustainable recycling process when the ship reaches the end of its life.
01
May 2023
Arial shot of a ship

Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention Fourth Edition

£150
More than ten years have passed since the entry into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is now strictly enforced on a global basis and subject to Port State Control inspection.
01
Mar 2023
first aid kit

International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers

£225
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.
01
Feb 2023
men on deck of a ship

Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention Fourth Edition

£135
The fourth edition of Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention sets out the obligations for shipping companies and includes guidance on how to ensure compliance on board.
01
Jan 2023
diversity and inclusion front cover

Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping

£140
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping has been developed to create awareness and inspire change in the strategies, policies and practices that will enable the maritime industry to meet the needs of the diverse seafarer community.
01
Nov 2022
Ship

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

£150
This ICS publication guides readers through the first step on the route to decarbonisation: preparing for compliance with the IMO regulatory framework, and in particular, the 2021 amendments to MARPOL Annex VI.
01
Jan 2022
Seafarer on bridge of a ship

Bridge Procedures Guide 6th Edition

£160
For over 40 years, this bestselling Guide has reflected and defined current best practice on the bridges of merchant ships operating in all sectors and trades.
01
Jun 2021
Helicopter on helipad on a ship

Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations Fifth Edition

£160
The ICS Guide is the industry standard best practice guide for shipping companies, ships’ crew and helicopter operators.
01
Jan 2021
Tanker

Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) Fifth Edition

£450
This Guide provides chemical tanker operators and crew with up-to-date best practice guidance for safe and pollution-free operations on chemical tankers and oil tankers carrying chemical cargoes in accordance with MARPOL Annex II.
01
Jul 2020
Seafarer in engine room of ship

Engine Room Procedures Guide

£160
This Guide provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on engine room procedures, to ensure that engine rooms are operated and managed safely.