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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Feb 2023
Seafarer in engine room of ship

Engine Room Procedures Guide (Second Edition)

£180
The Engine Room Procedures Guide provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on engine room procedures.
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Feb 2023
men on deck of a ship

Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention Fourth Edition

£140
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.
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Jan 2023
diversity and inclusion front cover

Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping

£160
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.
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Jan 2022
Seafarer on bridge of a ship

Bridge Procedures Guide 6th Edition

£170
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.
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Jan 2021
Tanker

Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) Fifth Edition

£465
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.