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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.
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Reducing CO2 Emissions to Zero: The ‘Paris Agreement for Shipping’
Booklet on reduction of CO2 Emissions in international shipping sheds light on the implementation process of the Initial Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, as adopted by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) in April 2018.
ICS Flag State Performance Table 2018/19
This edition has been withdrawn and replaced by the 2020/2021 edition. Intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations to help bring about any improvements that might be necessary in the interests of safety, the environment and decent working conditions.
Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas), Third Edition
This third edition was withdrawn in 2023 and replaced by the fourth edition. The Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) is the definitive industry best practice guidance for gas carrier operators, and a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag States.
Cyber Security Onboard Ships Awareness Poster
Poster developed to raise awareness amongst onboard personnel regarding the basic steps that can be taken to contribute to effective maritime cyber risk management.
Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, Version Three
Offering guidance to companies on how to implement effective cyber risk management onboard ships. The updated Guidelines include a new annex 2 developed by ICS on the incorporation of cyber risk management into safety management systems as required by IMO resolution MSC.428(98).
Seafarers and Digital Disruption
In light of growing media interest and the diversity of expert opinions on the subject, this study conducted by the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) on behalf of ICS, assesses and determines the potential effects of autonomous ships on the role of seafarers and the global shipping industry.
Guidance for the Preparation and Implementation of Garbage Management Plans, Second Edition
The second edition of the ICS Guidance for the Preparation and Implementation of Garbage Management Plans has been published to help shipping companies comply with the latest requirements of the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Arctic Shipping: A Position Paper
As reported changes to the world’s climate appear to be increasing the accessibility of the Arctic to international shipping, this ICS position paper is intended to establish some key principles with respect to the governance of maritime activity in the Arctic and the regulation of ships navigating Arctic waters.
Training Requirements for Personnel on Ships Subject to the IGF Code
Provides information and guidance on the special training requirements for personnel on ships subject to the IGF Code. Assists shipowners and operators with preparations for compliance with the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) and the associated training and certification requirements in the STCW Convention.