Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention

Fourth Edition

£150 In stock

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. 

This comprehensive and definitive guide to the MLC provides practical guidance on the convention to ensure readers are prepared for the regulatory changes that will affect them.

International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers

First Edition

£225 In stock

Recommended by:

• Panama Maritime Authority
• Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry
• The Bahamas Maritime Authority

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. It can be used on board all ships and fishing vessels, anywhere in the world, and in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers. 

The International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers is: 

1. International and applicable globally

2. Comprehensive and up-to-date 

3. Practical and user-friendly 

Featuring a foreword from Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and written in collaboration with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and International Maritime Health Association (IMHA). 

Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention

Fourth Edition

£135 In stock

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. 

This guide will help readers:

- Comply with regulations.

- Avoid lengthy delays at port for non-conformances.

- Know exactly what training crews need to work on board.

- Understand how the STCW works with other IMO and ILO regulations.

- Be completely up to date on the latest regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping

First Edition

£140 In stock

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. 

It provides descriptions and definitions; provides ways to assess the current needs of diverse communities and identify gaps in services, policies and practice; and makes suggestions on how to fill these gaps.