The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006), a landmark international labour Convention, was adopted by the 94th (Maritime) Session of the International Labour Conference.

The amendment consists of loose-leaf pages that replace select pages from the main edition binder.

6th edition published 2012

This publication outlines the technical requirements needed to produce cyber resilient ships. It consolidates IACS’ previous 12 recommendations on cyber resilience.

Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea

The purpose of this guidance is to protect seafarers, the ship and cargo and, to facilitate threat and risk assessment and planning for voyages transiting areas where the threat of attack by pirates and armed robbers exists.

This publication will help ship operators, Masters and mariners prepare for external threats to safety in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. It has been written jointly by shipping industry organisations, supported by military organisations. It complements guidance on piracy in the latest IMO MSC circulars, but also addresses other threats specific to the region.

The fourth edition of the popular SOLAS Training Manual meets the latest SOLAS 2021 requirements. Suitable for use on all SOLAS vessel type and larger non-SOLAS vessels.

This OCIMF publication assists ship to ship service providers to assess, measure and improve the safety and effectiveness of their management systems. This second edition has been updated to reflect current legislation, expectations and emerging issues and incorporates feedback from STS service providers and users of the first edition. It is based on the principles of the Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA 3) programme.

New 5th Edition is coming in April 2025