New publications of ICS, SIGTTO

19.11.2025

New digital editions to pre-order:

General Rules for Tankers, Owned or Operating in the USA - 2026 Edition
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General Rules for Tankers, Owned or Operating in the USA, 2026 Edition, is edited and compiled from over 15,000 pages of regulations directly related to shipping, contained in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These are the codification of the general and permanent rules of the U.S. Federal Government, which in their entirety number over 200,000 pages of information.

Deck Procedures Guide, ICS
Every on board department needs to work together to ensure the safety and security of the crew, ship, environment and cargo. The procedures in the Deck Procedures Guide align with those in the widely used ICS Bridge Procedures Guide and Engine Room Procedures Guide, completing an essential set of guides that enable companies to uphold the highest standards of best practice across ship operations. When used in collaboration, users can benefit from harmonised inter-departmental communications and procedures.
Offering a comprehensive overview of essential deck operations, the ICS Deck Procedures Guide ensures that all those working on or maintaining machinery on deck are well-equipped to handle a wide range of operations including cargo operations, bunkering and heavy weather preparations. It includes practical procedures and checklists for deck operations and maintenance of core equipment, across all ship types. Crews can expect guidance that enables compliance with the IMSBC and IMDG Code.
The guide is an invaluable tool for masters, chief officers, bosuns, technical superintendents and other members of deck crew, as well as engineers responsible for maintaining deck equipment and performing bunkering operations, shipping company shoreside safety teams and training institutions. It is recommended that a copy is carried on board every ship.

Suggested Minimum Content for LNG Carriers Training Courses - Management Level, SIGTTO, Human Element Series
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This publication provides guidance for organisations involved in training officers for LNG cargo operations. It is written at a management level and is suitable for training providers, ship owners and operators who are responsible for developing competence management systems and determining appropriate levels of training for officers involved in LNG cargo operations.