The ICS is also responsible for several publications in use in the marine industry, in conjunction with
Witherbys. In June 2020, ICS made its maritime publications available as e-books for the first time. In response to
IMO efforts to require cyber security to be addressed under the
International Safety Management Code, in November 2019, together with
BIMCO and the
Witherby Publishing Group, ICS published the Cyber Security Workbook for Onboard Ship Use. The second edition of the nautical workbook was published in 2021. In May 2020, ICS issued updated health guidance for the global shipping industry to ensure ship operators and crew can safely deal with seafarers struggling with medical conditions during the
COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, ICS produced guidance on
Maritime security with a publication entitled
Maritime Security - A comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations. In August 2022, in partnership with Witherbys and BIMCO, ICS issued a guidance title for the shipping industry on
biofouling entitled
Biofouling, Biosecurity and Hull Cleaning. In 2023, together with the Witherby Publishing Group, the organisation released an updated version of the industry publication
Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship. In 2024, the Chamber with
Witherbys provided guidance to ships on managing the risks associated with
stowaways and with rescue of displaced persons at sea. In 2025, they released an updated maritime security guide for shipowners and seafarers with Witherbys. == See also ==