Ship recycling is a crucial aspect of the shipping industry, and it is important that shipowners and crew understand the process thoroughly. Not only is it a legal obligation to dispose of a ship responsibly, but it also plays a significant role in the protection of the environment and the safety of workers involved in the process.

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 publication provides guidance to chartering and vetting groups on the safe operation of tankers in areas affected by seasonal first-year ice. It is primarily aimed at the use of low, or no, ice class tankers, from 50,000 tonnes deadweight upwards, likely to encounter first-year ice.

This OCIMF guide assists in the design of marine terminal operator training courses that achieve and maintain the highest practical standards of competence.

This essential guide covers all aspects of ballast water management, including the development of familiarisation and operational plans.

This guide helps owners/operators and Masters produce fair and balanced conditions of use (COU) terms, in order to promote a safety culture in port.

These Guidelines have been developed to assist shipmasters, ship's officers, port Captains, load port agents and stevedores, charterers and shippers when planning to load steel cargoes that are bound for Malaysia or Singapore and the following Ports are unequivocal in their endorsement of the Guidelines and are fully committed to ensuring enforcement of compliance: Johor Port, Jurong Port, Northport (Malaysia), Penang Port and Westports Malaysia.

A well-prepared vessel will expedite any ship inspection. The purpose of this guide is to assist a vessel’s staff to prepare both themselves and the vessel for a ship inspection. This Guide should be used in conjunction with the latest edition of the OCIMF-SIRE VIQ.

With the completion of the Panama Canal (third set of locks) expansion project in June 2016, the majority of LNG carriers are now able to transit the Canal. This Guide provides practical guidance on the ACP requirements, including pre-arrival procedures, security, navigation, pilotage, mooring, tugs, LNG cargo carriage, vapour management, propulsion systems, bridge visibility and contingency planning.