The ICS is pleased to announce the launch of the fifth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance.

Since the fourth edition was released more than 10,000 copies have been purchased. This edition is a significant update of the fourth edition, which was withdrawn from sale in 2023.

From alternative fuels and propulsion systems via energy-efficient practices to digitalisation and efficient logistics, many possibilities are emerging to make the shipping industry a greener industry. Shipping and the Environment gives shipping companies and seafarers a comprehensive entry point into the vast range of regulatory and operational considerations designed to reduce shipping’s environmental footprint, including:

The New guide will help crew members understand the relationship between shipping and the environment and the importance for everyone involved in shipping to respect the environment in their daily operations.

Shipmanagers will benefit form a comprehensive overview of current and upcoming global regulatory framework, including the most recent updates to Marpol Annex VI, the introduction of the EU Emissions Trade System and national regulations that affect global companies ensure the safety management system is in line with current environmental shipping.

Checklists are included to help ensure that all ships are operating in line with environmental regulations.

Visit to read the full contents list, foreword, and introduction.

http://www.ics-shipping.org/publications

Member discount

Members – and their member shipping companies – are entitled to a 20% discount on the recommended retail price of £120 using the discount code ICSMEMBER at checkout.

The discount applies to the print and digital e-book formats, which are now both available. Print copies can be ordered directly from the ICS Publications website (www.ics-shipping.org/publications), and e-books can be ordered through your preferred platform:- (www.ics-shipping.org/publications/ebooks.php).

A discount flyer is included in an Annex for ease of sharing. If any futher information is needed please contact Emily Yates,Head of Publications at.:- emily.yates@ics-shipping.org

ICS(24)09 -Annex – Shipping and the Environment Member Discount Flyer