ICS has recently released its first diversity and inclusion (D&I) guide – the Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping, first edition. Developed to create awareness and inspire change in the strategies, policies and practices that will enable the maritime industry to meet the needs of the diverse seafarer community, this new guide provides descriptions and definitions; provides ways to assess the current needs of diverse communities and identify gaps in services, policies and practice; and makes suggestions on how to fill these gaps. 

The toolkit will help companies:

Member discount  

HKSOA Members are entitled to a 20% discount on the recommended retail price of £140 using the discount code ICSMEMBER at checkout.

The discount applies to the print and eBook formats, which were both released on 23 January 2023.