The second edition of the ICS Garbage Management Plans has been published to help shipping companies comply with the latest requirements of the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex V (regarding treatment and disposal of garbage). It provides updated advice to shipping companies on requirements for ships to prepare and implement Garbage Management Plans, in accordance with some important IMO amendments to MARPOL Annex V, which entered into force globally in 2013, 2017 and 2018. It also includes a complementary poster on marine plastics.

Overview of latest IMO Amendments

- Amendments in force since 2013 include: increased application of the regulations, expanding their scope by broadening the definition of what constitutes garbage and introducing a general prohibition of its discharge into the marine environment (with very limited exceptions).

- Amendments in force since 2017 make the environment-related provisions of the IMO Polar Code (applicable to Annex V) mandatory.

- Amendments in force since March 2018 include: definition of 'E-waste'; new criteria to establish whether or not 'cargo residues' are harmful to the marine environment; and a new format of the Garbage Record Book which has been divided into two parts.

Complementary IMO Guidelines

This second edition takes full account of the IMO 2017 Guidelines for Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, which are intended to provide a uniform format for the development of Plans and to assist ship operators to implement Regulation 10 of MARPOL Annex V.

To help employers ensure compliance, ISF has updated its widely used On Board Training Record Book for Engine Cadets (Trainee Officer), to take account of the amended competence requirements in STCW 2010, which entered into force in January 2012. The revised ISF Book takes full account of the new competence standards stipulated by STCW 2010, such as the application of leadership and team working skills and proactive measures to protect the marine environment. The training tasks included have been developed to ensure that cadets make the best use of their seagoing service, and to help supervising officers make an objective evaluation of whether cadets are competent.

To address the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, which entered into force in January 2012, ISF has developed a fully revised version of the On Board Training Record Book for Engine Ratings (including the new grade of Able Seafarer Engine). This updated book enables trainees and onboard trainers to take full account of STCW 2010 requirements, including those regarding shipboard familiarisation. Moreover, it provides documentary evidence of structured on board training as required by STCW 2010, for ratings as well as officer trainess.

The 2010 amendments to the IMO STCW Convention, which entered into force in 2012, will make it mandatory for trainee engine ratings to provide evidence of structured on board training. To help employers ensure compliance, ISF has updated its widely used On Board Training Record Book for Engine Ratings.

This indispensable operating manual for anyone engaged in the carriage of liquefied gases by sea provides detailed information on the characteristics of liquefied gases, precautions, hazards and emergency procedures. A series of appendices provides additional information, including chemical data sheets for all liquefied gases carried by sea.

This third edition has been updated to take account of the substantial amendments to the STCW Convention adopted by the IMO in June 2010. The changes to STCW include new training requirements for leadership and teamwork, enhanced refresher training for qualified seafarers, new competence standards for tanker personnel and for the new grade of Able Seafarer, and new requirements for maintaining records of ratings’ training. The 2010 amendments also introduce major changes to IMO regulations concerning seafarers’ minimum rest hours.

Allows qualified seafarers to maintain records of all training related to STCW in a single 'passport style' book for demonstrating competence to port state control inspectors or when seeking to revalidate qualifications. Supplied with a specially designed wallet for STCW documentation and a supplement for recording emergency drills and exercises.

The ICS/WSC Guidelines reflect the good practices already undertaken by the majority of responsible companies, but they have been consolidated to provide a useful resource that should benefit all concerned with the safe transport of containers.

In addition to addressing the responsibilities of ship operators and their crews, the Guide is aimed at those concerned with the booking and assignment of cargoes, and arrangements for stowage planning, as well as freight forwarders, ports and terminal operators and - particularly important - shippers.

The intention is to provide advice on all those activities that have a direct bearing on the safety of ships and their cargoes, and the reduction of the risks to the lives of ships' crews and other personnel in the transport chain. To provide additional value and utility, the book is accompanied with a CD version with a search function. Particular emphasis is given to:

- International regulations

- Correct packing, labelling and weighing of cargoes (including dangerous goods) when they are stuffed into containers

- Safe handling and stowage of containers when loaded on board a ship

- Planning and the use of computer systems

- Maintenance and inspection

The 2010 amendments to the IMO STCW Convention, which entered into force in 2012, made it mandatory for trainee deck ratings to use an approved training record book to provide evidence of structured on board training. This includes ratings seeking to qualify for the new STCW grade of ‘Able Seafarer Deck’. Most Flag States are expected to require ratings to be certificated as Able Seafarer Deck as part of their minimum safe manning requirements. To help employers ensure compliance with STCW 2010, ISF has updated and expanded its widely used On Board Training Record Book for Deck Ratings. The ISF Training Record Book for Deck Ratings can be used by any trainee following an on board training programme in order to be certificated as a rating forming part of a navigational watch and/or as an Able Seafarer Deck. The revised book takes full account of the competence standards stipulated by STCW 2010 including those adopted for the new grade of Able Seafarer Deck. The training tasks included have been developed to ensure that trainees make the best use of their seagoing service, and to help supervising officers make an objective evaluation of whether trainees are competent.