The resolutions and conventions from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are available free of charge and can be downloaded using the links provided in our document titled “Internet links to IMO resolutions and maritime facts,” located in the subsection “UN conventions and national laws” within the main section “Documents.” However, the organization also provides paid documents whose purpose is to group and better explain the various resolutions and conventions. Catalogs that list these documents are available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian at the following address: https://www.imo.org/en/publications/pages/imo-epublications.aspx

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

The standards and guidelines from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are unfortunately not free of charge, despite the belief that they should be. The organization publishes lists of its standards in process at this address: https://www.iso.org/iso-update.html. Please note the following documents among those listed between June and July 2026: • ISO 19011:2026 es Guidelines for auditing management systems • ISO 24131-4:2026 en Internal protection by polymeric lining for ductile iron pipes — Requirements and test methods — Part 4: Ceramic epoxy lining • ISO 19697:2026 en Ships and marine technology — Navigation and ship operations — Electronic inclinometers • ISO 4027:2026 fr Fasteners — Hexagon socket set screws with truncated cone point • ISO 20650:2025 fr Inland navigation vessels — Small floating working machines — Requirements and test methods • ISO 24037:2026 en Ships and marine technology — Requirements and guidance for training, qualification and competency of submersible system crew and other key personnel • ISO 25175:2026 en Marine technology — Standard test methods for performance of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membrane elements • ISO 1969:2004 ar Fibre ropes — Polyethylene — 3 and 4 strand ropes • ISO 10325:2026 en fr Fibre ropes — High modulus polyethylene — 8-strand braided ropes, 12-strand braided ropes and covered ropes • ISO 18692-1:2026 en fr Fibre ropes for offshore stationkeeping — Part 1: General specification • ISO 23802:2026 en Gas cylinders — Seamless tubes, composite tubes and large tubes permanently mounted in a frame — Periodic inspection and testing • ISO 12480-5:2026 en Cranes — Safe use — Part 5: Bridge and gantry cranes • ISO 10087:2022/Amd 1:2026 en fr Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system — Amendment 1 • ISO 41002:2026 fr en Facility management — Development of the facility management organization • ISO/PAS 25171:2026 en Educational organizations — Management systems — Guidance for auditing ISO 21001 • ISO 25247:2026 en fr Treatment of aquaculture effluent in closed and semi-closed aquaculture systems — Principles, methods and Guidance • ISO/TS 44005:2026 en Collaborative business relationship management system — Guidance on leadership for collaborative working • ISO 8743:2026 en fr Fasteners — Grooved pins — Half-length centre grooves • ISO 13809:2026 en Fasteners — Hexalobular socket set screws • ISO 25451:2026 en Ships and marine technology — Technical requirements and guidelines for seafloor mapping with uncrewed marine vehicles • ISO 21154:2026 en Ships and marine technology — Boil off-rate measurement method for cargo containment system of LNG ships • ISO 21805:2023/Amd 1:2025 fr Guidance and recommendations on design, selection and installation of vents to safeguard the structural integrity of enclosures protected by gaseous fire-extinguishing systems — Amendment 1 • ISO 22028-5:2026 en Photography and graphic technology — Extended colour encodings for digital image storage, manipulation and interchange — Part 5: High dynamic range and wide colour gamut encoding for still images (HDR/WCG) • ISO 32:1977 ar Gas cylinders for medical use — Marking for identification of content • ISO 17734-1:2026 en Workplace air — Determination of organonitrogen compounds in air using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry — Part 1: Isocyanates using dibutylamine derivatives • ISO 9000:2026 es fr en Quality management — Fundamentals and vocabulary

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), founded in 1921, is a global trade association representing shipowners and operators (website: https://www.ics-shipping.org/ ). It advocates for suitable practices in the shipping industry and represents about 80% of the world's merchant fleet across 40 countries. The ICS offers both free and paid guidelines for various types of vessels, among which is the paid document below, that have been recently published:

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), founded in April 1970, is a prominent authority on marine safety and includes over 100 member companies. It holds consultancy status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and focuses on the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals, and gas. It also promotes similar standards in offshore marine operations management and develops guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of tankers, barges, and offshore vessels, incorporating human factors in all its activities. Its publications can be accessed at https://www.ocimf.org/publications/ . No new paid documents have been published since the previous update of our website. However, we recommend visiting this organization's rich library. Among the latest paid documents published, please note the one below:

International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)

INTERTANKO is a trade association that represents independent tanker owners globally. It deals with operational, technical, legal, and commercial issues affecting its members. The organization offers a database of free and paid documents to its members. Nonmembers can also buy the paid documents at the following address: https://www.intertanko.com/info-centre/intertanko- publications/infocentrebooklistings . Among these paid documents, note the guidelines below:

The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST)

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is an international, multidisciplinary professional body that unites marine engineers, scientists, and technologists. The organization offers news and paid articles, accessible via the "Resources" button on their website's navigation bar ( https://www.imarest.org/ ). Among these publications, note the magazine below:

The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)

The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) is a non- governmental organization dedicated to improving health services for seafarers, fishermen, and port workers. It promotes high healthcare and safety standards at sea and provides links to guidelines from international organizations such as the EU, ILO, and IMO. Additionally, the organization sells the books such as the one below:

The Nautical Institute (NI)

The Nautical Institute (NI) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing professionalism, best practices, and safety in the maritime industry. It comprises four departments: membership and branches, information and publishing, research and relationships, and qualifications. The institute's website features a bookshop where, among other documents, the following maritime-related books are sold.

International Labour Organization (ILO)

The International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, promotes social and economic justice through international labour standards. It provides free resolutions and conventions and sells documents, the catalog of which is available at https://www.ilo.org/research-and-publications#flagship

NORSOK standards

The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry. Their purpose is to ensure safety, enhance value, and promote cost-effectiveness in petroleum industry developments and operations. These standards aim to replace oil company specifications and serve as references in regulatory authorities’ regulations. Website: https://standard.no/en/sectors/petroleum/norsok-standards/ To the best of our knowledge, no new documents on diving, ROVs, or AUVs were published during the period under consideration (April 26 - July 26). An amendment to the U-100 standard "Diving Operations" was released for public inquiry, with a deadline of February 5 for comments. However, the version sold is still the 2023 version. Also, note the following new announcements regarding documents for petroleum activities.

The ILO "World of work series - Employment and Social Trends 2026" examines the state of global labour markets, highlighting stable headline employment alongside stalled progress in job quality and widening inequalities. The report analyses productivity, demographic and economic pressures shaping work in the year ahead and outlines the challenges to achieving more inclusive growth.

NUI AS (Norwegian Underwater Intervention)

NORSOK Z-015 on temporary equipment is undergoing a systematic review to ensure the quality of the standard. Standards Norway invited the industry to give feedback on the standard by 20 March. Therefore, we can expect the new document to be published soon, depending on the feedback received.

NORSOK M-001 has been revised This document concerns materials selection for hydrocarbon production and processing facilities, as well as supporting systems for fixed offshore installations, including subsea production systems. The standard has now been revised to ensure its relevance in the industry.

NORSOK Z-007 Mechanical completion and commissioning, is revised and open for public enquiry. The authors invite the industry to provide their comments and feedback by 29 May. To access the draft, you will need to sign in. New users will need to register. You can do this by clicking the 1st page picture aside.