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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
October to mid December 2025:
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ISO 7240-32:2025 - Fire detection and alarm systems:
Part 32: Non-resettable line-type heat detectors.
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ISO 14246:2022/Amd 1:2025 - Gas cylinders, Cylinder valves,
Manufacturing tests and examinations - Amendment 1
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ISO 5577:2025(en) - Non-destructive testing, Ultrasonic testing,
Vocabulary.
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ISO 6366:2025 - Non-destructive testing, Leak testing, Radioactive
tracer methods for pressured vessels and underground pipelines.
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ISO 18131:2025 - Ships and marine technology, Publish-subscribe
architecture on ship-shore data communication, General
requirements.
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ISO 15614-9:2025 - Specification and qualification of welding
procedures for metallic materials. Welding procedure test Part 9:
Underwater hyperbaric wet welding
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ISO 4301-4:2025 - Cranes, Classification: Part 4: Jib cranes.
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ISO 7240-1:2025(en) - Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 1:
General and definitions.
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ISO/TR-22861:2025 - Guidance on marine environment zonation for
steel corrosion embedded in concrete.
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 between January and
mid-April 2025. However, visiting the rich library of this organization is
recommendable. Among the latest paid documents published, please
note the one below:
“Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing
of SPM Hawsers - Second Edition 2025”
This publication provides detailed guidance on
the specification, purchasing, testing, and
design particulars of mooring hawsers.
This second edition includes rope design
particulars and compliance certificates.
“Guide to the Vetting Process 15th Edition”
This publication, now in its 15th edition, provides
guidance on ship inspections and the vetting
process and is designed to assist tanker crews
and personnel ashore to better understand, and
to be better prepared for, vetting inspections.
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:
“Marine Professional” is the official
membership magazine of the IMarEST.
It is published quarterly and available to all
members in digital and print format.
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:
“International Medical Guide for Seafarers
and Fishers”
This medical guide from the International
Chamber of Shipping, is suitable for use on all
ships and fishing vessels worldwide, as well as
in onshore safety departments, medical
assistance centers, and training institutions
supporting seafarers and fishers.
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 related to diving,
ROVs, and AUVs have been published since late 2024. However, note
the document “NORSOK M-501 Revision 7 Systems Guide 2025
Edition", below, related to offshore works:
Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships -
Responding to Emergencies:
This course aims to provide shipping companies,
crews, and helicopter operators with
standardized emergency response procedures.
It emphasizes the importance of safety and
efficiency in maritime operations by providing
updated guidelines for effective performance.
Deck Procedures Guide:
This book is a comprehensive safety guide for
various maritime personnel, including masters,
chief officers, bosuns, technical
superintendents, and engineers, discussing
maintaining deck equipment, managing
bunkering operations, and ensuring overall
safety onboard.
No paid books have been published since our last update. However,
please note the following free-access articles published between
September and mid-December:
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Increased trade among 2026 shipping trends
Author: Iain MacIntyre
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UK and US ‘to build’ floating nuclear power plants
Author: John Bensalhia
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Human watchkeepers under microscope
Author: John Bensalhia
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History: Daniel K. Ludwig – father of the supertanker
Author: John Barnes
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Generative AI and how it is changing ship design
Author: John Bensalhia
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Mooring line recoil causes fatality on Mona Manx
Author: Charlie Bartlett
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New tracking system for submerged structures
Author: Clarissa Wright
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The evolution of defence engineering explained
Author: Captain Ali Ashour (FIMarEST)
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Decarbonisation and skills shortages in focus
Author: Dr Sam Andrews
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Microplastics: the true danger to our oceans
Author: Iain MacIntyre
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Virtual world for offshore wind robotics
Author: John Bensalhia
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Managing dry waste at sea in spotlight
Author: Fraser Scott
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Material Matters - Failure Analysis in the Marine Sector
Author: Sarah Bagnall
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Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship
Use:
This workbook serves as a comprehensive
guide for ship masters and officers, focusing on
practical considerations onboard and effective
communication with onshore IT departments
and equipment manufacturers. The seventh
edition aims to enhance understanding and
collaboration across the maritime industry.
Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea -
2026-27 Edition:
The article presents a thorough guide for
seafarers detailing essential measures to
safeguard against piracy, armed robbery, and
conflicts at sea. It emphasizes the importance
of prevention, preparedness, response
strategies, and recovery processes.
The document "Shiphandling: The Beautiful
Game" discusses common challenges, such as
navigation in restricted visibility or channels,
turning in confined waters and ports,
maintaining situational awareness, and avoiding
the distractions that have become more common
with technological advances.
The full list of publications can be opened by
clicking on the image of the cover to the side.
The ILO "World Employment and Social
Outlook: Trends 2025 report" analyzes global
labour market trends, highlighting challenges
such as a slow economic recovery, persistent
youth unemployment, and gender disparities.
This report also examines structural issues
affecting workers worldwide and offers
insights into regional and global patterns
shaping the future of work.
“Recommendation for converting Inland
Tank-Barges from Open to Closed Cargo
Operations in South and Central America”
This paper gives guidance to regional barge
companies in South and Central America on how
to build or convert their inland barges for cargo
operations under closed conditions, to improve
safety and conform to international standards.
“Unified Approach to Verification,
Validation and Assurance of Single Fault
Tolerance in Dynamic Positioning Systems”
This guidance provides a transparent
framework that shows the relationships and
responsibilities between stakeholders involved in
the design, verification and validation process
for dynamic positioning (DP) systems of
Equipment Classes 2 and 3.
“Onshore Power Supply Systems -
Recommendations for Tankers and
Terminals”
The Onshore Power Supply (OPS) offers
environmental benefits by allowing ships to use
shore power instead of diesel generators,
lowering emissions and improving air quality.
This paper provides guidance for OPS design,
implementation, and operation.
“Guidelines for Collecting Maritime
Evidence - Volume 1 - 2nd Edition”
This book teaches mariners how to meet
evidence requirements while ensuring safety
and environmental protection.
Experts share their views on evidence collection
relevant to various regulations.
This document serves as a reference for the
selection, application, and maintenance of
protective coating systems used in offshore
and related industries, considering the
protection's efficiency and durability, as well as
addressing health, safety, and environmental
impacts.
Ships’ Routeing:
This document discusses various routeing
measures designed to improve the safety of
maritime shipping and maintain the cleanliness
of the oceans, and outlines specific navigation
strategies such as traffic separation schemes,
deep-water routes, and areas to be avoided,
alongside other measures that promote safe
vessel navigation and monitoring.
International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) -
Volume I:
This manual reviews the global Search and
Rescue (SAR) system, emphasizing the
importance of establishing and enhancing
national and regional SAR frameworks. It also
highlights the necessity for collaboration
between neighboring states.
International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) -
Volume II:
The Mission Coordination volume assists
personnel who plan and coordinate SAR
operations and exercises.
International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) -
Volume III:
This manual discusses the purpose and
application of Mobile Facilities, which are
designed to be carried by rescue units, aircraft,
and vessels.
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes
Code and supplement:
The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes
Code (IMSBC Code) was adopted on December 4,
2008, and became mandatory as of January 1,
2011, under the SOLAS Convention.
The current edition includes Amendment 08-25,
which is available for voluntary application
starting January 1, 2026,
Port Facility Security Officer:
This manual outlines a training course designed
to ensure that port facility security officers are
equipped with essential knowledge,
understanding, and proficiencies (KUPs) as per
the guidelines established in MSC.1/Circ.1188.
Company Security Officer:
This manual outlines a training course designed
to equip company security officers with the
necessary skills and knowledge to comply with
mandatory competence standards as specified
in the Guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1154) and the ISPS
Code, Part A. This program aims to standardize
training and certification processes for
enhanced security management.
“Bridge Resource Management, Vol 1: The
human element”
This document complements the IMO Model
Course 1.22, focusing on the importance of
teamwork among individuals from diverse
backgrounds. It also emphasizes leveraging
unique capabilities while acknowledging human
vulnerabilities.
The Norwegian Underwater Intervention (NUI) is known for publishing
various papers, some of which are included in our database.
At the date of publication of this edition, no new paid documents have
been found on the organization's website (https://www.nui.no).
Additionally, NUI is recognized for organizing seminars, the most recent
of which was held in Bergen at the beginning of November. The
organization has released the following "PowerPoint" (or similar
software) presentations from this seminar, now in PDF format.
Unfortunately, the technicians did not record the presenter's voice, so
essential elements for fully understanding the discussion are missing.
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Opening diving seminar 2025
Presentator: Rolf Røssland
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EU Capability Development in the Underwater Domain 2025
Presentator: Conor Kirwan
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Diving Safety Standards in Focus - Comparing NORSOK Standard.
Presentator: Tim Wakefield
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Subsea Hyperbaric Repairs – Full-Habitat dry welding, Micro-Habitat
Dry Welding, and Wet Welding - DCN
Presentator: Earl Toups
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Bacalhau Project, a multi-national surface supplied Diving operation
in Brazil.
Presentators: R.Jørgensen, R.Thomaz
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Tunnel Interventions
Presentator: Armin Sidali
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Advances in Telemedicine and urgent medical intervention
Presentators: Ian Drysdale, Steve Sheppard
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Resuscitation in a diving bell
Presentators: Andrew Tabner, Graham Johnson, Phil Bryson
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IMCA DMT skills fade
Presentators: Phil Bryson, Simon Meadows
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Brotherhood Below, Mental Strenght Beneath the Surface
Presentators: Abbie Coutts and Stuart Cowie
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Mental Health Offshore: building an inclusive healthier industry
Presentator: Amanda Sordes
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IMCA update
Presentator: Ali Macleod
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ADCI Updates
Presentators: Don Wilkins, & Phil Newsum
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Havtil (Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority)
Presentator: Oyvind Loennechen
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UK-HSE: Incidents and enforcement; Counterfeit certificates;
Changes in legislation and guidance; RNPP survey; The future.
Presentators: Mark Renouf & Phil Crombie
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Stakeholder update IOGP
Presentator: Jord Lucas
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Joining Hands for a New Chapter in the Future of Underwater
Operations
Presentator: Chen Liping
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DSV Marked's new world order
Presentator: Ian McIntosh
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See beyond the surface, The offshore industry's digital evolution
Presentator: Lino Brogneri
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Lessons learned from saturation operations 2025
Presentators: JP Imbert, Phil Bryson
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Closing diving seminar
Presentator: Rolf Røssland
NUI AS (Norwegian Underwater Intervention)
