The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a new edition of its widely used Personal Training and Service Record Book, to help qualified seafarers and their employers maintain a comprehensive record of training and seagoing service.
The revision of the ICS book coincides with the end of the transitional period for the 2010 Manila Amendments to the IMO STCW Convention, and takes full account of the latest STCW requirements as well as developments such as the entry into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention.
This latest ICS book, which is for use by all grades of qualified seafarers, supplements a series of ICS training record books for trainee officers and ratings, in both the deck and engine departments, which have been used by tens of thousands of seafarers worldwide.
In order to encourage their widespread use, the new edition of the ICS Personal Training and Service Record Book can be purchased by employers from maritime booksellers for as little as UK £5 a copy.