The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Witherby Publishing Group have released a new edition of ‘Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship – Guidelines for Owners and Masters on Preparation, Prevention, Protection and Response’.

This publication provides guidance on how to combat drug trafficking at sea and how to recognise the signs of drug use and dependence among crew members. Considered the leading industry publication on the topic, this 2025 – 2026 edition has been fully updated by industry experts to assist shipping companies, Masters and officers to prepare for, prevent, protect against and respond to drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea.