The following IS Code Books comprise a set of technical guidelines, specifications, and safety norms for Ports and Harbours, with a PDF download link.
| SI.N | Code book used (Description) | IS Code number |
|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours, Part 1: Site investigation | IS 4651-1:1974 |
| 1702 | Code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours, Part 2: Earth pressure | IS 4651-2:1989 |
| 1703 | Code of Practice for Planning and Design of Ports and Harbours, Part III: Loading | IS 4651-3:1974 |
| 1704 | Code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours, Part 4: General design consideration | IS 4651-4:1989 |
| 1705 | Code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours, Part 5: Layout and functional requirements | IS 4651-5:1980 |
| 1706 | Glossary of terms relating to port and harbour engineering | IS 7314:1974 |
| 1707 | Code of practice for design and construction of port and harbour structures, Part 1: Concrete monoliths | IS 9527-1:1981 |
| 1708 | Code of practice for design and construction of port and harbour structures, Part 3: Sheet pile walls | IS 9527-3:1983 |
| 1709 | Code of practice for design and construction of port and harbour structures, Part 4: Cellular sheet pile structures | IS 9527-4:1980 |
| 1710 | Code of practice for design and construction of port and harbour structures, Part 6: Block work | IS 9527-6:1989 |
| 1711 | Recommendations for design and construction of port and harbour components, Part 4: Slipways | IS 10020-4:1981 |
