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Largest assembly of shipping executives and maritime states to convene for landmark decarbonisation conference at COP26
26th October 2021
CEOs of the largest shipping companies in the world, climate representatives and maritime ministers to convene on decarbonising the sector at COP26. Shipping industry to call for support for industry-funded R&D fund and a global carbon levy. Discussions at 6th November ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping’ event to identify actions and recommendations for leaders at […]
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Shipping industry sets out bold plan to global regulator to deliver net zero by 2050
5th October 2021
Ahead of COP26, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) commits global industry to net zero 2050 target, setting out a pathway to industry’s UN regulator The International Chamber of Shipping has submitted plans to the industry’s UN regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), detailing urgent measures which governments must take to help the industry achieve net […]
More details Global Transport Chiefs urge UN to end humanitarian crisis for supply chain workers
29th September 2021
IATA, ICS, IRU and ITF pen letter warning of global transport system ‘collapse’ Global road, air and sea organisations and unions have today called on the world’s heads of government gathering at this week’s UN General Assembly to end a ‘global humanitarian and supply chain crisis.’ In an open letter published on the day of […]
More details Industry titans and foreign ministers among leading names announced for shipping’s COP26 conference
18th September 2021
Global shipping bodies have revealed a host of high-profile names who will be attending a cross-industry decarbonisation conference at COP26. Confirmed attendees of ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping’ include: Sturla Henriksen, special advisor to the UN Global Compact; Bernard Looney, CEO of BP; Juan Carlos Jobet, the Chilean Minister for Energy and Mines; and Rolf […]
More details ICS launches new guidance for seafarers and shipowners to navigate ongoing pandemic challenges
13th September 2021
On the first day of London International Shipping Week, the International Chamber of Shipping has published new and updated guidance to protect seafarers and shipowners against the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The free resources include guidance on vaccinations, manning agents, mental health issues, and shore leave. The resources have been created in association with […]
More details ICS and ITF – Industry and unions set out a 12-step solution for governments to free seafarers from COVID-19 lockdown
6th May 2020
To assist governments to put in place coordinated procedures to facilitate the safe movement of seafarers, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today issued a 12-step plan to 174 member states, providing them with a roadmap to free seafarers from their COVID-19 lockdown and allow appropriate exemptions for them to join or leave ships. The 55-page […]
More detailsIATA and ICS: Governments Must Facilitate Ship Crew Changes
15th April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID- 19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months at sea, unable to be replaced following long […]
More details ICS and ITF call on G20 to support the “Unsung Heroes of Global Trade”
9th April 2020
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE STORING UP TROUBLE FOR SEAFARERS AND GLOBAL SUPPLYCHAINS The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint call on behalf of seafarers to governments to facilitate the essential movement of seafarers and marine personnel. The letter from the shipowners’ organisation and seafarers’ union to […]
More detailsThe IMO issue circular on recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic
30th March 2020
An IMO Circular from the IMO Secretary-General to member states with recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic has been published and sent to all IMO member states. The Circular is the result of a collaboration between the ICS, BIMCO, CLIA, FONASBA, IACS, IAPH, IMCA, […]
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ICS issues new Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for shipping industry
4th March 2020
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued brand new guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The comprehensive 22-page document has been produced in collaboration with prominent international bodies including: The World Health Organization (WHO) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) The European Centre for Disease Prevention […]
More details ICS – Ships may face more than 30% higher costs under new Panama Canal Authority measures
13th February 2020
The Panama Canal Authority has said it will impose a ‘Freshwater Charge’ on ships passing through the canal from 15th February. The charge will be set at $10,000 for any vessel over 125 feet long. There will also be a variable surcharge based on the level of the Gatun Lake at the time of transit. […]
More details ICS to stage major shipping conference at COP26
6th February 2020
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has confirmed that it will be holding its Annual Conference on Saturday, 14 November 2020 at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. The announcement recognises the importance that the board of ICS places on addressing climate change. Meeting in London, on the same day (4 February) as UK Prime Minister Boris […]
More details ICS expresses concern at increasing attacks on ships crews
6th February 2020
The number of ship’s crewmembers being kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea increased by more than 50% in 2019 and this year has begun with a further escalation of violence, armed robbery and kidnapping. The crisis is deepening – pirates are bolder and taking greater number of hostages. Levels of violence are high, and deaths […]
More details ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
28th January 2020
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global shipping body representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is advising its membership to take steps that limit the spread of the novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov). The instructions reflect advice given from the World Health Organisation (WHO), who stated that if certain measures are taken, there should […]
More detailsBSA NewsFlash Q3-4 2019
15th January 2020
(Please click on the picture to the right to read the full NewsFlash if you have not already done so.) Since our last NewsFlash for Q1/Q2, there have been a number of ongoing developments in our industry, what I have previously described as a continuous tidal wave of legislation, which will require us to progress […]
More detailsAn eve of Sulphur 2020 message from ICS
20th December 2019
On the eve of the implementation of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Global Sulphur Cap – which requires most of the world’s commercial shipping to use fuels with a sulphur content of 0.5 percent or less, Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has issued a message to the shipping […]
More details Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions
18th December 2019
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about USD 5 billion over a 10-year period. Highlights of the proposal: A new non-governmental Research & Development […]
More details ICS welcomes decision by the Government of India to embrace The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC)
29th November 2019
LONDON, 29th NOVEMBER – The Indian government has ratified the HKC, significantly increasing the likelihood of its entry into force. Adopted in May 2009, the Convention will ensure that ships are recycled in a safe, environmentally friendly and transparent manner, providing global oversight to an economically and environmentally essential industry. India is a major ship […]
More details International Chamber of Shipping Opens China Liaison Office in Hong Kong
22nd November 2019
HONG KONG, 21ST NOVEMBER – Earlier today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) proudly announced the opening of its China Liaison Office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Tuesday, 21 November, during a reception hosted by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association. Mr. Liu Xiaoming, the Deputy Minister of Transport from the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Huang […]
More details New Joint Guidelines from ICS and OCIMF to improve safety in polar waters
11th November 2019
Maritime trade between Arctic destinations and the rest of the world is expected to expand and an increasing number of ships are now undertaking voyages in polar waters. Technical developments in ship design and equipment continue to facilitate more and more ship operations in remote polar areas, despite challenging and unpredictable sea and weather conditions. […]
More details Fourth Propulsion Revolution – ICS Reaches Beyond the Shipping Community
15th September 2019
A packed house of delegates was confronted yesterday with the reality of powering global trade without the use of fossil fuels. At the International Chamber of Shipping’s 2019 Conference – Setting Course for 2050: Powering Global Trade, more than 30 influential speakers from around the world challenged the shipping community to fully explore the options […]
More details Round Table leaders set their sights on the future
10th September 2019
The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday to consider the transformational issues affecting the sector. Top of the agenda were the preparations for the implementation of the 2020 Global Sulphur Limit. With less than four months to go until the introduction of […]
More details ICS confirms record line up for its flagship Conference
29th August 2019
ICS has added further high-level speakers to the line-up of its 2019 Conference: Setting Course for 2050: Powering Global Trade. The flagship conference will take place on September 11th at the British Library, during London International Shipping Week. Stuart Neil, Communications Director of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said: “The shipping industry is facing […]
More details Joint Statement on Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
2nd August 2019
Following the seizure of the oil tanker ‘Stena Impero’ on 19 July, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) jointly urge immediate action by the international community to stop the escalation of tensions and fully respect international law. All countries should ensure the safe […]
More details International Chamber of Shipping Expresses Concern Over Developing Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
22nd July 2019
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is receiving reports that a British registered vessel – Stena Impero – has been diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing in international waters. Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping said: We are extremely concerned about this latest development in […]
More details Six Months to go to the ‘Global Sulphur Cap’
1st July 2019
With six months to go until the implementation of the ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated guidance to help shipowners comply with new UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. Taking full effect on 1 January 2020 the legal framework will require merchant ships worldwide to use fuel with a […]
More details ICS to pusch for rapid action on further CO2 reduction by international shipping
18th June 2019
ICS agreed a suite of actions in support of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategy to decarbonise international shipping in line with the United Nations 1.5 degree climate change goal. Speaking from the Faroe Islands, ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson said: ‘It is imperative that IMO Member States adopt a new global regulation to mandate […]
More details Shipowners’ Global Trade Association Launches Annual Review
3rd June 2019
In advance of its AGM in the Faroe Islands next week, the global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has launched its Annual Review 2019, providing in-depth insight into the most pressing issues confronting shipping, which moves about 90% of global trade. ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson, explains: “The immediate focus of […]
More details ICS Launches Definitive Guidelines on MLC Convention
30th May 2019
Responding to changing regulations the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched of the third edition of its essential Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, the only fully up to date guide to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for all involved with the employment of seafarers. Focused on today’s MLC, the […]
More details New survey from ICS and ECSA paints positive picture for seafarer internet access
15th May 2019
A new survey from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) reveals that not only is internet access for seafarers for personal use on board ships more widespread and available than previously imagined, but also that the positive benefits associated with this access outweigh the feared safety concerns around […]
More details Shipping Industry Expresses Concern Over Recent Trade Developments – Major shipowners’ associations also give full support to the World Trade Organization
14th May 2019
A delegation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has, at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, expressed concern over recent increases in protectionist measures. Presenting two position papers to the WTO, the shipping sector has “fully committed to the preservation and […]
More details Industry Supports the IMO’s New Anti-Corruption Agenda
15th April 2019
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to address maritime corruption by including this important issue in its work programme for the Facilitation Committee. The decision to include an anti-corruption agenda came at the latest meeting of the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) in response to a submission from Liberia, Marshall Islands, Norway, United Kingdom, United […]
More details Major Shipowners Associations agree to enhance Cooperation
8th April 2019
Today in Singapore, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) signed a joint memorandum of understanding. This new MOU codifies the extensive level of co-operation that already exists between these important international trade associations and provides a framework for their closer co-operation. The three […]
More details Oversupply Still Major Challenge Warns ICS
3rd April 2019
Speaking in Istanbul, Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) warned today that avoiding overcapacity and unsustainably low freight rates is still a major challenge ten years after the massive downturn of 2008. Mr Bennett said: “In that time shipping companies needed to show restraint when ordering new ships, to […]
More details ICS Deeply Concerned by Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Incident
28th March 2019
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents the global shipping industry, is very concerned by reports that a merchant ship, the Palau-flagged tanker ‘Elhiblu 1’, had been taken over by migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea, reportedly because the ship was going to return the some 100 rescued persons to Libya. ICS is still […]
More details ICS Updates Flag State Performance Table
20th March 2019
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest update of its Flag State Performance Table, which can be downloaded free of charge via the ICS website. The annual update, which is also supported by the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), provides an indication of the performance of […]
More details Vigilance Essential Despite Reduction to Piracy High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean
8th March 2019
The Round Table of international shipping associations plus the OCIMF, representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced that the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean have been reduced, with new advice issued to merchant ship operators. The High Risk Area reflects the area where the threat […]
More details ICS remains concerned that new Canadian Legislation will interfere with International Maritime Trade
26th February 2019
The Canadian Senate is giving consideration to legislation that would have the effect of establishing a moratorium on the shipment of crude oil in the waters of Northern British Columbia (Bill C-48: An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along […]
More details FONARS are “not a free pass” to use Non-Compliant Low Sulphur Fuel, warns ICS
26th February 2019
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the decision in principle by the UN IMO that safety or operational concerns about the quality of low sulphur fuels may, in exceptional circumstances, be a valid reason for shipowners to be issued with a Fuel Oil Non Availability Report (FONAR) when the IMO global sulphur cap, […]
More details Sulphur and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Priority for ICS
11th February 2019
“The 2020 global sulphur cap will be the regulatory game changer of the decade with profound implications for the economics of shipping” believes Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson. “But there are even more profound changes to come. We are rapidly moving into a multi-fuel future to be followed we hope, […]
More details Shipping Industry Urges European Commission to Extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
20th December 2018
Four trade associations representing the international liner shipping industry today submitted comments to the European Commission supporting extension of the EU consortia block exemption regulation (“BER”) for an additional five years beyond its current 2020 expiration date. The papers were submitted in the public consultation being held by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP) […]
More details ICS welcomes IMO progress on environment issues and constructive role of China in GHG debate
26th November 2018
At the conclusion of this week’s critical meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), ICS has welcomed the significant progress made on some key environmental issues. Action Plan for GHG reduction ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson commented “While attention was rightly focused on preparations for the 2020 sulphur cap, IMO also made very good […]
More details Agreement on Minimum Wage for Seafarers Announced
21st November 2018
Geneva – 19-20 November 2018: The social partners, namely the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), convened in Geneva at the Joint Maritime Commission Subcommittee on Seafarers Wages to review the ILO Minimum Wage for an Able Seafarer (AB) provided for in Code B of the Maritime Labour Convention, […]
More details ICS Chairman Voices Concern about Serious Threats to Global Trade
13th November 2018
Speaking in Tokyo on behalf of the global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), its Chairman, Esben Poulsson, highlighted serious concerns about the challenge presented by the United States ‘to the proven benefits of multilateralism and the existing global trading order underpinned by a system of international rules and norms which […]
More details ICS Chairman Calls for Comprehensive Revision of STCW Seafarer Training Regime
6th November 2018
Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, has called for a comprehensive revision of the IMO STCW Convention which governs global standards for the training and certification of around two million merchant seafarers. STCW was reviewed in 2010 with the adoption of the ‘Manila amendments’ but the previous […]
More details ICS and ITF Publish New Guidelines on Welfare Aspects of the ILO MLC
22nd October 2018
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have jointly released new ‘Guidelines for implementing the Welfare aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)’. Adopted by the International Labour Organization in 2006, the MLC aims to ensure comprehensive worldwide protection and enforcement of the rights of seafarers, and to establish […]
More details Separating Fact from Fiction: ICS Releases New Study on Seafarers and Digitalisation
16th October 2018
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released a new study conducted by the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) on behalf of ICS, regarding the potential effects of autonomous ships on the role of seafarers and the global shipping industry. In light of growing media interest and the diversity of expert opinions on the […]
More details ICS publishes New Edition of Industry Guidance on Garbage Management Plans
10th October 2018
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has recently published a new edition of its ‘Guidance for the Preparation and Implementation of Garbage Management Plans as Required by MARPOL Annex V’. This second edition is intended to help shipping companies comply with the latest requirements of the IMO regulation regarding treatment and disposal of garbage from […]
More details ICS Announces New Edition of Best Practice Safety Guide for Gas Carrier Operators
24th September 2018
The global trade association for ship operators, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has announced that it will soon be publishing a new edition of the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas). The ‘ICS Gas Guide’ is the definitive industry best practice guidance for gas carrier operators, and is a carriage requirement under the national […]
More details ICS Launches Free Guidance on Preparing for 2020 Sulphur Cap
17th September 2018
To assist shipping companies prepare for implementation of the UN IMO global sulphur cap for ships’ fuel oil, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced – free of charge – some comprehensive guidance on implementation planning, to help ensure compliance across the shipping industry with this regulatory game changer. The free ICS guidance has […]
More details ‘Ships Are Not Operating in a Regulatory Vacuum’ Says ICS Chairman, At Start of Major UN Negotiation on Future Ocean Governance
5th September 2018
At the United Nations in New York, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is representing shipowners at the start of a major negotiation to agree a new legal instrument for the protection of the ocean under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) – which will apply to ‘high seas’ areas ‘beyond […]
More details ICS Encouraged by IMO Progress on 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Implementation Issues
17th July 2018
In a statement today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says it is encouraged by efforts made by IMO Member States to resolve some pressing practical challenges ahead of the global implementation of the 0.5% sulphur in fuel cap on 1 January 2020. Speaking after an important IMO working group meeting last week, to which […]
More details Reducing CO2 Emissions to Zero – ICS Publishes New Insight into the ‘Paris Agreement for Shipping’
2nd July 2018
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication to endorse the recent adoption by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of its ambitious strategy for phasing-out CO2 emissions from the international shipping sector – a historic agreement which the global industry, as represented by ICS, fully supports. “Reducing CO2 Emissions to Zero” […]
More details Shipping Industry increasingly worried about EU Member STates’ Policy on Migrants rescued at Sea
26th June 2018
The global trade association for ship operators – the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – is increasingly concerned about the new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by ships at sea. In the interest of protecting safety of life at sea, ICS is calling on all EU heads of […]
More details IMO Members States must progress on Key Sulphur Cap Issues at Critical Meeting in July
18th June 2018
IMO MEMBER STATES MUST PROGRESS ON KEY SULPHUR CAP ISSUES AT CRITICAL MEETING IN JULY The shipping industry – as represented by its international trade associations (BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and WSC) – calls on the Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to make progress on key challenges around the global sulphur cap […]
More details Bahamas all Green – ICS 2018 Flag State Performance Table
15th March 2018
It is with great pride the BSA notes that the Bahamas Flag has been marked as all green in the latest edition of the ICS Flag State Performance Table just published by the ICS. This is very much down to the hard work from all of our members and their crews. It is also a […]
More detailsICS Appoints Guy Platten as New Secretary General
8th February 2018
Following an extensive and rigorous selection procedure, the Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Platten to the role of Secretary General. Esben Poulsson, ICS Chairman said: “This proved a difficult decision for us, as we interviewed several strong candidates. However, the decision to appoint Guy […]
More detailsThe Bahamas is re-elected to the IMO Council
1st December 2017
In a nerve-wracking vote to Category C of the IMO Council late on Friday afternoon, December 1 2017, the Bahamas was re-elected to the IMO Council for the coming two-year term. It was greatly relieved team, lead by the Bahamas Minister of Transport and Local Government, the Hon Frankie Alfred Campbell, and accompanied by senior […]
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Bunker Suppliers must prepare for the Death of Fossile Fuels in Shipping
30th November 2017
Marine bunker suppliers should anticipate that there may no longer be significant demand for fossil fuels from shipping within as little as 25 years, if not sooner, and that the sector is now on an inevitable trajectory towards a future of zero CO2 emissions. This was the message that the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) […]
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Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum Agrees on Major Industry Goals
27th November 2017
Carbon emissions, safety and cyber security were at the top of the agenda at the annual Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum which attracted more than 100 delegates. At the end of two days of debate it was agreed that the industry needs to design ships differently and be more technologically innovative to reach world climate goals and […]
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Shipping must be Economically Sustainable if it is to deliver on Environmental Sustainability, ICS tells OECD
20th November 2017
Addressing government trade negotiators in the OECD Working Party on Shipbuilding, at a workshop on ‘green growth’ in Paris today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) asserted that the shipping industry could only be environmentally sustainable if it is economically sustainable too. ‘The perennial challenge facing shipowners is overcapacity, aided and abetted by government subsidies […]
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ICS and CMI update Campaign on Maritime Treaty Ratification
13th November 2017
A copy of the new brochure can be downloaded from the ICS website. http://www.ics-shipping.org/free-resources/ratification-campaign The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – whose member national shipowner associations represent over 80% of the world merchant fleet, and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) – the international association for maritime lawyers, have released an updated brochure to promote the […]
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ICS Encouraged by EU Faith in UN IMO to Further Reduce Shipping’s Carbon Emissions
9th November 2017
Speaking from the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, ICS Director of Policy, Simon Bennett, has commented on the provisional decision by the European Union not to include shipping within the full scope of the regional EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). “We think that this demonstrates confidence within the EU institutions in the current progress […]
More details UN Climate Conference – ICS has Vision for Zero Carbon Shipping Future
6th November 2017
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is representing the world’s national shipowners’ associations and over 80 percent of the world merchant fleet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 23) in Bonn this week. ICS will emphasise how the shipping industry is supporting the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop an ambitious CO2 […]
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Shipping Industry ‘broadly satisfied’ with IMO progress on CO2 strategy – but much work still to be done
27th October 2017
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO represented the global shipping industry throughout this week’s intensive discussions at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), which continued the development of a comprehensive CO2 reduction strategy for the international shipping sector. The international shipping industry associations say they are ‘broadly satisfied’ with the progress […]
More details ICS ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Canadian Legislation that will Interfere with International Maritime Trade
18th October 2017
The Canadian Parliament is giving consideration to legislation that would have the effect of establishing a moratorium on the shipment of crude oil in the waters of Northern British Columbia (Bill C-48: An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along […]
More details ICS Chairman’s Message for IMO World Maritime Day: Shipping Industry Focused on Serious CO2 Emission Reduction
26th September 2017
“The world has great expectations for IMO delivering an ambitious greenhouse gas reduction strategy for the international shipping sector. We are confident that this initial IMO strategy, once adopted next year, will match the goals and philosophy of the Paris Agreement on climate change, while also fully recognising that the sustainable development of the world […]
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ICS Appoints New Marine Committee Chairman
19th September 2017
The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has appointed Mr Martin Cresswell, Technical Director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, as the new Chairman of the ICS Marine Committee. He succeeds Peter Bond (Cyprus Shipping Chamber) who recently stood down following four years of service as Chairman of ICS’s principal technical […]
More details ICS Chairman calls on all Parties to ensure successful Implementation of Ballast Water Convention
6th September 2017
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017. “The industry may collectively need to spend around 100 billion U.S. dollars in order to install the new ballast water treatment systems that will be required by law. We therefore have to get this right.” asserted Esben […]
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ICS publishes new Personal Training and Service Record Book for Seafarers
7th August 2017
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. “Good record keeping of training and seagoing experience is essential to support a seafarer’s career at sea, and […]
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High Seas Governance Must Take Account of Existing IMO Framework
13th July 2017
At the United Nations in New York, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is representing shipowners at a UN Preparatory Committee which is developing a new legal instrument, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which will apply to ‘high seas’ areas beyond national jurisdiction. The principal aim of this […]
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ICS pleased with IMO Progress on Environmental Issues
10th July 2017
Commenting on the outcome of last week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents the world’s national shipowners’ associations – says it is pleased with the progress made by IMO Member States on a number of critical environmental regulatory issues that […]
More details Joint Industry launches latest Industry Guidelines on Cyber Security
5th July 2017
The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released. The latest practical advice has been compiled by the joint industry group, which is led by BIMCO and now includes new members OCIMF and IUMI, as well as the original contributors CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO. The second edition includes information […]
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Shipping Industry unites to Propose Ambitious CO2 Reduction Objectives to Global Regulator
22nd June 2017
Four major international trade associations – BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and INTERTANKO – have made a joint proposal to the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) concerning ambitious CO2 reductions by the international shipping sector, which is responsible for transporting about 90% of global trade and 2.2% of the world’s annual man-made CO2 […]
More details IMO needs to finalise Ballast Water Implementation Dates
19th June 2017
The global shipping industry – as represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – has urged its global regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to back a carefully crafted proposal, from a broad coalition of governments, concerning the implementation dates for installing complicated new ballast water treatment systems. “If this pragmatic proposal is agreed, […]
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Shipowners encourage EU-China Leadership in shaping IMO CO2 Strategy
7th June 2017
Following the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) encourage the intention of the European Union and the People’s Republic of China to intensify cooperation in achieving a global climate deal for shipping. Indications of such cooperation […]
More details ‘Shipping committed to Green Growth’ – ICS to tell UN Ocean Conference
5th June 2017
The high level United Nations Ocean Conference (5-9 June), organised by the UN General Assembly, opens today in New York. On Tuesday 6 June, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will explain that the global shipping industry is fully committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goal for the protection of the Ocean. ICS says that […]
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ICS commits Shipping to ambitious CO2 reduction Objectives
15th May 2017
At its AGM in Istanbul, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has agreed to urge the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives – on behalf of the international shipping sector as a whole – in order to match the ambition of the Paris Agreement on climate change. In a submission […]
More details Major upgrade to ISF Watchkeeper simplifies work hour record keeping
9th May 2017
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and IT Energy have announced the launch of the latest release of their acclaimed ISF Watchkeeper software – ISF Watchkeeper 3.5 – developed for maintaining records of individual seafarers’ work hour records, as required by IMO and ILO regulations, and to help prevent crew fatigue and to avoid issues […]
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ICS Chairman sets out Plan for CO2 Reduction by Shipping Sector
24th February 2017
The Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Esben Poulsson, has set out what the industry would like the International Maritime Organization to achieve as part of its CO2 reduction strategy for the shipping sector. Speaking in Indonesia today at The Economist magazine’s World Ocean Summit, Mr Poulsson feared that unless IMO makes significant progress […]
More details ICS releases latest Flag State Performance Table
21st February 2017
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Flag State Performance Table which can be downloaded free of charge via the ICS website. See www.ics-shipping.org/docs/flag-state-performance-table The ICS Table provides an annual overview of the performance of the world’s flag states against a number of criteria such as port state control records, ratification of […]
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EU Member States must reject European Parliament’s Proposal to include Global Shipping into Regional CO2 Trading System
15th February 2017
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet – says it is ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by today’s vote in the European Parliament to propose that international shipping (including non-EU flag ships) should be incorporated into the EU Emissions Trading System from 2023. “This vote for a […]
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