Tag: ICS

Following the conclusion of this week’s meeting of MEPC 78, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has expressed its frustration by governments’ rejection of R&D Fund to catalyse sector decarbonisation.

ICS warns that the maritime industry is facing a fragmented future zero-emission fuel landscape and ship operators’ investment decisions are being stalled by a lack of clarity over where alternative fuels will be available in ports globally.

Following the seizure of Greek flagged oil tankers “Delta Poseidon” and “Prudent Warrior” on 27 May 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) jointly call for a quick and diplomatic resolution in order for the vessels and crew to be released.

ICS published a guide in order to recommend practical steps which can be taken in the unfortunate instance of a death on board a ship.

ICS noted that ship operators are braced for further disruption to trading patterns as the European Union targets a sixth round of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

ICS published as research investigating macro and micro-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shipping industry.

During the latest bipartite round of negotiations between shipowners and seafarers’ unions, the two parties agreed on a new global minimum wage. 

'Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’, authored by Professor Dr. Stefan Ulreich from Germany’s University of Applied Sciences, and commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping, highlighted the ‘enormous opportunity’ for investors and governments represented by the global shipping industry’s need for new, green fuels. 

The Seafarer Workforce Report is a useful tool to assure that the backbone of world trade is sufficient in numbers and skills.

ICS and Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering key issues impacting international ship owners and operations of the Suez Canal.