Tag: ICS

In some cases the Pilot may inform the local PSC station for unsafe acts observed during pilotage, however this is not a common practice. So, what can a PSCO do?

Major shipping groups, including BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and OCIMF, announced an upcoming reduction of geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean, which will apply from 1 September 2021, as a consequence of a continued downward trend in Somali piracy. 

The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping has joined the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Predictions of a seafarer shortage by 2026 highlight the importance of prioritising competencies and skill building, says Danica.

The new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels, in order to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026.  

The shipping industry has announced a cross-industry event, to be held during COP26, that will bring together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonization efforts.

Following the announcement from the EU today about the proposed extension of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover the international shipping sector, the ICS issued statement to comment the news.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the settlement reached between the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., owner of the Ever Given, which resulted in the ship's release on Wednesday, after 106 days of being stranded. 

ICS along with members and partners, has urged governments to prioritise seafarers for vaccinations, as ships around the world sound their horns on ‘Day of the Seafarer’ to highlight a growing crew change crisis.

In an effort to identify gaps in the current seafarer COVID-19 vaccination process, the International Chamber of Shipping released a circular requesting Shipping companies to participate in a survey.