Tag: ICS

A new report from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) focuses on the scale of the industry’s decarbonisation challenge, while also setting the scene for governments to support an industry proposal to form a global $5bn R&D fund to de-risk future investment.

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Witherby launched the latest edition of Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use 2021, providing detailed guidance on all aspects of cyber security protection.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reported that the 'A' to 'E' operational efficiency rating of every ship above 5,000 gt will be made fully public and updated on an annual basis.

The International Chamber of Shipping is ready to deliver two new initiatives to help the shipping industry address the continuing challenges brought by the digital revolution of the maritime sector.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launched its ICS Diversity Tracker, revealing that 30% of companies employ women in board-level roles, and close to 60% of companies have female officers on board their ships while just 7.5% of total seafarers were female. 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) expressed its support on the comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for the existing global fleet, agreed by an overwhelming number of governments from across the world. 

In light of an upward trend of attacks against ships in the Gulf of Guinea and as the approaching dry season is expected to bring an increase in attacks, BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have jointly issued an alert with security advice for vessels operating in the region.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) supports the notion that to resolve the current challenges in crew change operations, it is important to gather information.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) jointly launched a report for masters, outlining the actions a Master should take during emergency situations.

In its newly launched annual Shipping Review, ICS expressed concerns as to whether the STCW Convention continues to meet the requirements of the industry in the 2020s and noted that a fully revised STCW regime would allow the industry to adapt much more effectively to fast moving technological developments.