Tag: ICS

BIMCO, Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan and the ICS, have submitted a paper ahead of the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting on 18-22 March 2024, to highlight the need to solve possible conflicting requirements of the Hong Kong Convention and the Basel Convention which could have severe consequences, if unresolved. 

As the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explains in their Leadership Insights newsletter story, Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is quickly becoming a differentiator in the maritime job market. 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explores in their latest Leadership Insights newsletter story, how the maritime industry takes action against drug smuggling onboard. 

Industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have revised the security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a detailed, fit-for-purpose proposal to shipping’s global regulator, the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund (ZESF).

The 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), indicates continuing positive performance by the vast majority of Flag States which are responsible for the safety and environmental performance of the world’s merchant ships.

According to BIMCO, two papers have been submitted to the 11th session of the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee covering operational and safety aspects of in-water cleaning as well as the revised Procedure for independent testing and certification of in-water cleaning companies.

According to Britannia Club, operating ships in icy conditions requires a unique set of skills and precautions to ensure the safety of both the ship and crew.

Across transport modes, improving efficiency and safety are the go-to problems for developers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. But as machine learning capabilities grow, an increasing number of creative solutions are being applied across a wider range of transport-related areas. 

The global shipping industry is currently facing a significant challenge as tensions escalate in the Red Sea region, forcing companies and organisations to take action.