Tag: ICS

As evident in a recent statement, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has serious concerns regarding the recent attacks against commercial ships transiting the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Protecting seafarers and fishers’ rights and working conditions now, while preparing them for a digitalized and decarbonized future, were key themes explored during the first International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference on Work at Sea, which took place at IMO Headquarters in London on 13 November.

Following the adoption of the 2023 Biofouling Guidelines, BIMCO and ICS in consultation with industry experts have undertaken a review of the existing Approval process for in-water cleaning.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a Global GHG (greenhouse gas) Fuel Standard.

The University of Southampton has initiated a study, commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), to evaluate the relationship between measures designed to improve ship energy efficiency and the emission of underwater radiated noise (URN).

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today launched its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Data Collection System.

In the course of time, the maritime industry is ramping up efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforce and reap the rewards.

As of today, The Association of Panamanian Shipowners (ARPA) has become an associate member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

It's no secret that sexism still affects women in 2023. However, as individuals age, they also experience ageism based on gender, or gendered age-ism. It affects a woman's ability to advance professionally as well as her physical and mental wellness.

Last week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a revised strategy which includes an ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050. However, as ICS notes, a global levy on ship’s GHG emissions must now be adopted rapidly if the ambitious goals agreed are to remain plausible.