Tag: ICS

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. 

After Bangladesh and Liberia ratified the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the Hong Kong Convention), it is now expected to enter into force.

Groups representing the shipping industry participated in a key summit in the Philippines aimed at strengthening the seafaring workforce.

After Bangladesh and Liberia ratified the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the Hong Kong Convention), it is now expected to enter into force.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today launched a video titled An Adventurous Spirit, signifying the start of a global campaign to address the seafarer shortage.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the leadership shown by principal ship recycling country Bangladesh for agreeing to ratify the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention).

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted proposals to the next round of IMO negotiations during Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 80.

During a visit to Bangladesh by Norwegian authorities, the Norwegian Shipping Association, the European Community Shipowners’ Association, the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO, between 8-11 May 2023, the Bangladesh Government confirmed that the country will ratify the Hong Kong Convention.