Tag: ISSA

ICS, the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), BIMCO and the International HazMat Association (IHMA) have collaborated to develop a new guide to help both shipowners and ship suppliers comply with both the current EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) and the Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling (HKC) where ratification is anticipated next year.

On World Maritime Day, the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) pledges to support maritime’s drive towards meeting its decarbonisation goals and protecting the blue environment.

In light of the COVID-19 landscape, shipping major associations and port communities launched a new initiative called "Accelerating Digitalisation of Maritime Trade and Logistics".

International Shipsuppliers and Services Association (ISSA) expressed its concerns about seafarers difficult state, as they may be unable to receive essential medical supplies and provisions as the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold around the world.

The International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) has taken the issue of unfair port access practices levied against its members to the international stage by delivering a verbal intervention on the issue at the IMO. ISSA Secretary Sean Moloney, commented that the members of the association keep on facing unwarranted delay, obstruction and unfair charges when they wish to enter ports to deliver stores to ships.

Suppliers Continue to Weather the Economic Storm, according to ISSA

To implement green policies ,achieve environmental standards Ship suppliers are being encouraged to ensure "green" measures are central to their core business practices.The International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) is encouraging its members to implement green policies and achieve internationally-recognised environmental standards under its flagship Green ISSA initiative.ISSA President Jens Olsen said: "We believe that the modern ship supply industry must have environmental considerations at the heart of its business practices and we encouraged to see that many of our members are already working towards achieving international environmental standards."ISSA, which has almost 2,000 members worldwide, is strongly encouraging its members to achieve the International Organisation for Standardisation's ISO 140000 certification. Standards for environmental management systems are set out in ISO14001:2004, while ISO14004:2004 gives general guidelines for companies initiating environmental policies.In addition to complying with international regulations, there are numerous ways in which ship suppliers can ensure their business takes proper consideration of environmental concerns including:Minimising waste Introducing biodegradable packaging Ensuring fridges and freezers are operating efficiently and economically Avoiding unnecessary delivery journeys to vessels Using vehicles with low emissions or that run on eco-fuelsMr Olsen pointed out: "In addition to helping the environment, some of these measures can save companies ...