Thomas Boddy is a Policy Officer at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), specialising in maritime employment affairs and international labour policy.

He advises key stakeholders and supports the ICS Labour Affairs Committee, which seeks to uphold fair working conditions in the industry. He holds an MSc in International Relations from University College London (UCL), graduating with distinction in 2025.

His academic projects explored intergovernmental cooperation, international policy development, and global security. Most recently, he conducted independent research on the United Nations (UN) and US Department of Defense, engaging with senior officials at locations including the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Thomas has also worked on political campaigns and local government initiatives.

Overall, his expertise in policy analysis and stakeholder relations helps ICS promote ethical and sustainable employment practices in global shipping.

More about Thomas can be found here: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-boddy