The role of maritime transport is more important than ever in supporting the resilience of national economies during the current crisis. Below current issues paint a picture of the status quo and how we at ICS are supporting our members and our seafarers.
We have also included efforts to decarbonise shipping, including the ongoing negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), and more.
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The Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed concern at the serious incidents involving the Marshall Islands flagged ship Front Altair and the Panama flagged Kokuka Courageous, in the Gulf of Oman.
The introduction of a global sulphur cap has brought radical change to the industry, raising questions about fuel availability, safety and compatibility.
While the majority of unwanted plastic in the sea originates from land, shipping also has a part to play in eliminating this hazard to marine and human life
The development of automated ships needs to be carefully regulated to ensure safety, but there should be positive repercussions for seafarers
After CO2 regulation, the industry is now turning its attention to Black Carbon, a lesser known emission that can contribute to climate change
An EU initiative to publish ships’ CO2 emissions could have serious economic consequences for the industry without delivering environmental benefits
Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, or ‘scrubbers’, offer an attractive alternative to low sulphur fuels but the industry needs to take a global approach based on clear scientific data
A periodic review of ratings’ salaries takes into account the value of the US dollar versus the cost of living in seafarer countries, in an effort to provide a fair wage for the world’s sailors