Responding to the challenges of COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought unprecedented disruption to the shipping industry, and requires a collective, solution-driven approach
Current issues in shipping
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, who have been heavily affected by the pandemic, COVID-19 related restrictions leaving 400,000 seafarers stranded at sea.
We have also included efforts to decarbonise shipping, including the ongoing negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), the radical industry proposal for a USD 5 billion fund to accelerate the R&D of zero-carbon technologies and many more.
Key Issues
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Treating Ships Ballast Water 2020
Invasive marine organisms carried in ships’ ballast water can wreak havoc on local ecosystems. New mandatory systems to manage the disposal of this water will drastically cut the risk
Reducing GHG: time for a propulsion revolution
Ambitious IMO targets to cut all GHG emissions by 2050, due to be revised upwards in 2023,will require a fourth revolution in shipping propulsion, based on new fuels and technology
Flag State Performance and the Ratification of Global Conventions
Piracy and Violence: an unacceptable problem
As the threat of piracy and violence against crews continues, shipping companies must remain vigilant and ensure they adhere to best practices.
Reviewing the Minimum Wage
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
Changes to the UN Law of the Sea
A UN initiative aimed at regulating fishing, energy and economic activity on the High Seas could have unintended consequences for shipping
Marine insurance issues
Insurers are increasingly engaging with regulatory issues in shipping, as shown by discussions over the 2020 sulphur cap.
Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
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
CO2 Emission Reporting
An EU initiative to publish ships’ CO2 emissions could have serious economic consequences for the industry without delivering environmental benefits