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BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have developed a guide which aims to help the shipping industry understand and reduce underwater radiated noise from ships and help the industry implement the underwater noise guidelines from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes further progress achieved on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050.
ICS Academy launched today to provide on-the-go access to practical e-learning resources to help shipping companies deliver best practices and regulatory compliance on board. The new courses have interactive content enabling seafarers to apply practical guidance to real-life scenarios on board. The new Academy has been developed by seafarers, for seafarers, and draws on the collective experience of the ICS membership.
The Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) welcomes the government of Greece to the initiative. As the country representing 20% of global shipping, Greece joins the governments of Brazil, UAE, Canada, Norway, Uruguay and Panama, as supporters of this first of its kind cross sectoral public-private platform. The World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative joins forces with the CEM Hubs as a new partner alongside key shipping organisations ABS, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and OCIMF to support the Energy Hubs initiative. The CEM Hubs initiative will be meeting directly with energy ministers at the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting (CEM 15) in Brazil to accelerate the development of the renewable fuels transport architecture and to agree implementation of the work programme.
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the global supply chain, boosting efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. However, its hefty energy demands could pose a serious threat to sustainability as companies seek deeper levels of integration.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala GCON, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), talks to ICS Leadership Insights about geopolitical impacts on trade, globalisation and building a more resilient supply chain for today's modern world.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased that progress has been made over the past week but much more needs to be done. We are committed to working with Member States over the coming days and months to ensure a transparent, equitable and workable solution is agreed to deliver on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation strategy.
Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and Managing Director of Grimaldi Group, awarded the ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’ at the 14th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum. Mr Grimaldi highlighted that best practices are not only vital for safe shipping but also pushes the industry to operate more sustainably. During the keynote address Mr Grimaldi highlighted the plight of seafarers during times of geopolitical uncertainty.
● A new chapter on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), addressing the significant confusion surrounding its application to all ships trading in and out of the European Union. ● Exploration of the relationship between greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and underwater radiated noise (URN) reduction measures, highlighting how efforts to reduce one often naturally decrease the other. ● A comprehensive new appendix detailing approximately 100 ways to reduce both GHG emissions and URN. ● Thorough review and update of all content to ensure accuracy and relevance in the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.