Although the Chinese government has lifted restrictions on crew change, confusion about these changes abound - with some ports still enforcing the requirements imposed almost three years ago when the pandemic began.
2 February 2023
News
A 25% increase seen in International Labour Organization (ILO) reporting on seafarer wellbeing compared to last year.
Reporting on ILO labour standards is vital to improve seafarer welfare.
A record number of flag administrations achieve full qualification status under the US Qualship 21 programme.
30 January 2023
Press Release
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping is now available to order and provides resources and guidance to enable maritime businesses to introduce and embrace policies and engage a positive approach to D&I issues, with the ultimate goal of boosting business efficiency and improved performance.
23 January 2023
Press Release
Since acquiring former tanker pool specialist Heidmar from TMS Group in November 2020, CEO Pankaj Khanna has grown the company’s commercial management business from six to nearly 60 vessels. He talks to ICS about what it takes to succeed and grow in an evolving shipping market.
23 January 2023
Article
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) welcomes the Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) initiative from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) and the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM).
IRENA hosts Ministerial Roundtable with governments and the maritime industry at the 13th Assembly to discuss renewable-based fuels for the maritime sector.
CEO’s and industry call on ministers to prioritise cross-sectoral collaboration to meet decarbonisation goals, scale and timelines.
16 January 2023
Press Release
Shipping industry leaders form part of newly created advisory board, the ‘International Advisory Committee on Global Maritime Affairs’ (IACGMA).
Creation of advisory board initially recommended by His Excellency Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a meeting with shipping industry leaders on 13 December 2022 in Brussels.
The IACGMA will contribute to the global competitiveness of Filipino seafarers and prepare them for a maritime just transition.
16 January 2023
Press Release
China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) joins ICS as a full member.
4 January 2023
Press Release
16 December 2022
Statement
Fuel savings promised by energy efficient technologies may not lead to similar EEXI and CII improvements, experts have warned as shipowners prepare to comply with the new measures.
14 December 2022
Article
If shipping has traditionally viewed itself as an isolated industrial niche, the recent COP27 climate talks in Egypt might just shake that perception.
14 December 2022
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