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Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how maritime businesses operate, with implications not only for efficiency but for how talent is recruited and retained. While fears of widespread job displacement persist, the more immediate impact is a shift in the skills and roles required across the sector.
During April 2026, The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF), comprising of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), successfully delivered the “Training-the-Trainer” (TTT) programme in Hong Kong.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announces the launch of the sixth edition of its benchmark publication, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals). First published in 1971, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) remains the primary industry reference for the safe operation of chemical tankers. This new edition provides up‑to‑date, practical guidance for those serving on board ships carrying hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk under MARPOL Annex II, supporting safe, compliant and pollution‑free operations.
In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, representing the global commercial shipping fleet.
The International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos has issued a statement following the announcement surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Yesterday (Tuesday 14 April 2026), we were delighted that Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden all deposited their instruments of ratification for the HNS Convention, fulfilling the second of three ratification criteria needed for the entry into force provisions to be triggered – 12 States Parties to the Convention.
ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos has issued a statement on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The ICS in Action Monthly Blog offers a snippet into the integral work that our secretariat do for the maritime industry each month.
As global shipping faces geopolitical disruption, infrastructure bottlenecks, and pressure to cut emissions, attention is returning to the Arctic’s northern sea routes. But while shorter voyages between Asia and Europe offer clear theoretical advantages, operational realities mean the region remains a niche for now.
As a key strategic location in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta plays a crucial role in global shipping. Dr Chris Bonett, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works, and Dr Miriam Dalli, Minister for Environment and Energy, spoke with ICS Leadership Insights to outline how the island nation is playing a leading role in driving the Mediterranean's transition into a clean energy hub.