The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar on ‘The Emerging Regulatory Pathway for Nuclear Merchant Ships and Floating Nuclear Power Stations’ on the 26 February at 12pm-1pm UK time.
The webinar explored the complex legislative landscape involved in revising international regulations governing nuclear merchant ships and floating nuclear power stations.
3 March 2026
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Our secretariat has been delving into a wide range of projects during the past month. This February edition of ICS in Action offers a snippet of what they have been undertaking.
3 March 2026
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Following the military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding region the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) the European Shipowners|ECSA and the Asian Shipowner's Association have issued the following statement.
2 March 2026
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As President and CEO of the International Copper Association (ICA), Juan Ignacio Díaz leads a global network powering the energy transition. He outlines copper’s central role in electrification and how collaboration and integrity are driving a more sustainable industry.
26 February 2026
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As cyber attacks on global transport systems grow more frequent and sophisticated, the
maritime sector faces mounting pressure to close its digital security gap and keep pace
with its peers. ICS Leadership Insights speaks to cyber security experts for the latest.
26 February 2026
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24 February 2026, London/Mumbai – Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announces the joining of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) as a full Member, strengthening global cooperation across the global shipping industry and enhancing representation from one of the world’s most relevant maritime nations.
24 February 2026
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On the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos reflects on the landmark agreement.
23 February 2026
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On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to the principles and protections it embodies and recognise the profound impact it has had on seafarers and on global shipping.
The MLC consolidated and modernised around seventy maritime labour instruments into a single, comprehensive international framework. In doing so, it established enforceable minimum standards for wages, hours of work and rest, medical care, accommodation, repatriation and welfare, creating a clear and consistent global baseline for decent work at sea.
23 February 2026
Statement
Article by ICS Technical Content Development Manager Sarah Lovell sharing insights into how ICS Academy e-learning modules are developed and their value to the shipping community
17 February 2026
Article
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s Maritime Action Plan and its stated position to revitalise and expand domestic shipbuilding and maritime capacity in the United States.
16 February 2026
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