David Dearsley Tribute
David Dearsley, before the merger with ICS, was Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), with whom he worked from the mid-1970s to 2003. He has sadly passed away, aged 79.
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Shipping Industry Associations’ Chairs reaffirm commitment to cooperation on shared challenges
Last week, as part of their long-standing cooperation, the Chairs of the Round Table Associations met in Athens and reaffirmed their commitment to working together and coordinating positions on the key challenges facing international shipping.
ICS in Action – January 2026
The International Chamber of Shipping has had a very busy start to 2026. With many projects underway, I am excited to bring you our first ICS in Action blog post.
When assessing the quality of a flag State’s performance, distinctions between open registers and ‘traditional’ flags are unhelpful.
The use of open registers by shipping companies is receiving additional focus at present, in part due to the launch of an inquiry last year by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) into so-called “flags of convenience”. ICS has submitted detailed evidence to the FMC, including its annual Flag State Performance Table, strongly making the point that ‘flags of convenience’ is a pejorative term, not recognised by the global shipping industry or by the United Nations agencies which regulate it.
Harnessing the strength of the Commonwealth
As the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Botchwey brings a fresh vision to one of the world’s most enduring multilateral institutions.
Shifting currents: the future of alternative fuels in maritime
The decision to delay the vote on the IMO’s proposed Net-Zero Framework comes as attitudes towards alternative fuels are shifting, with maritime leaders seeking to become more risk-averse in the current geopolitical climate, according to the ICS Maritime Barometer 2024–2025 survey.
ICS Publishes 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table Highlighting Strong Compliance with Global Standards
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table, continuing an over 20-year practice of providing an objective, data driven assessment of performance based on criteria such as Port State Control statistics and ratification of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions.
International Chamber of Shipping launches comprehensive Deck Procedures Guide – Strengthening shipboard safety resources
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announces the release of its new Deck Procedures Guide, a vital addition to ICS’s suite of shipboard operational guidance. This publication addresses a critical gap in maritime safety guidance by providing the industry's first comprehensive resource dedicated specifically to deck operations. Together with the widely used Bridge Procedures Guide and Engine Room Procedures Guide, this new publication completes a trilogy of core resources designed to harmonise best practice across all shipboard departments.
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping condemns the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. It is wholly unacceptable that seafarers, civilians simply doing their jobs and keeping global trade moving, are being placed in harm’s way.
The ICS Barometer 2025/2026 Survey
The International Chamber of Shipping's annual ICS Maritime Barometer 2025/2026 survey is currently live. We ask C-Suite professionals across the Maritime industry to participate in the survey and help guide the next year of shipping, sharing perspectives on topics such as existing and emerging fuels, geopolitical risk, public and private funding, and broader operational challenges.