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International Chamber of Shipping launches new e-learning Academy

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.

2 October 2024 Press Release

The new global architecture for renewable fuels transport takes a major step forward

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.

2 October 2024 Press Release

International Chamber of Shipping’s statement following the closing of the 17th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships

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.

27 September 2024 Statement

ICS Chairman awarded ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’

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.

25 September 2024 Press Release

New guide to reducing GHG emissions in shipping launched by ICS

● 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.

17 September 2024 Press Release

New Lloyd’s Open Form Default Clause introduced today

The LMA and ICS wanted to make a clause available to their members, designed to: Ensure that in the event of an emergency, it is clear that the master and / or owners can proceed to use LOF to obtain salvage services without delay; The LMA and ICS also wanted to set out a clear procedure for dealing with emergency circumstances where there is no immediate danger; The clause also sets out a process for owners to notify hull underwriters and take their views as to the appropriate contract to be used in such circumstances (whether LOF or some other contract).

12 September 2024 Press Release