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.
20 April 2026
Statement
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
17 April 2026
Statement
ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos has issued a statement on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
8 April 2026
Statement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have met representatives from Gulf States to address the ongoing war and its direct impact on seafarers and shipping in the Gulf.
31 March 2026
Press Release
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announced that Cyprus officially recommended the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers for use on board vessels under its flag.
30 March 2026
Press Release
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, urging the global shipping industry to take note of the latest amendments ahead of their entry into force and to ensure vessels are fully prepared to remain compliant, safe, and fit to trade internationally.
23 March 2026
Press Release
The International Chamber of Shipping has issued a statement following the conclusion of the 36th Extraordinary Session of the IMO Council (C/ES.36), that took place to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
19 March 2026
Statement
ICS Secretary General, Thomas A. Kazakos, issued a statement at the International Maritime Organization 36th Extraordinary Council Meeting (C/ES 36), taking place today to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
18 March 2026
Statement
I have been deeply concerned about the seafarers who are being put in extreme danger in the Strait of Hormuz when they are simply trying to do their job. By no fault of their own, their lives are now tragically at risk. We call on all States to take the fundamental steps to ensure their safety.
5 March 2026
Statement
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
Statement