John Stawpert is Principal Director – Marine, Head of the Marine Department, and Secretary of the Marine Committee. He is responsible for the ICS Marine Department and advising member associations on technical issues facing the industry. John oversees ICS representation International Maritime Organization as the Accredited Representative of ICS.

John handles a broad policy portfolio which includes Maritime Security, Mixed Mass Migration at Sea, Ship Recycling, and Biofouling and Underwater Hull Cleaning. In over two decades with ICS he has represented the shipping industry extensively at IMO, ILO and the UN, promoting the industry and engaging with national and international partners to produce positive change in maritime safety and security and the protection of the marine environment.

John is author of the ICS Guide to Ship Recycling, the ICS Guide to Maritime Security, co-author of the joint industry Cyber Guidelines, and Best Management Practices (BMP) Maritime Security.

“It is a huge privilege to lead a diverse team of technical experts at a time of enormous change in the industry. Through their knowledge ICS can continue to ensure that the voice of international shipping is heard at the highest level to ensure operational excellence in the service of global free trade.”