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Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill passed by Indian Parliament
India’s recent passing of the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill (2019) in December 2022 reassures shipowners and operators that countering maritime piracy in the region continues to be a high priority.
Caution around revised Chinese port crew change rules
Although the Chinese government has lifted restrictions on crew change, confusion about these changes abound - with some ports still enforcing the requirements imposed almost three years ago when the pandemic began.
ICS publishes annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table
• A 25% increase seen in International Labour Organization (ILO) reporting on seafarer wellbeing compared to last year. • Reporting on ILO labour standards is vital to improve seafarer welfare. • A record number of flag administrations achieve full qualification status under the US Qualship 21 programme.
Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2022/2023
The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is to encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag State has sufficient substance before using it and to encourage shipowners and operators to put pressure on their flag Administrations to affect any improvements that might be necessary, especially in relation to safety of life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, and the provision of decent working and living conditions for seafarers.
Pankaj Khanna: Staying nimble amid growth and change
Since acquiring former tanker pool specialist Heidmar from TMS Group in November 2020, CEO Pankaj Khanna has grown the company’s commercial management business from six to nearly 60 vessels. He talks to ICS about what it takes to succeed and grow in an evolving shipping market.
ICS Publications launches ground breaking diversity and inclusion toolkit for the maritime industry to inspire change and raise awareness
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping is now available to order and provides resources and guidance to enable maritime businesses to introduce and embrace policies and engage a positive approach to D&I issues, with the ultimate goal of boosting business efficiency and improved performance.
Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping, First Edition
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping has been developed to create awareness and inspire change in the strategies, policies and practices that will enable the maritime industry to meet the needs of the diverse seafarer community. It provides descriptions and definitions; provides ways to assess the current needs of diverse communities and identify gaps in services, policies and practice; and makes suggestions on how to fill these gaps.
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ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.
COMING SOON: International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers, First Edition
When confronted with a medical emergency far from land, the medical officer relies on the on board medical guide for support. The ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers has been written and reviewed by an international group of maritime medical practitioners and experts with many years' experience of working with seafarers and fishers and who understand what crew members need to know and when they need to know it. It is recommended that a copy of the guide is kept on board all ships and also in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers.