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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO welcome the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sale of Ships, also known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships (the “Beijing Convention”), which took place on 17 February 2026.
The International Chamber of Shipping will be hosting a webinar on 'On Board Carbon Capture and Storage' on Thursday the 7 May at 12:00-13:00 BST | 13:00-14:00 CET. The webinar will discuss On Board Carbon Capture as a potential pathway for both newbuild and existing ships to achieve compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations.
With April seeing the same uncertainty as March, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has been monitoring the situation carefully and updating members accordingly. ICS in Action brings you an update of what we have been working on throughout the month.
This week's International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 84) saw further deliberation between IMO Member States on the future of the draft "IMO Net-Zero Framework" (NZF) to decarbonise international maritime transport. This followed the Extraordinary Session last October which had postponed a decision on whether to adopt the NZF for global implementation (subsequent to approval of a draft regulatory text in April 2025).
During April 2026, The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF), comprising of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), successfully delivered the “Training-the-Trainer” (TTT) programme in Hong Kong.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how maritime businesses operate, with implications not only for efficiency but for how talent is recruited and retained. While fears of widespread job displacement persist, the more immediate impact is a shift in the skills and roles required across the sector.
Tommy Olofsen, Group Managing Director of OSM Thome, leads one of the world’s largest ship management operations. Drawing on his experience at sea, he speaks with ICS Leadership Insights to explain why seafarers remain the industry’s greatest asset and why the sector must embrace complexity to succeed.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announces the launch of the sixth edition of its benchmark publication, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals). First published in 1971, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) remains the primary industry reference for the safe operation of chemical tankers. This new edition provides up‑to‑date, practical guidance for those serving on board ships carrying hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk under MARPOL Annex II, supporting safe, compliant and pollution‑free operations.
The Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), Sixth Edition is the trusted publication for chemical tankers. The new edition translates MARPOL Annex II regulations into practical procedures for safe and environmentally responsible operations. It includes updated guidance on Annex I to Annex II cargo changeovers, safe enclosed space entry, washing water analysis, hot work zones and shore power.
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.