The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, strengthens national association membership with two new members.
The ICS Board has approved FEDIL Shipping, Luxembourg and the Brazilian Association of Cabotage Owners to join as Affiliate Member National Associations.
Following the China Shipowner’s Association joining ICS earlier this year, ICS membership now comprises national shipowners’ associations from 41 countries and territories.
3 March 2023
Press Release
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Suez Canal Authority (SCA) extend
landmark agreement.
The extension to the agreement, initially signed in May 2022 ahead of the COP27
meeting and intended to be a year-long commitment, signifies an ongoing
commitment to open communication between the ICS and the SCA.
The extension of the agreement represents formalisation of dialogue.
1 March 2023
Press Release
In recent years, shipping has rapidly developed and evolved to meet new realities, from working with low flash point fuels for net zero requirements to operating in polar regions, prompting changes to regulations in the IMO International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). STCW was designed to regulate the training and certification of seafarers and forms the basis for standards of crew competence that are enforced worldwide. A related challenge now faces shipping companies regarding crewing their ships with appropriately trained personnel.
23 February 2023
Press Release
Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra today that their continent was well placed to take a large share of the new jobs and training places expected from shipping’s green transition.
15 February 2023
Press Release
The Board of the International Chamber of Shipping has submitted a revised proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that reaffirms the industry’s commitment to meet 2050 net zero carbon goals and sets out the full details of how this can be achieved via a ‘Fund and Reward’ system.
15 February 2023
Press Release
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.
30 January 2023
Press Release
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.
23 January 2023
Press Release
Shipping industry leaders form part of newly created advisory board, the ‘International Advisory Committee on Global Maritime Affairs’ (IACGMA).
Creation of advisory board initially recommended by His Excellency Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a meeting with shipping industry leaders on 13 December 2022 in Brussels.
The IACGMA will contribute to the global competitiveness of Filipino seafarers and prepare them for a maritime just transition.
16 January 2023
Press Release
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) welcomes the Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) initiative from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) and the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM).
IRENA hosts Ministerial Roundtable with governments and the maritime industry at the 13th Assembly to discuss renewable-based fuels for the maritime sector.
CEO’s and industry call on ministers to prioritise cross-sectoral collaboration to meet decarbonisation goals, scale and timelines.
16 January 2023
Press Release
China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) joins ICS as a full member.
4 January 2023
Press Release