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MSC 98/15/[X] – Further international actions in response to the migrant crisis in the Central Mediterranean

Submitted by ICS, Maritime Safety Committee, 98th Session, Agenda Item 15, April 2017.

Representations on Case Be/0004 – Response to Supplementary Representation by Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association

Additional Comments by International Chamber of Shipping

Comparison of Flag State Laws on Armed Guards and Arms On Board, 2017

Compares flag State laws on armed guards and arms on board

ICS Chairman Sets out Plan for CO2 Reduction by Shipping Sector

The Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Esben Poulsson, has set out what the industry would like the International Maritime Organization to achieve as part of its CO2 reduction strategy for the shipping sector.

ICS Releases Latest Flag State Performance Table

The Table provides an annual overview of the performance of the world’s flag states against a number of criteria such as port state control records, ratification of international maritime Conventions and attendance at IMO meetings. The Table is mainly intended to encourage shipowners and operators to maintain an open dialogue with their flag administrations with respect to any improvements that might be necessary.

LEG 104/4/X – Comments upon the update on the IMO-ILO joint database of abandonment of seafarers and the entry into force of the 2014 amendments to the MLC 2006

Submitted by ICS, Legal Committee, 104th session, Agenda item 4, March 2017.

EU Member States Must Reject European Parliament’s Proposal to Include Global Shipping into Regional CO2 Trading System

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet – says it is ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by today’s vote in the European Parliament to propose that international shipping (including non-EU flag ships) should be incorporated into the EU Emissions Trading System from 2023.

Coalition Letter to United States Senate Leadership Regarding the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act CVIDA

SSE 4/11/X – Revised SOLAS regulations ii-1/13 and ii-1/13-1 & other related regulations for new ships – Comments on SSE 4/11

Submitted by Japan, the Marshall Islands, ICS and CLIA, Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, 4th session, Agenda item 11.

Flag State Performance 2016/2017 (no image)

Flag State Performance 2016/2017