LEG 113-3-1 – HNS State Party Certificates
Agenda: FACILITATION OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE AND HARMONIZED INTERPRETATION OF THE 2010 HNS PROTOCOL. Submitted by ICS and P&I Clubs
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ICS in Action – January 2026
The International Chamber of Shipping has had a very busy start to 2026. With many projects underway, I am excited to bring you our first ICS in Action blog post.
LEG 113-4(c) – (c) Fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing crimes – Industry cooperation to assist seafarers
Agenda: FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Submitted by ICS and ITF
When assessing the quality of a flag State’s performance, distinctions between open registers and ‘traditional’ flags are unhelpful.
The use of open registers by shipping companies is receiving additional focus at present, in part due to the launch of an inquiry last year by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) into so-called “flags of convenience”. ICS has submitted detailed evidence to the FMC, including its annual Flag State Performance Table, strongly making the point that ‘flags of convenience’ is a pejorative term, not recognised by the global shipping industry or by the United Nations agencies which regulate it.
FAL 50-4-1 – Comments on document FAL 504
Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO THE FAL CONVENTION TO INTRODUCE MANDATORY REPORTING OF THE API AND BRI FOR MARITIME TRANSPORT. Submitted by ICS and INTERFERRY
Shifting currents: the future of alternative fuels in maritime
The decision to delay the vote on the IMO’s proposed Net-Zero Framework comes as attitudes towards alternative fuels are shifting, with maritime leaders seeking to become more risk-averse in the current geopolitical climate, according to the ICS Maritime Barometer 2024–2025 survey.
MSC 111-19 – Proposal for a new output to amend paragraph 4.6.3.1 of the LSA Code to remove ambiguity in safety harnesses colour requirements for free-fall lifeboats
Agenda: WORK PROGRAMME. Submitted by the Bahamas, the Marshall Islands, Panama, ICS, IACS and InterManager
Harnessing the strength of the Commonwealth
As the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Botchwey brings a fresh vision to one of the world’s most enduring multilateral institutions.
ICS Publishes 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table Highlighting Strong Compliance with Global Standards
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table, continuing an over 20-year practice of providing an objective, data driven assessment of performance based on criteria such as Port State Control statistics and ratification of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions.
Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2025/2026
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.