David Dearsley Tribute
David Dearsley, before the merger with ICS, was Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), with whom he worked from the mid-1970s to 2003. He has sadly passed away, aged 79.
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MEPC 84-6-8 – Impact assessment of the BWM Convention on IMO’s decarbonization frameworks
Agenda: ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. Submitted by ICS, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO
MSC 111-19-6 – Revision of the Revised guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) (resolution A.1106(29))
Agenda: WORK PROGRAMME. Submitted by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, European Commission, ICS, IAPH, OCIMF, IFSMA, INTERTANKO and IHMA
MEPC 84-15-INF.20 – Best practice industry publications released in 2025-2026 and relevant to the Maritime Environment Protection Committee
Agenda: ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Submitted by ICS
Shipping Industry Associations’ Chairs reaffirm commitment to cooperation on shared challenges
Last week, as part of their long-standing cooperation, the Chairs of the Round Table Associations met in Athens and reaffirmed their commitment to working together and coordinating positions on the key challenges facing international shipping.
Navigating in Areas of Unreliable Satellite Signals Poster
Modern maritime navigation relies on GNSS systems such as GPS, Galileo and GLONASS for routing, harbour manoeuvres and ship safety. Rising incidents of GPS jamming and spoofing are increasingly impacting merchant ships. To support crews, the International Chamber of Shipping and its members has released the free Navigating in Areas of Unreliable Satellite Signals poster. This practical aide‑mémoire helps bridge teams recognise signs of disrupted satellite signals and apply best‑practice actions to maintain safe navigation. Crews are welcome to download and print this free poster for display near the conning position on board navigation bridges.
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
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.