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International Chamber of Shipping Meets in London

The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) representing national shipowners’ associations from the Americas, Asia and Europe met in London last week.

Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, Second Edition

This version was withdrawn in January 2022 and replaced by version three. This brochure, published by the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) and ICS/ISF, aims to remind shipping companies and seafarers of the vital need to ensure that ladders used for pilot transfers are always rigged correctly. The brochure is also supported by the International Group of P&I Clubs, BIMCO, CLIA, Intercargo, IPTA, Intertanko, OCIMF, SIGTTO, ITF, IFSMA and the Nautical Institute.

Shipping Industry Guidance on Environmental Compliance

This guidance has been prepared by ICS and ISF as a template for the review of company compliance programmes adopted in accordance with existing regulatory requirements, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Safety Management (ISM) Code. This framework is also supported by BIMCO, Intercargo, Intertanko, OCIMF and SIGTTO.

Shipping Industry Guidance on the Use of Oily Water Separators

The international shipping industry (represented by BIMCO, Intercargo, ICS, ISF, Intertanko and OCIMF produced this basic guidance for management and crews, concerning the use of oily water separators, which emphasises the vital importance of strict adherence to International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements.

Strategic Goals and Recommendations for the EU’s Maritime Transport Policy until 2018

Comments by ICS and the International Shipping Federation, European Commission, Jul 2013

Ship Classification (Case 39.416)

Consultation on State Aid Guidelines for Maritime Transport (HT2744)

DSC 18/7/12 – Development of Amendments to the IMDG Code and Supplements – Non-declared and Misdeclared Dangerous Goods

Submission by ICS, Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, 18th Session, Agenda Item 7, July 2013.

DSC 18/6/28 – Development of Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements – Comments on Certain Elements of the Report of the Correspondence Group

Submission by International Group of P&I Clubs, Intercargo, ICS and BIMCO, Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, 18th Session, Agenda Item 6, July 2013.

DSC 18/5/5 – Development of Measures to Prevent the Loss of Containers – Comments on the Report of the Editorial and Technical Group

Submission by ICS and WSC, Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, 18th Session, Agenda Item 5, July 2013.