Alongside the Day of the Seafarer and the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), the International Chamber of Shipping has outlined ten key policy focus areas to highlight to decision-makers in order to recognise seafarers as an essential component to socio-economic global stability.
25 June 2026
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Alongside the Day of the Seafarer and the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), the International Chamber of Shipping has outlined ten key policy focus areas to highlight to decision-makers in order to recognise seafarers as an essential component to socio-economic global stability.
25 June 2026
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On Friday the 5 June, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar on the ‘Maritime Applications for Batteries,’ discussing the current state of battery-electric propulsion in the maritime sector. Batteries can reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance performance – particularly on short sea routes, which our panel came together to provide insight on.
11 June 2026
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The ICS in Action blog is published every month, providing a wrap up of the International Chamber of Shipping's recent activities.
1 June 2026
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Paolo Moretti, CEO of RINA Services, explores why pragmatic decision-making, resilience, and strategic agility are becoming increasingly important across the maritime sector.
29 May 2026
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As regulatory uncertainty delays a clear decarbonisation pathway, shipowners are increasingly prioritising flexibility over long-term fuel commitments. The result is a more fragmented transition landscape, reshaping vessel design, investment strategy and future asset risk across shipping.
29 May 2026
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Article by ICS Technical Content Development Manager Sarah Lovell explains how recent MLC amendments further support woman at sea
18 May 2026
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On Thursday the 7 May, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar on On Board Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), as a new pathway to achieve compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations. The panel was made up of experts in the subjects, who have just produced a new study commissioned by ICS offering up-to-date, high-level strategic guidance for shipowners on the evolving OCCS landscape.
13 May 2026
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO welcome the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sale of Ships, also known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships (the “Beijing Convention”), which took place on 17 February 2026.
7 May 2026
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With April seeing the same uncertainty as March, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has been monitoring the situation carefully and updating members accordingly. ICS in Action brings you an update of what we have been working on throughout the month.
5 May 2026
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