On Friday the 3 July 2026, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar on ‘Efficient and Quiet Technologies for Ships.’ These technologies are becoming increasingly important as the industry seeks to improve performance and reduce environmental impact. ICS’ Principal Marine Director, John Stawpert, moderated this discussion, with Associate Professor at the University of Genoa Stefano Gaggero, Director Hydrodynamics at Kongsberg Hydrodynamic Research Centre Göran Grunditz, Naval Architect at Fincantieri Alessandro Marino, Senior CFD Specialist at Lloyd’s Register Savas Sezen, and Technical Director at ICS Chris Waddington, making up the speakers on the panel.
9 July 2026
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The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) review of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention is currently one of the most significant regulatory works taking place. Expected to conclude by Autumn 2028, the BWM Convention review will result in amendments to both mandatory instruments (the BWM Convention and BWMS Code) and non-mandatory instruments (Guidelines and Guidance associated with the BWM Convention). Once these amendments enter into force (currently anticipated to be Autumn 2028), the current Experience-Building Phase (EBP) will end, and a stricter compliance and enforcement regime will begin.
9 July 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.
3 July 2026
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As businesses diversify supply chains and governments pursue new trade agreements, global commerce is becoming more distributed, impacting shipping routes, cargo flows and emerging trade corridors.
30 June 2026
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This month, the International Chamber of Shipping welcomes its new Chairman, John Denholm CBE. He speaks with ICS Leadership Insights to discuss his main priorities, important shifts in the maritime industry, decarbonisation, and attracting the next generation of seafarers.
30 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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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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