Download the French translation of this resource. Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
May 2026
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Leaflet prepared jointly by ICS, IMO and UNHCR providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of rescued persons, and on measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and migrants.
May 2026
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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.
January 2026
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The 2024-2025 ICS Barometer is the latest full scale annual survey of risk and confidence among maritime leaders.
June 2025
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This brochure on ‘Promoting Maritime Treaty Ratification’ highlights the need for governments to ratify and implement maritime conventions adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and other United Nations bodies that impact on shipping.
March 2025
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This 2024/2025 edition was withdrawn in January 2026 and replaced by the 2025/2026 edition.
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.
February 2025
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A summary report from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force, which sets out the objectives, methodology, findings and conclusions acquired from 12 hybrid workshops that engaged 116 participants and produced substantial considerations for each fuel.
November 2024
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The 2023-2024 ICS Barometer is the latest full scale annual survey of risk and confidence among maritime leaders.
September 2024
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The International Chamber of Shipping, in collaboration with Professor Dr Stefan Ulreich, examine the role of hydrogen in global decarbonisation efforts, and particularly the role of maritime shipping as an enabler of a hydrogen economy. The report identifies the key sectors that drive hydrogen demand, sets out barriers and opportunities for growth, explores geographical demand hotspots, and outlines a timeline for sectoral adoption. It concludes that more infrastructure is required to support the emerging hydrogen economy.
July 2024
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This 2023/2024 edition was withdrawn in January 2025 and replaced by the 2024/2025 edition.
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.
January 2024
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