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The conference programme for the international shipping industry's flagship event.

Shaping the Future of Shipping Athens Summit, June 2025

Shaping the Future of Shipping

ICS is concerned with all technical, legal, employment and trade policy issues that impact on international ship operations. It works towards regulation of shipping at an international level, and opposes unilateral and regional action by governments.

Landmark MOU signed to simplify the future of digital seafarer certification

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation, signed a landmark joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines the collaboration on a pilot project to explore the integration of seafarer certification systems to facilitate seamless verification. The purpose of this pilot is to test the feasibility of a digital system where all seafarer certificates can be securely stored and consolidated, allowing real-time access for all key stakeholders.

NCSR 12-10 – Draft guidelines for software maintenance of shipboard navigation and communication equipment and systems

Agenda: DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE OF SHIPBOARD NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS. Submitted by Liberia, Marshall Islands, ICS, BIMCO, IACS and CIRM

Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations, Second Edition

Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations, Second Edition tackles evolving threats like political instability, piracy, terrorism and cyber attacks. It provides a detailed overview on complying with SOLAS and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements, offering guidance on managing and mitigating security threats. Key features include a model ship security plan, a sample two-year security drill schedule, templates for communication with seafarers' designated contacts, and resources for threat and risk assessments. With practical information on operating in high-risk areas, managing cyber risks and handling stowaways, this guide is invaluable for masters, security officers, port personnel and anyone interested in global trade security.

MEPC 83-7-5 – Draft “Guidelines for the administration of the maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism by the IMO GHG Strategy Implementation Fund, and for determining the annual GHG levy/contribution and rewards for the use of eligible ZNZ fuels, energy sources and technologies”

Agenda: REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. Submitted by Bahamas, Liberia and ICS.

MEPC 83-7-7 – Supporting information on the calculation of annual GHG levy/contributions and rewards with regard to decisions requested with respect to draft guidelines for the administration of the maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism

Agenda: REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. Submitted by Bahamas, Liberia and ICS