International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General, Guy Platten, will lead a delegation of industry leaders to meet with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva.
The number of ship’s crewmembers being kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea increased by more than 50% in 2019 and this year has begun with a further escalation of violence, armed robbery and kidnaping
IMO approved ship/shore safety checklist for use by ship and terminal operators, incorporating guidance on completion and an example loading/unloading plan.
Agenda: REVIEW OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 AND ASSOCIATED CODES TO MINIMIZE THE
INCIDENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF FIRES ON RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL
CATEGORY SPACES OF NEW AND EXISTING RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS
Submitted by: ICS, RINA and INTERFERRY
Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO PARAGRAPH 4.4.7.6.17 OF THE LSA CODE CONCERNING SINGLE
FALL AND HOOK SYSTEMS WITH ON-LOAD RELEASE CAPABILITY
Submitted by: Marshall Islands, New Zealand, ICS, BIMCO, IACS, IFSMA, INTERCARGO, IMarEST, InterManager, IPTA, RINA, IBIA and the Nautical Institute
Agenda: DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURES TO REDUCE RISKS OF USE AND CARRIAGE OF
HEAVY FUEL OIL AS FUEL BY SHIPS IN ARCTIC WATERS
Submitted by ICS, P & I Clubs and ITOPF