We welcome the news of the Galaxy Leader crew being released today and that they will be reunited with their families after being held in captivity since the 19 November 2023. The fact that the innocent crew were held for over 430 days is unacceptable and a truly dreadful situation.
22 January 2025
Statement
Tuesday 19 November marks the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the crew of the Galaxy Leader.
18 November 2024
Statement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes further progress achieved on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050.
4 October 2024
Statement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased that progress has been made over the past week but much more needs to be done. We are committed to working with Member States over the coming days and months to ensure a transparent, equitable and workable solution is agreed to deliver on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation strategy.
27 September 2024
Statement
23 September 2024
Statement
Leading maritime organisations gathered for the second Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop on 8 July 2024 at the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) office to discuss the ongoing challenge of reducing or eliminating deaths in enclosed spaces.
5 September 2024
Statement
23 July 2024
Statement
The following maritime associations (BIMCO, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, ICS, and INTERTANKO), each dedicated to the pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050, share this policy statement regarding the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) as part of our collective commitment to safe, sustainable shipping on clean oceans.
9 July 2024
Statement
19 June 2024
Statement
A joint industry open letter has been sent to the United Nations Secretary General – His Excellency Antonio Guterres – calling for assistance following the seizure of the MSC Aries on Saturday 13 April.
19 April 2024
Statement