In summary, the international shipping industry is broadly satisfied with the status quo
with respect to the current text of the Convention, including Article 8. However, with
respect to the current text of Article 15, opinions within the shipping industry appear to
differ. ICS is cautious about commenting on proposed changes whose wider
implications are difficult to fully understand, despite having been carefully studied by our
members. ICS therefore suggests that the proposed changes to the OECD Model
Convention need to be subjected to a far more comprehensive review.
Submitted by ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, the International Group of P&I Clubs, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), OCIMF and SIGTTO, Maritime Safety Committee, 93rd Session, Agenda Item 15, February 2014.
CS believes this major policy change would involve inappropriate interference by the Government of Sri Lanka into commercial relationships between ocean carriers and their customers.
Submission by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA), International Transport Workers’ Federation, (ITF), Intercargo, Intertanko,, Nautical Institute (NI), Oil Companies Marine Forum (OCIMF), P&I Clubs and SIGTTO, Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, 1st Session, Agenda Item 8, December 2013.