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International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections. This first edition comprehensive guide is designed to assist the maritime industry in preparing for and navigating the myriad of inspections that ships are subject to.
• To help achieve net zero shipping emissions by 2050, shipping industry joins Bahamas and Liberia in comprehensive new proposal to IMO, for an annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fee. • Revenue generated will support feebate (rewards) programme to incentivise accelerated production and uptake of zero/near-zero GHG marine fuels, plus a separate IMO Fund to be allocated billions of dollars annually to support maritime GHG reduction efforts in developing countries. • ICS emphasises that delivery of IMO GHG reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 will only be plausible if governments ‘bite the bullet’ and adopt a maritime GHG emission pricing mechanism in 2025 for global implementation in 2027.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches new report identifying that heavy Industry sector are expected to dominate global hydrogen demand to 2050, with South Korea, Japan and Europe being the first markets for hydrogen. However, analysis of current hydrogen demand scenarios shows tremendous volatility, increasing uncertainty for businesses and investors.
• ICS Secretary General, Guy Platten, honoured with Man of the Year award at WISTA UK 50 Year anniversary event on Wednesday 17 July. • The award ceremony took place at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London. • The Man of the Year awards is presented to leader’s who have supported gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Global Health Emergency Guide: Helping Shipping Companies Prepare, Act and Recover,’ a comprehensive resource designed to aid shipping companies and crew in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from global health emergencies.
• Emanuele Grimaldi has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) during the Annual General Meeting in Montreal. • Mr Grimaldi will continue to lead the ICS on key issues in the maritime sector including decarbonisation, increased protectionism, seafarer safety, and digitalisation.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Chamber of Marine Commerce, Canada (CMC) convened industry leaders in Montreal on Thursday 13 June to discuss the challenges and risks to global trade at the flagship Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit. Top of the agenda were the critical issues impacting maritime sector including increased protectionism, global geopolitical conflicts, decarbonisation and future fuels, and the importance of seafarers. Industry leaders called on governments to recognise the negative impacts to global trade that increased protectionism is having.
• Guy Platten and Lam Sai-Hung met in Hong Kong to establish plans for mutual collaboration and to discuss the future of shipping and trade. • The two organisations agree to host summit during Hong Kong Maritime Week in November 2024. • The summit will provide grounds for a high-level discussion that aims to build consensus and provide unique perspectives on critical maritime trade issues.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has announced the launch of the sixth edition of ‘Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code’.