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International Chamber of Shipping updates health guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) to reflect latest knowledge

A great deal has changed since March, when the International Chamber of Shipping first issued guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Whilst deaths, and indeed infection rates on ships stand at almost nothing in comparison, seafarers face the same risks as the general population and it is important to recognise that following health guidelines is essential to maintain this situation.

Membership

ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.

Plotting recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 – What should business expect next?

Will COVID-19 delay or accelerate the digitalisation of the shipping industry, and what training and skill sets will future seafarers need to equip them for the digital revolution?

Esben Poulsson reappointed as ICS Chairman for a new term

During its Virtual Annual General Meeting on 15 September, the board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reappointed Esben Poulsson, the current Chairman of ICS for a further two-year term.

Oil Tanker Panel

The Oil Tanker Panel’s primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to oil tankers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.

Chemical Carrier Panel

The Chemical Carrier Panel’s primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to chemical tankers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.

ISWG GHG 7/2/26 – Proposal for a mandatory goal-based technical and operational short-term measure with combination of EEXI, SEEMP, CII and rating mechanism

Agenda: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE OPERATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF EXISTING SHIPS, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4 OF MARPOL ANNEX VI AND ASSOCIATED GUIDELINES, AS APPROPRIATE  Submitted by: China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates and ICS

FAL 44/20/5 – Suggestions for possible amendments to the annex of the FAL Convention to ensure the facilitation of maritime traffic during a public health emergency of international concern

Agenda: ANY OTHER BUSINESS Submitted by: ICS, IAPH, BIMCO, IMPA, IFSMA, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, IPTA, IMCA, FONASBA, ITF and WSC 

Gas Carrier Panel

Primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to gas carriers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.