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Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area

At 0001 UTC on 1 January 2023 the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) for piracy will be removed.

Shipping Industry Response to Pillar One Public Consultation Document

Ghana Chamber of Shipping becomes Associate ICS member

The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has become an associate member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Insurance and security crucial as Black Sea grain corridor opens

The first grain shipment to leave Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia nearly six months ago departed Odesa early this week after the two countries signed the Black Sea Grain Initiative brokered by Turkey and the UN.

ICS issues statement following the first commercial ship leaving the port of Odesa

ICS issues statement following the first commercial ship leaving the port of Odesa.

Biofouling, Biosecurity and Hull Cleaning

This first edition was withdrawn from sale and superseded by the second edition in October 2024. This publication describes the various types of biofouling and the problems it can cause for ship operation and the marine environment. It examines the use of anti-fouling systems to prevent the build-up of biofouling as well as the options available for ship cleaning. It also sets out biofouling legislation and guidelines. The book includes data sheets for a number of hull cleaning companies worldwide.

CCC 8-6-11 – Stabilized substances

Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. Submitted by Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, BIMCO, ICS, International Group of P&I Associations, ITF, IVODGA and WSC

Russia and Ukraine sign agreement for grain shipping corridor

Merchant ships to help free up grain exports from Black sea ports, but safety concerns remain

ICS issues statement welcoming the signing of the grain deal in Istanbul

ICS issues statement welcoming the signing of the grain deal in Istanbul.

CCC 8-13-1 – Issues to be considered and possible way forward for the development of guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel

Agenda: DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFETY OF SHIPS USING AMMONIA AS FUEL. Submitted by Japan, Singapore, ICS and INTERCARGO