The Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed concern at the serious incidents involving the Marshall Islands flagged ship Front Altair and the Panama flagged Kokuka Courageous, in the Gulf of Oman.
13 June 2019
Statement
In advance of its AGM in the Faroe Islands next week, the global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has launched its Annual Review 2019, providing in-depth insight into the most pressing issues confronting shipping, which moves about 90% of global trade.
5 June 2019
Press Release
As the threat of piracy and violence against crews continues, shipping companies must remain vigilant and ensure they adhere to best practices.
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A periodic review of ratings’ salaries takes into account the value of the US dollar versus the cost of living in seafarer countries, in an effort to provide a fair wage for the world’s sailors
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A UN initiative aimed at regulating fishing, energy and economic activity on the High Seas could have unintended consequences for shipping
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Insurers are increasingly engaging with regulatory issues in shipping, as shown by discussions over the 2020 sulphur cap.
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Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, or ‘scrubbers’, offer an attractive alternative to low sulphur fuels but the industry needs to take a global approach based on clear scientific data
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An EU initiative to publish ships’ CO2 emissions could have serious economic consequences for the industry without delivering environmental benefits
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Anti-trust exemptions for liner shipping companies through Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSAs) bring economic benefits to both shippers and consumers
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After CO2 regulation, the industry is now turning its attention to Black Carbon, a lesser known emission that can contribute to climate change
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