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Global shipowners body sets out industry principles to combat harassment and bullying
• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches ‘Industry principles for establishing effective measures to combat and eliminate harassment and bullying in the maritime sector.’ • The free industry guidance sets out five high level and eight detailed principles to successfully address the issue. • ICS submitted the principles to shipping’s global UN regulators, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), ahead of a joint meeting alongside governments, shipowners and unions.
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Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive
Monday 19th February 2024 – marks the three-month anniversary since the Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader and its 25 seafarers in the Red Sea. The vessel, a roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier, was seized on the 19 November. The maritime industry has joined together from around the world to express their concern for the seafarers who have been held hostage, and call on the Houthis to release the crew of the Galaxy Leader.
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Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures to Combat and Eliminate Harassment and Bullying in the Maritime Sector
Drawing inspiration from an array of company policies and complementary initiatives, ICS and its global network of shipowners and operators present this set of industry principles for establishing effective measures to combat harassment and bullying.
ICS Maritime Barometer
ICS has launched the ICS Maritime Barometer Survey 2023-2024, which continues to track views on maritime risk resilience, future-proofing, and decarbonisation. The deadline to complete this survey is 5 April 2024, therefore, if you are a maritime leader, please complete the survey to have your voice heard!
Joint Formal Complaint Submission Alongside WSC and ECSA via the EC’s Trade Barrier Reporting Mechanism Regarding the Bangladesh Flag Vessel Act
A joint formal complaint, which was made alongside the World Shipping Council (WSC) and the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA), regarding the Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection of Interest) Act, has been submitted to the European Commission’s (EC) Trade Barrier Reporting Mechanism.
Shipping takes action on drug smuggling
Global drug activity has gone up by an estimated 23% between 2011 and 2021, with some 296 million users worldwide, per United Nations Organization on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Evaluating China’s decade of electrification
The country’s decade-long policy push offers lessons about impending onshore power supply requirements on European ports and the ships serving them.