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BMP 5 - Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
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Yemen Conflict Forces New Security Recommendations
In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
MSC 98/15/[X] – Further international actions in response to the migrant crisis in the Central Mediterranean
Submitted by ICS, Maritime Safety Committee, 98th Session, Agenda Item 15, April 2017.
Review of the Consortia BER
The Liner Shipping Industry Supports the Commission’s Proposed Extension of Commission Regulation (EC) No 906/2009
Preliminary comments on proposed changes to the OECD model tax convention dealing with the operation of ships and aircraft in international traffic
In summary, the international shipping industry is broadly satisfied with the status quo with respect to the current text of the Convention, including Article 8. However, with respect to the current text of Article 15, opinions within the shipping industry appear to differ. ICS is cautious about commenting on proposed changes whose wider implications are difficult to fully understand, despite having been carefully studied by our members. ICS therefore suggests that the proposed changes to the OECD Model Convention need to be subjected to a far more comprehensive review.
Lessons identified from Somali Piracy
The ICS paper explains the significant challenges the shipping industry has faced in responding to the crisis in the Indian Ocean during the period 2007-2013.
ICS Identifies Lessons from Somali Piracy
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the principal global trade association for shipowners, has issued a paper drawing upon the international shipping industry’s experience of Somali-based piracy during the period 2007 to 2013.
Views on Commission Regulation (EC) No 906/2009
The purpose of this initial informal submission is to present the view of the liner shipping industry with respect to the need for continuation of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (BER), with the aim of assisting the Commission as it continues its review of the Consortia BER. WSC, ECSA, and ICS respectfully urge the Commission to continue the current successful policy authorized by Article 103 of the Treaty and by Council Regulation (EC) No 246/2009 by extending the Consortia BER for at least another five years.
Treatment of Shipping in the UN Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and Developing Countries
Comments by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the World Shipping Council(WSC)
ICS Protests at Suez Canal Toll Increases
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) - the principal international trade association for shipowners, representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – has voiced serious concerns about toll increases just announced by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), to be implemented on 1 May 2013.