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.
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.
Submission by Singapore, Liberia, Marshall Islands, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Cruise Line International Association (CLIA),Maritime Safety Committee, 90th Session, Agenda Item 25, March 2012.
Submission by Republic of Liberia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), GlobalMET, International Maritime Pilot's Association (IMPA), Intercargo, Intertanko, International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA), International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) and International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), Sub-Committee On Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue, 16th Session, Agenda Item 11, January 2012.