The latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report have prompted UN Secretary General António Guterres to call on all countries to bring forward their net zero plans by a decade to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) targets
The Port of Singapore has cemented its position as a key maritime hub, leading the charge on
decarbonisation, digitalisation and supply chain resilience. Kenneth Lim, Assistant CEO, Maritime and
Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) tells ICS about the factors contributing to its ongoing success.
This publication provides guidance on how to combat drug trafficking at sea and to recognise the signs of drug use and dependence among crew members. Considered the leading industry publication on the topic, this 2023 - 2024 edition has been fully updated by industry experts to assist shipping companies, Masters and officers, to help prepare, prevent, protect and how to respond when faced with drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea.
• The International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Chairman Emanuele Grimaldi met with China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) in Shanghai to enhance collaboration between the ICS and China.
• Emanuele Grimaldi also met with high-ranking Shanghai government officials to
discuss topics at the top of China’s shipping agenda.
• The meetings signify a new era of collaboration to address the shipping industry’s
collective challenges, building on the already strong relationships between ICS and China.
The European Commission decided today to continue to recognise the Philippines' training and certification system. ECSA and ICS welcome this positive development, as Filipino seafarers play a central role in global shipping and in keeping trade moving.