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Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill passed by Indian Parliament

India’s recent passing of the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill (2019) in December 2022 reassures shipowners and operators that countering maritime piracy in the region continues to be a high priority.

Caution around revised Chinese port crew change rules

Although the Chinese government has lifted restrictions on crew change, confusion about these changes abound - with some ports still enforcing the requirements imposed almost three years ago when the pandemic began.

ISWG-GHG 14-3 – Further information about revised IMSF&R proposal and possible draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to implement the IMSF&R mechanism and establish an IMO Maritime Sustainability Fund (IMSF)

Agenda: FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION OF MEASURE(S) TO FURTHER DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Submitted by ICS

ICS publishes annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table

A 25% increase seen in International Labour Organization (ILO) reporting on seafarer wellbeing compared to last year. Reporting on ILO labour standards is vital to improve seafarer welfare. A record number of flag administrations achieve full qualification status under the US Qualship 21 programme.

Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2022/2023

This 2022/2023 edition was withdrawn in January 2024 and replaced by the 2023/2024 edition. The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is to encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag State has sufficient substance before using it and to encourage shipowners and operators to put pressure on their flag Administrations to affect any improvements that might be necessary, especially in relation to safety of life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, and the provision of decent working and living conditions for seafarers.

LEG 110-10 – Proposed measures related to Guidance for the Proper Implementation and Application of IMO Liability and Compensation Conventions

Agenda: GUIDANCE FOR THE PROPER IMPLEMENTATION AND APPLICATION OF IMO LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION CONVENTIONS. Submitted by Canada, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, United Arab Emirates, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Group of Protection and Indemnity Associations (P & I Clubs), and International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI)

Pankaj Khanna: Staying nimble amid growth and change

Since acquiring former tanker pool specialist Heidmar from TMS Group in November 2020, CEO Pankaj Khanna has grown the company’s commercial management business from six to nearly 60 vessels. He talks to ICS about what it takes to succeed and grow in an evolving shipping market.

ICS Publications launches ground breaking diversity and inclusion toolkit for the maritime industry to inspire change and raise awareness

The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping is now available to order and provides resources and guidance to enable maritime businesses to introduce and embrace policies and engage a positive approach to D&I issues, with the ultimate goal of boosting business efficiency and improved performance.