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Agenda: REVIEW OF THE 2014 GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPPING TO ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON MARINE LIFE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) (2014 GUIDELINES) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. Submitted by ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO and IPTA
Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION/SURVEY OF MEANS OF EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION (MSC.1/CIRC.1331) CONCERNING THE RIGGING OF SAFETY NETTING ON ACCOMMODATION LADDERS AND GANGWAYS. Submitted by Denmark, Kingdom of the Netherlands, ICS, IAPH, BIMCO, IMPA, IFSMA and IHMA
• New study by the University of Southampton, commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping, highlights synergies between the implementation of energy efficiency measures and reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN). • In July this year the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) endorsed revised non-mandatory International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines on the reduction of URN that applies to new and existing ships. • Shipowners and the environment can co-benefit by reducing underwater radiated noise.
2023 continues to be a year of turmoil in international supply chains. The after-effects of COVID congestion are compounded by geopolitical tension, regional conflict and the subsequent changing trade dynamics of all maritime sectors and trades. Amidst this turmoil, the industry needs to find a way not just to decarbonise, but to do so in an economically efficient way so as to continue to provide food and energy security to countries around the world.
Agenda: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURE(S) IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE III OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Submitted by ICS and IBIA
ICS, WSC and ECSA provide comments in response to the questions posed for discussion by paper E/C.18/2023/CRP44. These comments reflect the written submission made by the cosponsors on 1 May 2023,
Leaders from maritime, energy and finance and international ministers that will be speaking at the Shaping the Future of Shipping conference at COP26
This ICS sponsored study highlights the significant synergy between the implementation of energy efficiency strategies and the reduction of URN.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches its first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law as a simple and practical legal reference book specifically to aid seafarers with incidents at sea.
This first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law is a comprehensive, easy to follow guide written specifically for Masters. When something goes wrong on board, legal issues often arise, and it is the Master’s responsibility to react appropriately. This guide bridges the gap between theory and practice by exploring practical real-world scenarios commonly encountered by Masters, whether in port or at sea. It offers valuable guidance on how to approach legal issues effectively, highlighting best practices, and providing expert advice on managing legal risks with particular emphasis on the commercial aspects that form a significant part of every Master’s responsibilities on board.