Seafarer Workforce Report 2026: Executive Summary
Extracted from the full Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, this Executive Summary provides the key findings of the global seafarer workforce supply and demand situation.
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ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2025-2026
The 2025-2026 ICS Maritime Barometer Report is the latest full scale annual survey of risk, confidence, and impacts among maritime leaders.
Supporting women at sea – The critical role of the updated Maritime Labour Convention in modern maritime workplaces
Article by ICS Technical Content Development Manager Sarah Lovell explains how recent MLC amendments further support woman at sea
Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, Fifth Edition
This Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention Fifth Edition prepares shipowners, operators and managers for the 2025 amendments to the MLC, translating complex requirements into clear, practical guidance that works on board and ashore. It supports better living and working conditions for the 1.5 million seafarers who keep global trade moving, while helping companies demonstrate compliance during inspections and audits.
Crewing Agency Guidelines
These guidelines have been produced to help shipping companies choose reputable crewing agencies and to ensure that seafarers are recruited in line with the requirements of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006).
Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures to Combat and Eliminate Violence and Harassment in the Maritime Sector
Drawing inspiration from an array of company policies and complementary initiatives, ICS and its global network of shipowners and operators present this set of industry principles for establishing effective measures to combat violence and harassment.
ICS and BIMCO Seafarer Workforce Survey – Video
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General urges maritime administrations, shipping companies and maritime education and training institutions to take part in the survey that will inform the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.
ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 ICS Barometer is the latest full scale annual survey of risk and confidence among maritime leaders.
Guy Platten and Thomas Kazakos: Working together for a better future
Current and incoming International Chamber of Shipping Secretary Generals Guy Platten and Thomas Kazakos explore how global shipping can navigate today's volatile geopolitical landscape through unity, resilience, and industry-wide collaboration.
ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 ICS Barometer is the latest full scale annual survey of risk and confidence among maritime leaders.