Conserving biologically diverse areas beyond national boundaries
Nearly 200 nation states at the United Nations in New York have agreed final draft text for a treaty to protect high seas marine life.
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Nearly 200 nation states at the United Nations in New York have agreed final draft text for a treaty to protect high seas marine life.
Resilience is a core requirement of the supply chain, making unpredictable, large-scale natural disasters, such as the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in February, particularly problematic.
The increasing trend and scope of climate litigation could herald new legal risk for shipping companies and directors, legal experts have warned.
Agenda: FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Submitted by Georgia, Philippines, InterManager, ICS, IFSMA, ITF, P & I Clubs and WISTA
Agenda: FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Submitted by International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Group of Protection and Indemnity Associations (P & I Clubs).
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.
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)
Fuel savings promised by energy efficient technologies may not lead to similar EEXI and CII improvements, experts have warned as shipowners prepare to comply with the new measures.
The Lloyds Open Form (LOF) contract for vessel salvage is undergoing a major revamp in response to declining use by the maritime community.
With planned strikes around the world and recent strike at Felixstowe port, ICS takes a look at the potential effects on maritime businesses.