Global Transport Chiefs urge UN to end humanitarian crisis for supply chain workers
IATA, ICS, IRU and ITF pen letter warning of global transport system ‘collapse’
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Joint open letter – Transport heads call on world leaders to secure global supply chains
IRU, the world road transport organisation, IATA, the International Air Transport Association, ICS, the International Chamber of Shipping, and ITF, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, have come together to make an urgent plea to the world’s heads of government and the United Nations Agencies to remove restrictions hampering the free movement of transport workers, and guarantee and facilitate their free and safe movement.
ICS launches new guidance for seafarers and shipowners to navigate ongoing pandemic challenges
On the first day of London International Shipping Week, the International Chamber of Shipping has published new and updated guidance to protect seafarers and shipowners against the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Manning Agency Guidelines
These guidelines have been produced to help shipping companies choose reputable manning agencies and to ensure that seafarers are recruited in line with the requirements of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006).
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Seafarer Shore Leave Principles
This document sets out principles for providing shore leave during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
New BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report warns of serious potential officer shortage
The 2021 Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026.
Shipping community puts pressure on governments to end crew change woes
Crew change crisis which swept the industry last year threatens to return, warns ICS chairman Esben Poulsson.
ICS releases Vaccination Roadmap to quicken seafarer jab rollout
The Vaccination Roadmap framework will help countries establish vaccination hubs dedicated to seafarers across the world
Shipping unites to create $1M target emergency relief fund in response to COVID-19 seafarer crisis
Leading seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players have launched an emergency relief fund to support seafarers and their families devastated by the rampant COVID-19 pandemic in India and other countries.
Shipowners disappointed at breakdown in minimum wage talks
Shipowner representatives have expressed disappointment that talks to increase the minimum wage for seafarers at the International Labour Organization (ILO) have broken down