The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Committee of Experts has sent a strong message to governments that they have failed in their duty of care towards seafarers under international law during the COVID-19 pandemic.
17 December 2020
Press Release
How countries can benefit from a reduction in maritime protectionism
24 February 2021
ICS Event
Shipping is concerned that the numbers of seaferers being impacted by the crew change crisis are on the rise due to travel restrictions imposed by governments in response to new variants.
19 March 2021
Press Release
The introduction of a global sulphur cap has brought radical change to the industry, raising questions about fuel availability, safety and compatibility.
Current Issue
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published new guidance for shipowners on how shipping companies and crews can implement an effective ‘safety culture’.
10 June 2013
Press Release
Findings reflect the industry’s ongoing efforts to decouple trade and emissions growth / Governments must get behind the adoption of the international R&D fund proposal submitted to the IMO last year.
7 August 2020
Statement
Numerous countries committing overreach with ‘force majeure’ arguments to deny workers’ rights, UN’s labour watchdog says.
2 March 2022
Press Release
Alarming reports of ship managers and individuals failing to comply with national crew change guidelines / Failure to adhere to crew change protocols must not be tolerated.
23 July 2020
Press Release
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has today reminded the global shipping industry that failure to adhere to crew change protocols must not be tolerated.
23 July 2020
Statement
JOINT OPEN LETTER TO UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FROM THE GLOBAL MARITIME TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
FACILITATING CREW CHANGES TO KEEP WORLD TRADE MOVING THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 CRISIS
19 March 2020
Press Release