Global Shipping Body (ICS) issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
Global Shipping Body (ICS) issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
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An eve of Sulphur 2020 message from ICS
On the eve of the implementation of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Global Sulphur Cap – which requires most of the world’s commercial shipping to use fuels with a sulphur content of 0.5 percent or less, Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has issued a message to the shipping industry and its regulators.
Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping.
Fully revised IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code out now
ICS's ISM Guidelines provide straightforward and comprehensive guidance on compliance with the ISM Code for anyone involved with developing, implementing and maintaining an SMS.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes decision by the Government of India to embrace The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC)
LONDON, 29th NOVEMBER – The Indian government has ratified the HKC, significantly increasing the likelihood of its entry into force.
International Chamber of Shipping opens China Liaison Office in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, 21ST NOVEMBER - Earlier today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) proudly announced the opening of its China Liaison Office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday, 21 November, during a reception hosted by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.
New Joint Guidelines from ICS and OCIMF to improve safety in polar waters
Maritime trade between Arctic destinations and the rest of the world is expected to expand and an increasing number of ships are now undertaking voyages in polar waters.
ICS Chairman Calls for Comprehensive Revision of STCW Seafarer Training Regime
Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, has called for a comprehensive revision of the IMO STCW Convention which governs global standards for the training and certification of around two million merchant seafarers.
Round Table leaders set their sights on the future
The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday to consider the transformational issues affecting the sector.
ICS confirms record line up for its flagship Conference
ICS has added further high-level speakers to the line-up of its 2019 Conference: Setting Course for 2050: Powering Global Trade.