This 2022/2023 edition was withdrawn in January 2024 and replaced by the 2023/2024 edition.
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)
Since acquiring former tanker pool specialist Heidmar from TMS Group in November 2020, CEO Pankaj Khanna has grown the company’s commercial management business from six to nearly 60 vessels. He talks to ICS about what it takes to succeed and grow in an evolving shipping market.
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping is now available to order and provides resources and guidance to enable maritime businesses to introduce and embrace policies and engage a positive approach to D&I issues, with the ultimate goal of boosting business efficiency and improved performance.
The ICS Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Shipping has been developed to create awareness and inspire change in the strategies, policies and practices that will enable the maritime industry to meet the needs of the diverse seafarer community. It provides descriptions and definitions; provides ways to assess the current needs of diverse communities and identify gaps in services, policies and practice; and makes suggestions on how to fill these gaps.
ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.
In joining ICS, your national association contributes to shaping the future of international shipping and influences the positions ICS represents to the regulators and other bodies which impact on shipping.
In joining ICS, your national association contributes to shaping the future of international shipping and influences the positions ICS represents to the regulators and other bodies which impact on shipping.
In joining ICS, your national association contributes to shaping the future of international shipping and influences the positions ICS represents to the regulators and other bodies which impact on shipping.
Shipping industry leaders form part of newly created advisory board, the ‘International Advisory Committee on Global Maritime Affairs’ (IACGMA).
Creation of advisory board initially recommended by His Excellency Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a meeting with shipping industry leaders on 13 December 2022 in Brussels.
The IACGMA will contribute to the global competitiveness of Filipino seafarers and prepare them for a maritime just transition.