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ILO MLC Frequently Asked Questions

The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force in August 2013. This page contains information to help shipowners and operators ensure compliance

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Shipping and world trade: driving prosperity

Shipping’s ability to offer economic and efficient long distance transport puts it at the centre of the world economy.

Shipping industry welcomes IMO decision to give further consideration to USD 5 billion fund to accelerate decarbonisation 

The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) has given initial consideration to an innovative proposal from the global shipping industry to collectively provide USD 5 billion to accelerate R&D to support its decarbonisation.

Careers in Shipping

Shipping is complex

Animation illustrating how the shipping industry and shipowners operate - watch the 3-minute film.

About ICS and our network

Animation presenting ICS and its network of national member associations - watch the 2-minute film.

Bookshop

You can buy all recent for sale publications in the ICS bookshop.

Help us support #seafarersdeliveringchristmas

ICS is delighted to support the #seafarersdeliveringchristmas campaign 2020.

Shipping industry urges governments to take forward USD 5 billion proposal to accelerate the decarbonisation of maritime transport

As governments come together at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) to consider important next steps to decarbonise maritime transport, the global shipping industry urgently calls on them to take forward its proposal for an industry-financed, USD 5 billion research and development programme, to catalyse the transformation of the industry from dependence on fossil fuels to operating with zero-carbon energy sources.