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ICS Leadership

The aim of ICS is to promote the interests of shipowners and operators in all matters of shipping policy and ship operations.

ICS launches global diversity tracker for shipping industry

Report examines shipping companies and ship-owners around the world / Findings include 7.5% of seafarers are female, 30% of companies employ women on their board, at least three languages spoken on the average ship

ICS Diversity Tracker

The ICS Diversity Tracker looks into the state of diversity and inclusion in the global shipping labour force. The Tracker, which surveyed more than 200 shipping companies across the world, sets baseline targets for improved corporate diversity and inclusion policies in the coming years.

Annual Reviews

Container and Dangerous Goods Panel

Focuses on safety and environmental matters related to dangerous goods and container shipping, regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members’ interests.

Special purpose ships

Offshore vessels

Cruise ships

Ferries / Ro-Ro ships

Ferries typically perform short journeys for a mix of passengers, cars and commercial vehicles. Most of these ships are Ro-Ro (roll on - roll off) ferries, where vehicles can drive straight on and off, making it a speedy and easily accessible way to travel.

Tankers

Tankers carry liquid cargoes in bulk and are responsible for transporting most of the world’s energy needs.