A great deal has changed since March, when the International Chamber of Shipping first issued guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Whilst deaths, and indeed infection rates on ships stand at almost nothing in comparison, seafarers face the same risks as the general population and it is important to recognise that following health guidelines is essential to maintain this situation.
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.
Will COVID-19 delay or accelerate the digitalisation of the shipping industry, and what training and skill sets will future seafarers need to equip them for the digital revolution?
During its Virtual Annual General Meeting on 15 September, the board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reappointed Esben Poulsson, the current Chairman of ICS for a further two-year term.
The Oil Tanker Panel’s primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to oil tankers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.
The Chemical Carrier Panel’s primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to chemical tankers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.
Agenda: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE
OPERATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF EXISTING SHIPS, WITH A VIEW TO
DEVELOPING DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4 OF MARPOL ANNEX VI AND
ASSOCIATED GUIDELINES, AS APPROPRIATE
Submitted by: China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates and ICS
Primary focus is safety, security and environmental matters related to gas carriers, their crews and cargo related to regulatory, technical and operational issues affecting ICS Members interests.
Provides a forum for ICS Members to discuss matters of concern to the dry bulk sector, the design construction, equipment and operation of bulk carriers.