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.
Five industries representing more than 50% of global emissions need stronger international collaboration to deliver reductions in line with the Paris Agreement, according to the first report from a new group aiming to reshape major charter markets and accelerate development of green fuels and technologies.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is receiving reports that a British registered vessel - Stena Impero - has been diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing in international waters.
Following the seizure of the oil tanker ‘Stena Impero’ on 19 July, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) jointly urge immediate action by the international community to stop the escalation of tensions and fully respect international law.
ICS is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the Competition Commission of Singapore’s (CCS) proposed recommendation to the Minister for Trade and Industry to renew the Competition (Block Exemption for Liner Shipping Agreements) Order issued under Section 36 of the Competition Act.
The first grain shipment to leave Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia nearly six months ago departed Odesa early this week after the two countries signed the Black Sea Grain Initiative brokered by Turkey and the UN.
A joint formal complaint, which was made alongside the World Shipping Council (WSC) and the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA), regarding the Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection of Interest) Act, has been submitted to the European Commission’s (EC) Trade Barrier Reporting Mechanism.
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?