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Agreement reached to increase minimum wage for seafarers

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), convened in Geneva at the Joint Maritime Commission Subcommittee on Seafarers Wages. The two organizations decided to update the minimum wage for an able seafarer by 27 USD over the next 3 years.

ITF and ICS convened at the Joint Maritime Commission Subcommittee on Seafarers Wages, to review the ILO Minimum Wage for an Able Seafarer (AB) provided for in Code B of the Maritime Labour Convention,...

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ICS Chairman worried about today’s threats to global trade

Speaking in Tokyo, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, gave emphasis on serious concerns regarding the challenge that the US presented ‘to the proven benefits of multilateralism and the existing global trading order’ .

Mr. Poulsson mentioned that the US has legitimate worries about the policies of some of its trading partners, particularly as far as China and South Korea are concerned, regarding their possible contribution towards overcapacity in shipping.

https://safety4sea.com/ics-chairman-worried-about-todays-threats-to-global-trade/

New guidance released for situations involving missing seafarers

ISWAN, ICS and InterManager launched a new guidance for shipping companies and manning agents, on dealing with situations involving missing seafarers. The guidance covers managing relationships onboard, actions that should be taken, and managing relationships with the families of seafarers who have gone missing. It includes details of recommended procedures to follow, templates and scripts for communicating with families, and further resources including contact details for reporting incidents...

https://safety4sea.com/new-guidance-released-for-situations-involving-missing-seafarers/

ICS: STCW Convention needs revision

Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of ICS, Esben Poulsson, called for a revision of the IMO STCW Convention, which governs global standards for the training and certification of about two million merchant seafarers.

According to Mr. Poulson, nowadays a number of employers provide additional training and assessments before the deployment of many officers holding STCW certification. This practice raises questions as to whether the Convention ‘is still fit for purpose in the 21st Century.’ 

He added...

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ICS welcomes progress made at MEPC 73

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomed the significant progress made by IMO’s MEPC 73 on some key environmental issues, such as the GHG reduction from ships and the 2020 sulphur cap.

While attention was rightly focused on preparations for the 2020 sulphur cap, IMO also made very good progress towards implementing the ambitious GHG reduction strategy agreed in April, adopting an Action Plan for the development of short term measures that will deliver additional CO2 reductions...

https://safety4sea.com/ics-welcomes-progress-made-at-mepc-73/

ICS, ITS provide guidelines for ensuring seafarers’ welfare

ICS  and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have released new ‘’Guidelines for implementing the Welfare aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)’.

MLC 2006 aims to ensure worldwide protection and enforcement of the rights of seafarers, and to establish a level playing field for ILO Member States and shipowners in order to provide decent working and living conditions for seafarers.

ICS and ITF emphasise that several countries with highly developed arrangements for...

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Italy proposes tax ease for sustainable shipping companies

The Italian vice minister for infrastructure and transport, Edoardo Rixi, has proposed the ease of taxes for companies that are sustainable and have measures to protect the environment. Mr. Rixi made this proposal during a speech ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap regulation.

During the ninth edition of Shipping and the Law, the annual congress of ship owners, Italian ship owners reaffirmed their intention to follow a sustainable future.

Speaking on the occasion, Emanuele Grimaldi, vice president of...

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ICS: Autonomous ships will create more jobs ashore for seafarers

ICS published a new study, conducted by the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) on behalf of ICS, regarding the potential effects of autonomous ships on the role of seafarers and the global shipping industry.

With more than 1.6 million seafarers estimated to serve on merchant ships trading internationally, the impact of MASS on seafarers requires thorough consideration going forward.

The study indicates that there will be no shortage of jobs for seafarers, especially officers, in the...

https://safety4sea.com/ics-autonomous-ships-will-create-more-jobs-ashore-for-seafarers/

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