International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Major shipping associations express concern about Houthi rebels’ first fatal vessel attack

Several associations of the shipping industry published a joint statement to express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of True Confidence in the first fatal ship attack by Houthis in the Red Sea.

“The loss of life and injuries to civilian seafarers is completely unacceptable,” said the joint statement. “Merchant vessels crewed by civilian seafarers transporting global trade have a right to innocent passage through the region without the threat of...

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BIMCO urges IMO to address contradictions in ship recycling conventions

BIMCO, one of the world’s largest international shipping associations, in collaboration with Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan, and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has submitted a proposal for the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting scheduled for 18-22 March 2024.

The proposal underscores the critical need to address potential conflicts between the requirements of the Hong Kong Convention and the Basel Convention, which could pose significant challenges for...

https://container-news.com/bimco-urges-imo-to-address-contradictions-in-ship-recycling-conventions/

New Era Of Collaboration: ICS Chairman Meets With CSA Leadership

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Chairman Emanuele Grimaldi met with Mr Feng Bo, the Executive Vice President of COSCO Shipping, who received the ICS delegation on behalf of China Shipowners  Association (CSA), to pave the way forward for a closer working relationship between the ICS and China.

Strengthen Global Ties

On Monday 3 April, Emanuele Grimaldi met with Mr Feng Bo, along with new ICS Board Director of China and Chairman of COSCO Bulk Mr Gu...

https://mfame.guru/new-era-of-collaboration-ics-chairman-meets-with-csa-leadership/

China Shipowners’ Association joins ICS as full member

The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has joined the board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

The establishment of CSA as a full member of the board applies from 1 January 2023.

ICS board’s role is to oversee the policy positions ICS presents on behalf of shipowners worldwide with the shipping industry’s global regulators, including the UN International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization.

Emanuele Grimaldi, chair of the International Chamber of Shipping,...

https://container-news.com/china-shipowners-association-joins-ics-as-full-member/

International Organisations Assist With Recycling Regulations

A recent news article published in the ICS Shipping states that International organisations offer a helping hand with recycling regulations.

A new guide to help both shipowners and ship suppliers

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Ship Suppliers’ Association (ISSA), BIMCO and the International HazMat Association (IHMA) have collaborated to develop a new guide to help both shipowners and ship suppliers comply with both the current EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR)...

https://mfame.guru/international-organisations-assist-with-recycling-regulations/

ICS suggests global CO2 reduction plan

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) proposes a global CO2 reduction fund to reward companies that use low-emission fuels.

On 25 October, ICS announced proposals to accelerate the shipping sector’s transition to zero carbon by financially rewarding ships and energy producers that invest in low/zero emission fuels.

In a paper to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), ICS proposes a ‘fund and reward’ system to catalyse the adoption of alternative fuels, which currently cost at least...

https://container-news.com/ics-suggests-global-co2-reduction-plan/

Container And Tanker Outlooks Could Suffer From Uncertainty—Poulsson

Esben Poulsson, a former chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), warns that looming economic instability and the effects of the war in Ukraine could disrupt the rosy conditions in the container and tanker trades.

Market conditions 

In the fifth in a series of interviews ahead of the Saudi Maritime Congress Poulsson talks to Seatrade Maritime News about how he sees the market outlook and the vital role Saudi Arabia has to play in the maritime industries.

“Current market conditions...

https://mfame.guru/container-and-tanker-outlooks-could-suffer-from-uncertainty-poulsson/

Maritime and transport raises the climate debate temperature

The climate change debate in the shipping industry is hotting up, reflecting the change of atmosphere which has seen many shipowners, previously opposed to rapid decarbonisation measures, suddenly turn as pressure increases.
Pressure from governments as well as major companies, consumers and concerned citizens has placed shipping and its operations into the consciousness of ordinary folk. The Ever Given was a major contributor to this fact, although there was no major …

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https://theloadstar.com/analysis-maritime-and-transport-raises-the-climate-debate-temperature/

UN groups in crisis mode over key workers as Covid border restrictions return

As some countries move to reintroduce border restrictions for transport workers – a repeat of last year’s measures which contributed to the supply chain crisis – the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) are forming an emergency Action Group to protect the free movement of transport workers.
After designation of Omicron as a ‘variant of concern’ by the WHO, 56 nations have responded by tightening their entry restrictions …

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Decarbonisation debate manoeuvring set to run on, and on…

Debate at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) over its level of ambition for decarbonising shipping closed without conclusion – discussions continued for more than a day and a half of the five-day meeting, and the chairman invited member states to submit proposals for discussion at the next meeting.
Concluding discussions on increasing the level of industry ambition by moving to zero emissions by 2050, chairman Hideaki Saito reminded delegates that the …

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