The International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023 has revealed that uncertainty over fuel availability and infrastructure puts at risk ambitions to meet decarbonisation targets, reinforcing the need for a clear plan of action to mitigate risk.
In late March the European Commission announced that it had decided to continue recognising certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines, one of the largest maritime labour supply countries.
The European Commission released the following statement:
“In December 2021, following a detailed assessment of the training and certification system in place, the Commission had informed the Philippines that...
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is pleased to announce FEDIL Shipping, Luxembourg and the Brazilian Association of Cabotage Owners becoming affiliate members of national associations.
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 331 seafarers and 62 ships remain trapped in Ukrainian ports. The international shipping industry has launched a joint call to the U.N. Secretary…
Things can change, there’s always changes I want to try some rearranging, I say Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume – Joan Armatradin ..
The International Chamber of Shipping has launched what it describes as a ground breaking diversity and inclusion toolkit for the maritime industry to aid businesses and organizations with best practice…
A reader once criticised this column as “a bit ranty”. He should close his browser now and avert his eyes. This week’s column is not going to be a bit ranty; it is ..
As everyone raves on about “net zero” while lighting fires on the pavement outside the IMO building to keep the protesters warm (as the “Just stop oil” fanatics i ..
IMO member states seem on track to adopt a more stringent greenhouse gas reduction target that would align shipping with the Paris Agreement on climate change. At the conclusion of…