Seafarers across the globe can look forward to higher wages.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/265239/deal-reached-on-higher-seafarer-wages/
International Chamber of Shipping
ICS: International Trade Not a Zero-Sum Game
Challenging of the proven benefits of multilateralism in global trade by the U.S. could pose serious threats.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/264612/ics-international-trade-not-a-zero-sum-game/
ICS Chairman Calls for Comprehensive Revision of STCW Seafarer Training Regime
Esben Poulsson
Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, has called for a comprehensive revision of the IMO STCW Convention which governs global standards for the training and certification of around two million merchant seafarers.
STCW was reviewed in 2010 with the adoption of the ‘Manila amendments’ but the previous major overhaul of the STCW regime was last undertaken by IMO Member States over 25 years ago.
Mr Poulsson said “It’s now...
ICS Chairman: STCW Seafarer Training Regime Needs to Be Revised
The previous major overhaul of the STCW regime was last undertaken by IMO member states over 25 years ago.
ICS: Seafarers’ Jobs Not Threatened by Autonomous Ships
There will be no shortage of jobs for seafarers, as a result of the introduction of autonomous ships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/262737/ics-seafarers-jobs-not-threatened-by-autonomous-ships/
ICS publishes New Edition of Industry Guidance on Garbage Management Plans
Simon Bennett
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has recently published a new edition of its ‘Guidance for the Preparation and Implementation of Garbage Management Plans as Required by MARPOL Annex V’. This second edition is intended to help shipping companies comply with the latest requirements of the IMO regulation regarding treatment and disposal of garbage from ships.
ICS Deputy Secretary General, Simon Bennett said:
“Following the entry into force of some important amendments to...
ICS Announces new edition of Best Practice Safety Guide for Gas Carrier Operators
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ICS Gas Guide
The global trade association for ship operators, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has announced that it will soon be publishing a new edition of the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas).
The ‘ICS Gas Guide’ is the definitive industry best practice guidance for gas carrier operators, and is a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag states.
“It is strongly recommended that a copy of the completely revised third edition is carried on...