London – Wednesday 18 December: At a special meeting of the board, held on-line, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have unanimously appointed Thomas A. Kazakos as its next Secretary General.…
International Chamber of Shipping
Monday 18 November 2024, Hong Kong, China: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in collaboration with the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong…
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping on the plight of the crew of the Galaxy Leader
Monday 18 November 2024, Hong Kong/London: Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the crew of the Galaxy Leader by Yemeni insurgents. Ahead of this Guy Platten, Secretary…
Top officials to meet in Hong Kong for high-level summit on global trade and rising protectionism
22 October 2024, London: Amid rising trade tensions and increasing protectionist measures leaders of the maritime sector will gather for The Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit which will take…
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping issue guide to help maritime industry reduce underwater noise
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping issue guide to help maritime industry reduce underwater noise BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have developed a guide which aims to help the shipping industry understand…
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) statement following closing of the 82nd meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes further progress achieved on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s…
International Chamber of Shipping’s statement following the closing of the 17th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased that progress has been made over the past week but much more needs to be done. We are committed to working with…
INTERCARGO urges Members to Join the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) Portal to Drive Industry Improvement
INTERCARGO is strongly urging its members (shipowners, managers and operators) to subscribe to the newly launched Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) portal. With safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability at the…
Wednesday 25 September 2024, Athens: Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and Managing Director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’ on Tuesday…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 10) this morning, Monday 16 September 2024. CCC10 is chaired by Ms. Maryanne…
10 September 2024, London: Data from the ICS Barometer Report 2023-2024 – launched today – has demonstrated the positive impact that improved clarity from governmental bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry in calls for IMO to amend flaws in the Carbon Intensity Index
With discussions regarding the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Carbon Intensity Index (CII) due to recommence at their Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82 meeting in September, INTERCARGO, the association of…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
Stathes J. Kulukundis, one of the most blessed personalities of International Shipping was born in the USA in 1942. Came from a line of Kassiot** ship owners who owned ships…
TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS Dear Colleagues: RECENT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING (ICS) PUBLICATION ON HARASSMENT AND BULLYING AT SEA The ICS has recently released Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures…
FEBRUARY 8, 2024, TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS, Dear Colleagues: JOINT INDUSTRY TRANSIT ADVICE FOR THE SOUTHERN RED SEA (SRA) AND GULF OF ADEN (GOA) A joint industry working group…
Following the AGM, the Annual Vassilopitta event of the GSCC (Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee) took place last Thursday at the Hall of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in Staple…
Seafarer safety is paramount in the context of the Red Sea and attacks on international shipping. During a meeting with shipping industry representatives today (18 January), IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…
Distinguished members, friends, representatives of organizations, and esteemed supporters came together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WISTA Hellas. Together, they lit the candles alongside the past Presidents in a…
London, 1 December 2023 – The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) UK hosted a landmark event at The In and Out Naval and Military Club in central London…
Maritime Just Transition Task Force collaborative project sets framework to equip seafarers with skills as shipping transitions to zero emissions. A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or…
Joint statement: ECSA and ICS warmly welcome EU decision to recognise training and certification of Filipino seafarers
The European Commission decided today to continue to recognise the Philippines’ training and certification system. ECSA and ICS welcome this positive development, as Filipino seafarers play a central role in…
ICS publishes new landmark practical medical guide which can deliver a remarkable difference in seafarers’ and fishers’ lives on board vessels Given the remote nature of shipping, seafarers know that…
LSLC Invitation for – Shipowners’ right to limit liability under international conventions – 23rd January 2023
THE CENTRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING AND THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF P&I CLUBS INVITES MEMBERS AND OTHER SHIPPING PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND THIS HYBRID IN-PERSON & WEBINAR…
American Club Member Alert (November 10, 2022) re – joint industry guidance for meterials declarations for inventories of hazardous materials
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 JOINT INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR MATERIALS DECLARATIONS FOR INVENTORIES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), BIMCO and the…