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…
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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…
In the first Seatrade Maritime Awards since before the pandemic, the industry gathered once again at the landmark Guildhall in London to celebrate winners and network with friends and colleagues…
Viewers can find below a statement from UK Chamber of Shipping President Graham Westgarth on the appointment of Mark Harper as Secretary of State for Transport: “I congratulate Mark Harper…
Leading maritime organisations in call to change perceptions on historical role of women in shipping
Project to showcase female involvement in industry over the centuries A group of leading organisations within the maritime industry are collaborating on a project to highlight the activities undertaken by…
At 0001 UTC on 1 January 2023 the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) for piracy will be removed. The removal of the HRA reflects a significantly improved piracy situation…
The International Chamber of Shipping’s Centenary dinner takes place now at the iconic Greenwich Maritime Museum with nearly 500 attendees from all over Planet Ocean! Will revert soon with a…
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry supports seafarers impacted by Ukraine crisis by facilitating the opening of bank accounts
CYPRUS, 20th April 2022: The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has collaborated with the financial institutions in Cyprus to facilitate the opening of bank accounts for seafarers affected by the war…
-The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new resource designed to help ship operators recruit and develop on board personnel who are fully prepared to meet the demands…
Hands off Seafarers Hands off Seaferers By John Faraclas Given what takes place currently in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, we demand here and now from the combatants…
Bahamas a top-performing flag state, says ICS report The Bahamas has been confirmed as a top-performing flag state, achieving positive scores across all 19 categories of the International Chamber of…
New shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or…
Don’t miss the ICS’s Shaping the Future of Shipping Conference on Sat 6 Nov – Register free for Live Stream
Don’t miss the ICS’s Shaping the Future of Shipping Conference on Sat 6 Nov – Register free for Live Stream We are delighted to be attending and co-sponsoring the International…