ICS chairman calls for economic sustainability

Masamichi Morooka Stringent measures to reduce shipping’s impact on the environment need to also be economically sustainable, warns the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Speaking at this week’s Connecticut Maritime Association event in USA, Mr Masamichi Morooka told delegates:...

March 19th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Environment, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

ICS to publish EBooks

Simon Bennett The International Chamber of Shipping has announced that it will be making its publications on best practices for shipping companies available as eBooks. ICS will be using the eReader technology developed by Witherby Seamanship Group (WPG), which is now being widely used by many other...

February 25th, 2013 | Books, International Chamber of Shipping, IT and Communications, Maritime Education and Training | Read More

ISF calls on governments to facilitate shore leave by proposing new pragmatic approach to visa requirements

Natalie Shaw The International Shipping Federation (ISF), which represents maritime employers globally, is calling on port states to facilitate the right of seafarers to shore leave, in line with governments’ international treaty obligations, by proposing a new pragmatic approach to visa requirements. ISF...

February 18th, 2013 | HR, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, News, Shipmanagement | Read More

ICS Board meets in London

ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – the principal international trade association for shipowners, representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – met in London today (5 February). Issues considered...

February 5th, 2013 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, Maritime Accidents, News, Ship Demolitions | Read More

ICS protests at Suez Canal toll increases

Peter Hinchliffe The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – the principal international trade association for shipowners, representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – has voiced serious concerns about toll increases just announced by the Suez Canal Authority...

February 4th, 2013 | Canals, International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More

Passenger Ship Liability: ICS urges EU Governments To Issue New Certificates by Year End

Peter Hinchliffe The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling upon EU maritime administrations to ensure that they are ready to issue passenger ships with the required insurance certificates in order that ships can comply with the EU Passenger Liability Regulation (PLR). If the necessary certificates...

December 20th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

ICS sets out future for Arctic Shipping

Simon Bennett The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the Arctic becomes more accessible, ICS has set out some key principles with regard to the future governance of Arctic waters. Offshore...

December 17th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, Trade and Commerce | Read More

Ballast Water Convention – Tripartite meetings shares concerns with implementation

ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka Representatives of the leading worldwide Associations of Shipbuilders, Classification Societies and Shipowners met in Busan, Korea for their annual Tripartite meeting hosted by the Korean Register of Shipping and KOSHIPA, the national shipbuilders association. The meeting...

December 13th, 2012 | BIMCO, Headlines, Intercargo, Intermanager, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

ICS congratulates UN Secreteray-general on the 30th Anniversary of the UN Conventon of the Law of the Sea

ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. On behalf of the world’s shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations to the UN and the Division...

December 10th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, Organisations | Read More

UN Climate Change conference Doha – ICS comments on shipowner contribution to UNFCCC Green Climate Fund

Simon Bennett The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is representing global shipowners at the United Nations (UNFCCC) Climate Change Conference in Doha (COP 18). At an event in Doha (27 November) hosted by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), ICS will report on the further progress...

November 27th, 2012 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

Action needed on places of refuge and casualty investigations

Peter Hinchliffe IMO rules should be subject to impact and sustainability assessment says ICS There are some clearly identifiable steps which need to be taken to enhance shipping’s already very impressive record of maritime safety, according to International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary...

October 19th, 2012 | Environment, IMO, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

CMI must listen to Shipowners says ICS

Matheos T. Los ICS is concerned about proposals on environmental salvage and the York Antwerp Rules Following a meeting of its Insurance Committee today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has reiterated its firm opposition to proposals...

October 9th, 2012 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, News, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals | Read More

Ballast Water Convention– ICS welcomes IMO progress on outstanding issues but says much more still needs to be done

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the acknowledgment by governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that there will be significant problems with the implementation of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. However,...

October 5th, 2012 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More

ICS Welcomes EC halt to competition investigation on P&I Clubs

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission competition directorate to close its investigation into the activities of the International Group of P&I Clubs. ICS Director of Legal Affairs, Kiran...

August 1st, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, P and I Clubs | Read More

ICS seeks crucial changes to IMO Ballast Water regime in effort to avoid chaos

David Tongue The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address some critical issues concerning the imminent implementation of the IMO Ballast Water Management...

July 30th, 2012 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More

ICS writes to IMF

ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka Dear viewers, The International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Chairman, Masamichi Mooroka, has written to Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following her reported comments that fuel charges on shipping and aviation...

July 17th, 2012 | Breaking News, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, Politics and Government, Regulatory | Read More

International Chamber of Shipping comments on proposal to modify Panama Canal tolls

Peter Hinchliffe The International Chamber of Shipping has submitted comments to the Panama Canal Authority in response to its public consultation on revised proposals to modify Panama Canal tolls. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for shipowners,...

July 13th, 2012 | Canals, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

Shipping’s Environmental impact is well regulated by IMO, and UNCLOS should be left alone says ICS

Peter Hinchliffe There is no shortfall in governance so far as the international regulation of shipping is concerned, which responsibly utilises the excellent facility that the sea provides for international transport – about 90% of world trade is carried by sea. This is the view of the International...

July 13th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More

ICS welcomes IMO action on ECDIS performance and decision to reject 1,000 Mile Routeing measure in Mozambique Channel

John Murray The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents global shipowners and 80% of the world merchant fleet – has welcomed the decision by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (2- 6 July in London) to take action to address...

July 10th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

ICS calls for resumption of OECD Shipbuilding talks

Simon Bennett At the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris today (Thursday 21 June) the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will call on governments to resume negotiations on a new global agreement to eliminate market distorting measures from shipbuilding. Speaking...

June 21st, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

HT2744 Review of State Aid Guidelines for Maritime Transport

With respect the Consultation on State Aid Guidlines for Maritime Transport, the deadline for comments has been extended until 11th of June.- ICS is the principal international trade association for shipowners, representing all sectors and trades and 80% of world merchant tonnage. The membership of...

June 11th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, Politics and Government | Read More

ICS meets in Australia

ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) held its Annual General Meeting in Port Douglas, Queensland, from 24 to 25 May, hosted by the Australian Shipowners’ Association. The meeting was held back-to-back with the AGM of the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) which...

May 28th, 2012 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

ICS elects new Chairman

The ICS Chairman Masamishi Morooka At its Annual General Meeting in Port Douglas, Queensland, today (25 May), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) elected a new Chairman, Mr Masamichi Morooka* (Japan). ICS is the principal international trade association for shipowners, with a membership comprising...

May 25th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More

ICS publishes Annual Review

To coincide with its Annual General Meeting, in Queensland Australia, on 24-25 May, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Annual Review of maritime policy and regulatory developments. Copies are being distributed free of charge via ICS’s 36 member national shipowners’...

May 25th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping | Read More

LLMC increases – ICS supports IMO Agreement

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the global shipping industry, and leads shipowner representation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee, has expressed strong support for the agreement reached by IMO this week...

April 20th, 2012 | International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More