Archive for the ‘International Shipping Federation’ Category
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.
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February 18th, 2013 | HR, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, News, Shipmanagement | Read More
ISF launches new on board training book for engine cadets
The International Shipping Federation (ISF) has updated its widely-used On Board Training Record Book for Engine Cadets to meet the atest requirements governing seafarers’ training emanating from the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
“The competence of engine officers is critical to safety and environmental...
January 29th, 2013 | Books, International Shipping Federation, Maritime Education and Training, News, Reports | Read More
ISF launches new guide on ILO Maritime Labour Convention
In order to help employers ensure compliance with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which will enter into force in August 2013, the International Shipping Federation (ISF) has published new and comprehensive Guidelines on the Application of the ILO MLC.
The new ISF Guide takes ship operators...
December 10th, 2012 | International Shipping Federation | Read More
ISF disappointment at slow implementation of ILO 185
Natalie Shaw
The International Shipping Federation (ISF), which represents maritime employers globally, says that the low level of implementation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 185, concerning the facilitation of shore leave and crew transits, is a continuing source...
November 15th, 2012 | International Shipping Federation | Read More
Seagull signs landmark licensing agreement with International Shipping Federation
Norwegian training specialist Seagull AS has signed a licensing agreement with the International Shipping Federation (ISF), the global employers’ association for shipowners, which will allow Seagull to utilise electronic versions of the widely-used ISF Onboard Training Record Books in conjunction with...
November 12th, 2012 | International Shipping Federation, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
Employers and Unions welcome entry into force of ILO Maritime Labour Convention in just 12 months’ time
Dave Heindel
ITF and ISF Stress Vital Need for Industry to be Ready
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) are united in welcoming the news that the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) will enter into force in just 12 months’ time,...
August 20th, 2012 | International Shipping Federation, ITF | Read More
Posidonia 2012 – from the point of view of a graduate
Elena Kritikou
Posidonia – from the point of view of a graduate. By Elena Kritikou, naval architect, graduate of the National Technical University of Athens
There comes a time in life when you feel you have to take a step forward. For many people this time is when they complete their studies and...
June 12th, 2012 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Environment, Events, International Shipping Federation | Read More
Shipping needs global legislation not unilateral measures
Spyros Polemis
Balancing environmental aspirations with economic realities, but also with political realities is not easy, ICS Chairman Spyros M Polemis told delegates at the influential CMA Conference in Connecticut earlier on. In a speech entitled “Balancing Environmental Aspirations With Economic...
March 19th, 2012 | Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Regulatory | Read More
