Int’l shipping ready for IMO 2020 but anticipates ‘teething problems’
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said the industry is prepared to comply with the UN International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global sulfur cap (IMO…
Guidelines on implementing IMO safety management code updated
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fully revised edition of its “Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management…
Shipping lauds new IMO regulations to meet 2030 GHG targets
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said it remains confident that shipping will improve its carbon efficiency by at least 40% by 2030 compared…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently agreed to include maritime corruption as a regular work item on its agenda, a move welcomed by the…
Shipowners warned not to use FONARS as a ‘free pass’ to use non-compliant fuel
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the decision in principle by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that in exceptional circumstances, safety or operational…
IMO asked to take measures to address sulfur cap implementation issues
With the January 1, 2020 deadline for the sulfur cap approaching, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) should take measures to address expected…
Shipping industry presses to extend consortia block exemption in EU
Four international liner shipping groups are calling for an extension of the European Union’s consortia block exemption regulation (“BER”) for an additional five years…
The head of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling for a comprehensive revision of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Convention on…
The United Nations oceans conference currently being held in New York is taking the first steps to develop a legally binding international instrument on…
Shipping industry calls on IMO to resolve key sulfur cap issues
The shipping industry is urging member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to make progress on key challenges around the global sulfur cap…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said it fears “chaos and confusion” unless the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urgently resolves some serious issues concerning…
Shipping lauds new IMO emissions strategy but sees challenges
The shipping industry has welcomed the adoption by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on April 13 of an initial strategy to further reduce greenhouse…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest version of its annual Flag State Performance Table. The table indicates the performance of…
Shipping, environment groups call for carriage ban on non-compliant fuel
Environmental organizations and the global shipping industry are calling for an explicit prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5%…
ICS commends China’s support for IMO environmental regulations
The chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has praised the supportive role played by the Chinese government in the implementation of the…
Shipping to gov’ts: Submit proposals supporting IMO’s GHG program
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling on governments to present their proposals in support of the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction drive of…
ICS: $100B needed to invest in new ballast water treatment systems
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said that with the entry into force of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention…
EU, China asked to lead shaping of global climate deal for shipping
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are calling on the European Union and China to push through…
