ICS “encouraged” by efforts of IMO sulfur cap working group
JULY 17, 2018 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says it is encouraged by efforts made by IMO Member States to resolve some pressing practical challenges ahead of the January 1,
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IMO targets can only be met by global rollout of zero CO2 fuels
MAY 25, 2018 — The CO2 reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the year 2050 can only be delivered with the global rollout of zero CO2 fuels and
Yemen conflict prompts new guidance on maritime security
JANUARY 24, 2018 — In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and
IMO gets call for ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel
JANUARY 22, 2018 — Leading environmental organizations and the global shipping industry have submitted a proposal to IMO calling for an explicit prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant marine fuels when the
VIDEO: ICS adopts a new brand identity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has used London International Shipping Week to launch a new logo and a new brand identity, to better serve its important role
Shipping reaffirms its commitment to cutting CO2 emissions
JUNE 5, 2017 — The United Nations Ocean Conference (5-9 June), organized by the UN General Assembly, opens today in New York and tomorrow, June 6, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
ICS points to growing risk of regional action on shipping CO2
FEBRUARY 24, 2017 — Unless the IMO makes significant progress on reducing CO2 emissions from shipping, the industry could face regional action not only from the EU, but also from Canada or
ICS publishes new Flag State Performance Table
FEBRUARY 21, 2017 — There are no obvious surprises in the latest Flag State Performance Tables from the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS Table provides an annual overview of the performance
EU Parliament votes to snag ships in emissions trading net
FEBRUARY 15, 2017 — The European Parliament has voted 379 to 263 approve a measure on carbon trading that, among other things, would drag shipping (including non EU-ships) into the EU Emission
Shipowners fight proposal for EU Ship Recycling License
JULY 8, 2016 — Shipowners are reacting strongly to a proposal that the European Uniob set up a ship recycling fund, with shipowners being compelled to pay for it with what is