The Panama Canal Authority has said it will impose a ‘Freshwater Charge’ on ships passing through the canal from 15th February. The charge will be set at $10,000 for any vessel over 125 feet long.
ICS Issues Guidance To Shipowners In The Face Of Corona Virus
ICS, the global shipping body representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is advising its members to take steps that limit the spread of the novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov).
ICS Tackles Age Discrimination With Launch Of Guidelines For Shipowners
This guidance has been produced to help to eliminate age discrimination and to improve the working environment onboard ships.
ICS: New IMO Regime Will Be Good For Environment And Health Of Coastal Populations
On the eve of the implementation of the UN IMO Global Sulphur Cap – which requires most of the world’s commercial shipping to use fuels with a sulphur content of 0.5 per cent or less, Guy Platten, Secretary-General of the ICS, has issued a message to the shipping industry and its regulators.
Shipping Sector Proposes USD 5 Billion R&D Board To Cut Emissions
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping.
ICS, ECSA & ANAVE Move Full Speed Ahead Towards Full Decarbonisation
At COP 25, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Madrid, ICS, ECSA, and ANAVE organized an event dedicated to the decarbonization of shipping.
UN Climate Conference – ICS Embraces ‘4th Propulsion Revolution’
ICS is representing the world’s national shipowners’ associations and over 80 percent of the world merchant fleet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid this week.
BIMCO And ICS Publish New Cyber Security Guide For Crew On Board
BIMCO and the ICS have published a new cybersecurity workbook meant to serve as a guide for the master and officers onboard ships and thereby help them prepare for a potential cyber incident.
ICS Confirms Record Line Up For Its Flagship Conference ‘Setting Course for 2050’
ICS has added further high-level speakers to the line-up of its 2019 Conference: Setting Course for 2050: Powering Global Trade. The flagship conference will take place on September 11th at the British Library, during London International Shipping Week.