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ICS warns negligence of small minority risks jeopardizing crew change progress

August 6, 2020

The International Chamber of Shipping has warned that failure to adhere to crew change protocols must not be tolerated.

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COVID-19: Maritime bosses call on G20 to do more

March 24, 2020

The International Chamber of Shipping and International Association of Ports and Harbours have joined forces to call on G20 to act quickly to protect global supply chains from the impact of COVID-19.

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Shipowners express concern at increasing violence of pirate attacks on crews

February 19, 2020

The number of ship’s crew members being kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea increased by 50% in 2019 and this year has begun with a further escalation of violence, armed robbery and kidnaping.

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Ships may face more than 30% higher costs under new Panama Canal Authority measures

February 17, 2020

The Panama Canal Authority has said it will impose a ‘Freshwater Charge’ on ships passing through the canal from 15th February.

Shipping industry on track to achieve 2030 carbon efficiency

June 19, 2019

The International Chamber of Shipping remains confident that shipping will improve its carbon efficiency by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2008.

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Internet access for seafarers improves morale

June 17, 2019

Internet access for seafarers for personal use is more widespread and available than previously imagined; the positive benefits associated with this access outweigh the feared safety concerns around the technology.

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Shipowners express concern over protectionist measures

May 22, 2019

137 new trade-restrictive measures were put in place between 2017 and 2018, which have added significant burden and cost to the free movement of goods.

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ICS warns of shipping oversupply

April 30, 2019

Avoiding shipping overcapacity and unsustainably low freight rates is still a major challenge ten years after the massive downturn of 2008.

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Rescued migrants took over merchant ship

April 13, 2019

The ICS is very concerned by reports that a merchant ship, the Palau-flagged tanker Elhiblu 1, had been taken over by migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Serious piracy threat remains in Indian Ocean

April 5, 2019

In view of the continuing threat of pirate attacks, shipping companies must continue to maintain full compliance with BMP5 and be vigilant in their voluntary reporting.