EMSA: Newsletter March 2022
In this issue: EMSA offers enhanced maritime awareness for operations in Somalia and Libya through agreements signed with EU Naval Missions; Innovative course on the training, examination and certification of seafarers commences within the context of the BCSEA...
ICS Press release: Shipping industry puts forward ‘fair and equitable’ R&D funding proposals to help decarbonise shipping in developing countries
The updated submission to IMO builds on the comprehensive IMRF proposal put forward in 2021 by the shipping industry Monday 15th March 2022. Representatives of the global shipping industry, supported by governments, have laid out proposals on how a planned...
ICS Press release: Supply chain issues will be compounded by lack of Ukrainian and Russian seafarers, says global body representing international shipping
Seafarer joining vessel. Credit: Shutterstock LONDON – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the worlds merchant fleet, has warned that current supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by a shortfall in the global shipping workforce...
ICS Press release: ICS launches online Charter to drive diversity and inclusion in shipping on International Women’s Day
8th March 2022, London: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet, today launches its inaugural Maritime Diversity and Inclusion Charter on International Women’s Day (IWD). The Charter has been created...
This is What A Seafarer Looks Like – International Women’s Day 2022
L’8 marzo, Giornata Internazionale della Donna, l’ICS ha promosso sui social network la campagna IWD2022 #ThisIsWhataSeafarerLooksLike per celebrare ed evidenziare i numerosi ruoli che le donne ricoprono nel settore marittimo, da cadetta a CEO. Il tema IDW 2022 è...
ICS Press release: ICS urges governments to act after UN report highlights countries denying seafarers urgent medical care
Credit: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock 2nd March 2022: The International Chamber of Shipping has called on governments around the world to ensure access to medical care for seafarers, after it emerged that crews continue to be refused urgent treatment at ports...
ICS Leadership Insights – March edition
Si segnala che il numero di Marzo della Newsletter ICS Leadership Insights è disponibile a questo link: https://www.ics-shipping.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ICS-Leadership-Insights-March-2022-full-proof.pdf
ECSA Press release: EU shipowners highlight importance of seafarers in Ukraine crisis
28 Feb 2022 ECSA urges regulators to guarantee seafarers’ mobility and their rights as essential workers. European shipowners are following very closely the impacts of the events in Ukraine on the crews and the safe continuation of shipping operations. The EU fleet...
ICS Press Release: Russian and Ukrainian seafarers make up 14.5% of global shipping workforce, according to ICS
24 February 2022, London – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the worlds merchant fleet, has warned of supply chain disruption should the free movement of Ukrainian and Russian seafarers be impeded. The Seafarer Workforce Report,...
ECSA Press release: Maritime Security: ECSA welcomes extension of Coordinated Maritime Presence
23 Feb 2022 The European shipping industry welcomes the EU’s political commitment to the strengthening of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and North-Western Indian Ocean. Two sets of Council Conclusions have been adopted on Monday to extend and enhance the EU’s...