International Chamber of Shipping

Company Information

Summary:
The global trade association for shipowners and operators, representing the world’s national shipowner associations and over 80% of the world merchant fleet.

Description:

Established in 1921, The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the global trade association for shipowners and operators, representing the world’s national shipowner associations and over 80% of the world merchant fleet. Concerned with all regulatory, operational, legal issues and employment affairs, ICS has members from over 40 countries. 

As a trade association, ICS is funded by membership fees, supplemented by further income generated from commercial operations, including the sale of publications and our seafarer work/rest hour compliance software, ISF Watchkeeper. This diversified revenue stream enables ICS to better represent members’ interests, promoting a balanced view, and to represent the global shipping industry with a broad perspective. It also helps us to meet the continuous demands of our members, including activities at regulatory and other meetings, and fund R&D projects. The publications can be found here.

Commercial Activities

Publications
International Chamber of Shipping publications promote and support shipping industry best practices and provide guidance across all key sectors and trades of the maritime industry. Rigorous in development, and regularly used and recommended by ship operators globally, ICS publications are an important complement to international regulations and are essential for every maritime bookcase.

Events
ICS bring together industry leaders, experts, policymakers and financiers from around the world through its webinars, conferences and roundtables. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Maritime Hub
Offering state-of-the-art meeting rooms in the heart of the City of London. Unique spaces to meet, engage and collaborate – tailored to your requirements.
 

Keywords:
Safety, Operations, Environment, Security, Regulatory Compliance, Training, Risk Management, Best Practices, Guidance