Articles by International Chamber of Shipping

Maritime Safety 24-May-2021

Shipping Companies in ‘Impossible Position’ as Proof of Seafarer Vaccinations Poses Legal Minefield

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a ‘legal minefield’, while leaving global supply chains vulnerable. A legal document due to be circulated to the global shipping community later this week by ICS highlights concerns that vaccinations could soon become a compulsory requirement for work at sea…

Maritime Law, Ship-Manning 16-Nov-2018

Guidelines for Implementing Welfare Aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have jointly released new Guidelines for implementing the Welfare Aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Adopted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2006, the MLC aims to ensure comprehensive worldwide protection and enforcement of the rights of seafarers and to establish a level playing field…