International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Chambre internationale de la marine marchande
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.ics-shipping.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-chamber-of-shipping/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shippingics
Founded
1921-11-23 London UK
History
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Promote internationally the interests of members in matters of shipping policy and ship operation; encourage high standards of operation and provision of high quality and efficient shipping services; strive for a regulatory environment which supports safe shipping operations, protection of the environment and adherence to internationally adopted standards and procedures; promote properly considered international regulation of shipping and oppose unilateral and regional action by governments; press for recognition of commercial realities of shipping and the need for quality to be rewarded by a proper commercial return; promote industry guidance on best operating practices.
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Consultative Status with: B-XB2183 - ILO. Cooperates with:
- F-XC4643 - International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO);
- B-XB2622 - International Telecommunication Union (ITU);
- C-XC3023 - OECD;
- United Nations Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALAS);
- E-XE4176 - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and its 'Working Party on Facilitation of International Trade Procedures';
- B-XB3556 - World Meteorological Organization (WMO);
- B-XF2527 - World Trade Organization (WTO).
Observer status with: E-XD0107 - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission - Helsinki Commission (HELCOM); F-XF7953 - International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds). Links with:
- F-XF9896 - Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention/Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protocol;
- F-XF4717 - International Cospas-Sarsat Programme;
- B-XB2115 - International Hydrographic Organization (IHO);
- F-XD0695 - International Transport Forum (ITF);
- E-XE6309 - United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL);
- E-XE1146 - United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (Committee of Experts on TDG and GHS);
- E-XE7552 - United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV);
- B-XB0462 - World Customs Organization (WCO).
Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Works closely with IACS, insurance underwriters and other specialized maritime bodies and nongovernmental institutions whose policies and procedures have an impact on shipping. Also has close relationship with national maritime authorities throughout the world and with relevant departments and agencies of the European Union.
Member of: F-XM8929 - High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Panel) - Advisory Network. Consultative member of: C-XC2243 - Comité maritime international (CMI). Cooperates with: B-XB2314 - International Organization for Standardization (ISO); D-XD1336 - International Support Vessel Owners' Association (ISOA). Instrumental in setting up: J-XM8912 - Maritime Industry Foundation; E-XE0582 - Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Links with:
- C-XD0183 - BIMCO;
- E-XE1703 - Bureau international des containers et du transport intermodal (BIC);
- E-XE0204 - Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC);
- C-XC2239 - Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM);
- D-XD0615 - Conseil européen de l'industrie chimique (CEFIC);
- C-XG0122 - Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA);
- E-XE0306 - European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA);
- D-XD4370 - European Dredging Association (EuDA);
- B-XC1916 - Fédération internationale des associations de transitaires et assimilés (FIATA);
- F-XF1406 - Global Express Association (GEA);
- C-XD7634 - IMCA International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA);
- D-XD5124 - INTERFERRY;
- D-XD9045 - InterManager;
- D-XD6997 - International Association of Classification Societies (IACS);
- C-XD0274 - International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO);
- C-XC9011 - International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO);
- B-XB1303 - International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA);
- B-XB1329 - International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH);
- C-XC0049 - International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA);
- B-XB1490 - International Chamber of Commerce (ICC);
- B-XB5864 - International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA);
- C-XC1800 - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC);
- C-XD1260 - International Federation of Shipmasters Associations (IFSMA);
- F-XF0592 - International Group of P and I Clubs;
- C-XC4551 - International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA);
- Intertanko;
- F-XF0456 - Liberian Shipowners Council (LSC);
- F-XF0436 - Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF);
- Panama Canal Authority;
- C-XD1147 - Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO);
- Suez Canal Authority;
- U-XG9318 - World Maritime Institute (WMI);
- E-XF0471 - World Maritime University (WMU).
Links indicated by: C-XD4092 - Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA); C-AA3623 - Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).
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UN Sustainable Development Goals **
UIA Org ID
XC1492
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