International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

The principal global trade association for shipowners, representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet with international bodies that impact on shipping.

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

Be one step ahead and reduce your GHG emissions today - https://t.co/NdiGXtXKJG

#ICSAcademy #Maritime #Shipping #Crew #Seafarers #SeafarerWorkforceReport #EngineRoom #Engineer #ChiefEngineer

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

As factors such as emission reduction technologies and energy-efficient ship designs emerge, so does the demand for seafarers who are trained to operate within these environmental objectives (according to the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026).

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

They can become familiar with the best practice approaches to maintaining engine rooms in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Any vessel can introduce slow steaming operations; you just need the rightly trained crew.

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

@Shivtripathi @EMSA_EU @MajaMarkovcic @IMOHQ To see more about this event, please visit their webpage - https://t.co/gHlaR8afiU

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

The Malta @MaritimeSummit1 is taking place this week, where our Secretary General @ThomasKazakos is participating in various panels.
Yesterday, he spoke during Session 4: ‘The Human Side of the Green Transition. The Green Transition: From Compliance to Circularity.'

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

@Shivtripathi @EMSA_EU @MajaMarkovcic @IMOHQ ... and governments introducing national programmes that actively support the recruitment and training of seafarers. This also ties into review of the STCW. Thomas shared that it is vital to keep this convention relevant and fit for purpose.

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

@IMOHQ @ukshipping ... with Managing Director of Mariner Communications Neville Smith moderating.

To learn more about the event, please see their website - https://t.co/LWmKN7ipEx

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

Next week, on the 13th of October, ICS’ Secretary General @ThomasKazakos will be participating in the 1st @CyShippingNews London Maritime Strategy & Leadership Forum ‘Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future.’

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

Alongside Thomas, the panel will also hear from Director of Legal Affairs and External Relations at the International Maritime Organization (@IMOHQ) Dorota Lost-Sieminska and President of the UKChamber of Shipping @ukshipping Karrie Trauth...

[WISTA International @WISTAInt]

We’re thrilled to welcome Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the @shippingics as a speaker at #WISTA2026!

Bringing decades of industry experience and expertise to the floor, delegates and guests will hear from Thomas during an exclusive fireside chat.

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