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BIMCO and ICS report warns of future officer shortage

BIMCO and ICS report warns of future officer shortage

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 11, 2026 | Maritime education/training/careers, Maritime research, News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) forecasts that given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, there will be a need for an additional 113,735 officers by 2030 to operate the world merchant fleet. The...
New study identifies gaps in ship recycling rules

New study identifies gaps in ship recycling rules

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 3, 2026 | Maritime regulations, Maritime research, News, Ship recycling

European Shipowners|ECSA and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released an independent study on the key areas of divergence between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Hong Kong Convention (HKC)....
‘Geopolitical instability defining force for shipping’

‘Geopolitical instability defining force for shipping’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 24, 2026 | Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2025–2026 reveals an industry adapting to an increasingly complex operating environment shaped by geopolitical instability, regulatory uncertainty, and economic volatility. The report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) was...
IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz

IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2026 | News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding that is to end the war between the two countries. Following this agreement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for the seafarers...
IMO MEPC works towards consensus on Net Zero Framework

IMO MEPC works towards consensus on Net Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 4, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session last week with a commitment to rebuild consensus on global shipping emissions. At the same time, the organisation sounded the alarm over...
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