ICS & ISF Industry Submissions

Submissions to IMO

Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships: The Revision of MARPOL Annex VI	Submission by ICS: Marine Environment Protection Committee 57^th Session February 2008
Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships: A Cross-Industry Goal-Based Approach	Submission by ICS, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, BIMCO and OCIMF: Marine Environment Protection Committee 57^th Session January 2008
Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships: A Cross-Industry Goal-Based Approach	Submission by ICS BIMCO, CESA, IACS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF: Marine Environment Protection Committee 57^th Session January 2008
Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats - Comment on the Report of the Correspondence Group on Life-Saving Appliances (LSA): Performance Standards for Recovery Systems	Submission by ICS & CLIA: Sub- Committee on Ship Design & Equipment 51^st Session December 2007
Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats - Comment on the Report of the Correspondence Group on Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)	Submission by ICS: Sub-Committee on Ship Design & Equipment 51^st Session December 2007
Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships - A Goal-based Approach to Air Emissions	Submission by ICS: Marine Environment Protection Committee 56^th Session May 2007
Development of an E-Navigation Strategy - Comment on the Report of the Correspondence Group on E-Navigation	Submission by ICS: Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation 53^rd Session May 2007
Recycling of Ships Draft Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory for Hazardous Materials	Joint Industry Submission by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and IPTA: Marine Environment Protection Committee 56^th Session May 2007
Recycling of Ships: Ready for Recycling Criteria	Joint Industry Submission by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and IPTA: Marine Environment Protection Committee 56^th Session May 2007
Harmful Aquatic Organisms In Ballast Water - Comment on the outcome of BLG 11	Submission by ICS: Marine Environment Protection Committee 56^th Session May 2007
Role of the Human Element: Ongoing Work of the Human Factors Taak Group (HFTG) Established by the Industry	Joint Industry Submission by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and IPTA: Marine Environment Protection Committee 56^th Session April 2007
Consideration of a Draft Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Submission 2)	Joint Industry Submission by ICS and IG: IMO International Conference on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 April 2007
Consideration of a Draft Convention on the Removal of Wrecks: Liability of the Registered Owner	Joint Industry Submission by ICS and IG: IMO International Conference on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 April 2007
Amendments to MARPOL Annex I for the Prevention of Marine Pollution During Oil Transfer Operations Between Ships at Sea	Joint Industry Submission by ICS, IADC, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, IPTA and OCIMF: IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases February 2007
Adoption of Proposed Amendments to the FAL Convention Comments on Amendments Proposed in Document FAL 33/3/3 (Netherlands)	Joint Industry Submission by CLIA,ICS and ISF: Facilitation Committee January 2007
Review of MARPOL Annex VI and the NOX Technical Code	ICS Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases January 2007
Adoption of Proposed Amendments to the FAL Convention	Joint Industry Submission by ICFTU, ISF, ICS, CLIA, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and BIMCO: Facilitation Committee December 2006
Facilitation Aspects of IMO Forms and Certificates Report of the Correspondence Group on Electronic Access to Certificates and Documents	ICS Submission: Facilitation Committee December 2006
Revision of MARPOL Annex VI, the NOX Technical Code and Relevant Guidelines	ICS Submission: BLG Intersessional meeting October 2006
5th Edition of International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)	ICS OCIMF IAPH Submission: Maritime Safety Committee September 2006
Flag State Implementation - Study On Incidents Of Fires And Explosions On Chemical And Product Tankers Report Of The Human Factors Task Group	ICS CEFIC IAPH Intertanko IPTA OCIMF Submission: Maritime Safety Committee September 2006
Draft Convention on Wreck Removal	ICS and P&I Clubs Submission: Legal Committee September 2006
Provision of Financial Security	ICS, UK, Norway and ICCL Submission: Legal Committee September 2006
Fair Treatment of Seafarers in the Event of a Maritime Accident	ICS, ISF and ICFTU Submission: Legal Committee September 2006
Recycling of Ships - Report of the Correspondence Group	ICS, BIMCO, Intertanko, Intercargo, IPTA Submission: Marine Environment Protection Committee August 2006
Recycling Of Ships - Normal Recycling Procedures	ICS Submission: Marine Environment Protection Committee August 2006
Measures to Enhance Maritime Security: Facilitation Aspects Enhancement of Security in Co-Operation With the World Customs Organization (WCO)	ICS Submission: Facilitation Committee May 2006
Facilitation Aspects of Other IMO Forms And Certificates On-Line Access to Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried on Board Ships	ICS Submission: Facilitation Committee April 2006
Review of the Principles for Establishing the Safe Manning Levels of Vessels	ICS, ISF and BIMCO Submission: Maritime Safety Committee March 2006
The effective implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code	ICS Submission: Maritime Safety Committee March 2006
Performance Standards for Protective Coatings - Industry Comments	ICS Joint Industry Submission with BIMCO, OCIMF, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO: Maritime Safety Committee March 2006
Review of MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code	ICS Submission with BIMCO, Intercargo, International Council of Cruise Lines and Intertanko: Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases February 2006
Flag State Implementation: Study on Incidents of Explosions on Chemical and Product Tankers Report of the Activities of the Inter-Industry Working Group (IIWG) - Incident Review Analysis	ICS Submission with IAPH, IACS, CEFIC, OCIMF, Intertanko and IPTA: Maritime Safety Committee January 2006
Flag State Implementation: Study on Incidents of Explosions on Chemical and Product Tankers Report of the Activities of the Inter-Industry Working Group (IIWG)	ICS Submission with IAPH, IACS, CEFIC, OCIMF, Intertanko and IPTA: Maritime Safety Committee January 2006
Proposed Amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 for the Prevention of Marine Pollution During Oil Transfer Operations at Sea	ICS Submission with OCIMF: Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases January 2006
Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water: Possible Consequences of the MEPC 55 Convention Regulation D-5 Review	ICS Submission: Marine Environmental Protection Committee January 2006
Measures to Enhance Maritime Security	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping December 2005
BIMCO/ISF Manpower 2005 Update	BIMCO/ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping November 2005
Revalidation of GMDSS Operator's Certificate	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping October 2005
Review of the STCW Code requirements regarding demonstration of competence	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping October 2005
Amendments to the IMDG Code And Supplements, Including Harmonization of the IMDG Code with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods	ICS Submission: Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and containers August 2005
Examination of the Issue of Financial Security for Crew/Seafarers: Repatriation of Seafarers following Abandonment	ISF Submission: Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Liability and compensation Regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers July 2005
Examination of the Issue of Financial Security for Crew/Seafarers: Protection of Seafarers' Wages	ISF Submission: Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Liability and Compensation Regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers July 2005
Measures to Enhance Maritime Security - Facilitation Aspects	ICS Submission: Facilitation Committee April 2005
Facilitation Aspects of Other IMO Forms and Certificates	ICS Submission: Facilitation Committee April 2005
Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats: Comments on evaluations of occupant seats, seating space and the adequacy of current design criteria for free-fall lifeboats	ICS Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment December 2004
Training and Certification Requirements for Company and Port Facility Security Officers	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping November 2004
Review of the STCW Code Requirements Regarding Demonstration of Competence	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping November 2004
Performance of GMDSS Operator's Certificates Holders	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping November 2004
Seafarers' Work Hours	ISF Submission: IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping November 2004
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Submissions to ILO
Examination of the Issue of Financial Security for Crew/Seafarers: Repatriation of Seafarers following Abandonment	ISF Submission: Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Liability and compensation Regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers July 2005
Examination of the Issue of Financial Security for Crew/Seafarers: Protection of Seafarers' Wages	ISF Submission: Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Liability and Compensation Regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers July 2005
Submission to Tripartite Meeting Attendees	ISF Submission: ILO Tripartite Intersessional Meeting April 2005
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Submissions to EU
EU Maritime Policy Review – ‘Blue Paper	ICS & ISF Submission: European Commission November 2007
Draft Guidelines on the Application of Article 81 EC to Maritime Transport Services	ICS Submission: European Commission November 2007
Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union:a European Vision for Cleaner Seas and Clearer Oceans Additional Comments on European Commission ‘Green Paper’ (COM(2006)275 Final, 7 June 2007)	Joint ICS/ISF Submission: European Commission May 2007
Proposal for a Regulation on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations (Rome I)	Joint ECSA, ICS, BIMCO & IGP&I Submission: European Commission March 2007
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and Council on Civil Liability and Financial Guarantees of Shipowners	Joint ICS, P&I & ECSA Submission: European Commission December 2006
Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European Vision for Cleaner Seas and Clearer Oceans Preliminary Comments on European Commission ‘Green Paper’ (COM(2006)275 Final, 7 June 2007)	Joint ICS/ISF Submission: European Commission December 2006
Eu proposal for a directive on civil liability and financial securities of shipowners	Joint ICS/ECSA Submission: European Commission 2006
EU proposal for a regulation on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea and inland	Joint ICS/ECSA Submission: European Commission 2006
EU proposal for a directive on flag state performance	Joint ICS/ECSA Submission: European Commission May 2006
EU proposal for a directive on port state control'	Joint ICS/ECSA Submission: European Commission February 2006
EU proposal for a directive amending directive 2002/59 establishing a community vessel traffic monitoring and information traffic system	Joint ICS/ECSA Submission: European Commission January 2006
Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union - A European Vision for Oceans and Seas	ICS Submission: European Commission Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs July 2005
Third Maritime Safety Package	ICS Submission: European Commission March 2005
Commission Proposal to Amend Directive 99/32 on Sulphur Content of Marine Fuels: the EP Second Reading Stage	Joint Industry Submission: EU Council December 2004
"White paper" on the Review of Regulation 4056/86, applying the EC Competition Rules to Maritime Transport	ICS Submission: European Commission December 2004
Maritime Safety Package 2004	ICS Submission: European Commission June 2004
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Other Submissions
ICS Response on 100% scanning	ICS Submission: World Customs Organization September 2007
Industry Comments on the EU Green Paper on Better Ship Dismantling	ICS Submission with BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, ECSA, IACS, IPTA and OCIMF: European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) September 2007
Sofia Ministerial Conference on Transport Congestion 30/31 May 2007	Statement by ICS: European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) May 2007
Proposal to Modify the Tolls and the Rules of Admeasurement of the Panama Canal Authority (Further Comments)	ICS Submission: Panama Canal Authority April 2007
Comments on the Draft Convention on the Carriage of Goods [wholly or partly] [by Sea]	ICS BIMCO IGP&I Submission: UNCITRAL Working Group III March 2007
Proposal to Modify the Tolls and the Rules of Admeasurement of the Panama Canal Authority	ICS Submission: Panama Canal Authority March 2007
Utilization of US Vessels and Mariners in the Marine Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (DOT DMS Docket No. MARAD 2007 26841)	ICS/ISF Submission: MARAD February 2007
Draft Convention on the Carriage of Goods [wholly or partly] [by Sea] - Comments on the topics scheduled for discussion at the 18^th session of UNCITRAL Working Group III	ICS BIMCO IGP&I Submission: UNCITRAL Working Group III October 2006
Shipping Market and Competition Policy Report	ICS Submission: The Fair Trade Commission, Japan September 2006
Submission to Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Proposed Regulations to Reduce Emissions From Auxiliary Diesel Engines and Diesel-Electric Engines Operated On Ocean-Going Vessels Within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline	ICS Submission: California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board November 2005
Review of the International Compensation Regime	ICS Submission with Intertanko: International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund Assembly October 2005
UNCITRAL Draft Transport Law Instrument - Comments on Provisions Covering Jurisdiction and Arbitration	ICS Submission with Bimco and The International Group Of P&I Clubs: UNCITRAL September 2005
Bill C15 ‘An Act to Amend the Migratory Birds Convention Act (1994) and the Canadian Environment Protection Act (1999)’	ICS Submission with ITF and OCIMF: The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources March 2005
2004 Review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974: International Liner Cargo Shipping	ICS Initial Submission: Australian Productivity Commission August 2004
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Recycling of Ships Draft Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory for Hazardous Materials

Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union - A European Vision for Oceans and Seas

Recycling of Ships
Draft Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory for Hazardous Materials