ICS Press Release: Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area
17 August 2021: A continued downward trend in Somali piracy has prompted leading shipping organisations to reduce the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean, which will apply from 1 September 2021. In broad terms, the...
Fotonotizia: La Ministra Dadone in Confitarma
Il 4 agosto, Fabiana Dadone, Ministra per le politiche giovanili, è stata ricevuta in Confitarma dal Presidente Mario Mattioli e dal Presidente dei Giovani Armatori, Salvatore d’Amico, che hanno sottolineato che per emergere dalla “sea-blindness” e risvegliare la...
EMSA: Newsletter August 2021
In this issue: Practical guide for European cooperation on coast guard activities adopted by the EU Commission; EMSA launches new cloud-based Marinfo service with expanded datasets and capabilities; EMSA inspection database covers new legal provisions governing port...
ICS Press release: Nigerian Chamber of Shipping becomes full ICS member
2 August 2021 Monday 2nd August, 2021: The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping has today become a full member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Guy Platten, Secretary General of ICS, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping as a full...
CARENZA MEDICI DI BORDO-LETTERA APERTA DI CONFITARMA E ASSARMATORI AL MINISTRO DELLA SALUTE
Lettera aperta al Ministro della Salute
New BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report warns of serious potential officer shortage 28 July 2021
28 July 2021 Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers...
ECSA Press release: ECSA and ETF welcome WHO decision to prioritise seafarers’ vaccination
28 July 2021 The World Health Organisation has included seafarers that should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination in the context of limited supplies. On July 16, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated guidance for the organisation's vaccine...
Incontro del Presidente di Confitarma con il Capo di Stato Maggiore della Difesa
Il 22 luglio, Mario Mattioli, Presidente di Confitarma, ha incontrato il Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, Capo di Stato Maggiore della Difesa. Nel corso dell’incontro il Presidente Mattioli ha fatto presente la critica situazione delle navi di bandiera italiana che, dal 1°...
ICS Press release: Shipping industry announces international decarbonisation conference at COP26
Credit: Shutterstock 21st July 2021: Global shipping has announced an unprecedented cross-industry event, to be held during COP26, bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation efforts. Held in Glasgow...
4-10 ottobre 2021- 5^ Edizione di Genoa Shipping Week con la Main Conference Port&ShippingTech
Dal 4 al 10 ottobre 2021 a Genova, si terrà la 5^ Edizione di Genoa Shipping Week , l'evento biennale nato dalla partnership tra Assagenti e Clickutility Team, dedicato allo shipping e alla logistica, con approfondimenti tecnici ed eventi culturali divulgativi volti...