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ICS calls on Sea Cargo Charter to be aligned with IMO requirementsICS calls on Sea Cargo Charter to be aligned with IMO requirements

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called for the Sea Cargo Charter initiative on emissions reporting to be aligned with requirements to be agreed by the IMO.

Marcus Hand, Editor

October 8, 2020

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Guy Platten Secretary General of ICS
Guy Platten, Secretary General of ICSPhoto: ICS

On Wednesday 17 of the world’s largest ship operators, charterers and commodities traders committed to transparent reporting of shipping emissions.

Commenting on the announcement Guy Platten, ICS secretary general said:  “We welcome any move that advances the agenda to decarbonise shipping and the supply chain.

“The initiative has some interesting ideas but we believe that it would have a better chance of success if it was to aligned with the reporting requirements set out by governments (and even the Poseidon Principles), to be agreed at the IMO following significant consultation and review, to ensure that the reporting requirements are as efficient as possible. We have offered to work with the companies to ensure that they can deliver on their stated objective and produce an even more effective initiative.”

The companies said that the Sea Cargo Charter was consistent with the policies and ambitions adopted by member states of the IMO.

There is growing frustration from both some governments and corporations over the length of time the IMO is taking to formulate and agree regulations for reducing GHG emissions from shipping and this is leading unilateral and regional measures.

Last month the European Parliament voted to include both international and EU “domestic” shipping trades into their Emissions Trading System (ETS) by 1 January 2022.

Related:Shell, Cargill among major charterers committing to report shipping emissions

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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