WSC response to Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) Call for Evidence
WSC Response to the European Commission's Call for Feedback on the Draft Revision of the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act
The World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Call for Feedback on the draft revision of the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act. WSC recognises the difficulty of the task the Commission has undertaken, and the March 2026 draft reflects a serious effort to respond to stakeholder input since the November 2025 call for evidence. WSC appreciates that engagement and the meaningful changes reflected in the draft.
Impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman, and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz
Templates for use by masters when reporting loss or observation of drifting freight container(s) to coastal and flag States
CCC 11 noted the discussion of its Working Group on Prevention of Loss of Containers at Sea on the usefulness of templates for use by masters when reporting lost containers or observations of drifting containers to coastal and flag States, respectively; and agreed to invite interested Member States and international organizations to consider the templates developed by the Working Group and to submit proposals in this respect to MSC 111. This document invites the Committee to consider encouraging Member States to request that the templates be used by masters when reporting loss or observations of drifting freight container(s).
Development of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS Code concerning detection and control of fires in cargo holds and on the cargo deck of containerships
Proposed Amendments to the CII Guidelines, G1 and the 2024 SEEMP Guidelines to Prevent Unintended Impacts on the CII Calculation
Proposal for a Unified Interpretation for Implementing Regulation D-3 of the BWM Convention
This document provides a proposal for a unified interpretation to clarify the installation date provisions applicable to ballast water management systems (BWMS) approved taking into account the 2016 Guidelines (G8) (resolution MEPC.279(70)), with a view to ensuring consistent implementation under the Convention. This proposal is based on the identified inconsistencies and interpretational difficulties between regulation D-3 and the BWMS Code regarding permitted installation dates, as well as recent port State control (PSC) observations under the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaigns (CIC), which indicate that these inconsistencies have resulted in confusion within the industry.
Proposal for Converting the Interim Guidance on the application of the BWM Convention to Ships operating in Challenging Water Quality Conditions into a Standard Guidance
This document provides a proposal to convert the Interim guidance on the application of the BWM Convention to ships operating in challenging water quality conditions (resolution MEPC.387(81)) into a standard guidance, to streamline the reactive bypass and decontamination procedures, and to mitigate constraints arising from the designation of ballast water exchange (BWE) areas under the current Guidance. The proposal takes into account the ongoing review of the BWM Convention, the operational challenges encountered by ships and crews in implementing the existing procedures, and study results demonstrating that the application of ballast water exchange plus treatment (BWE + BWT) alone ensures compliance with the D-2 standard even when ballast water is bypass-taken under CWQ conditions.
WSC response to EC Consultation on draft Delegated Directive amendments
WSC response to UK ETS consultation
The Impact of Adverse Weather on Fuel Consumption and CII Rating
WSC response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on "Ship recycling – European list of ship recycling facilities (15th edition)”
The World Shipping Council (WSC), representing over 90% of global liner shipping capacity, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft 15th edition of the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities. We appreciate the Commission’s continued work to strengthen environmental and safety outcomes in ship recycling and recognise the complexity of maintaining a robust and globally relevant List.
WSC submission on comments on document PPR 13/7/2 regarding the proposal to amend regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI
This document offers comments on the proposal made in document PPR 13/7/2 (Austria et al.) to amend regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI.
WSC Observations on Spain’s Draft Royal Decree on the Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems on Ships
The World Shipping Council (WSC), representing more than 90% of global liner shipping capacity, appreciates the opportunity to submit observations on the Proyecto de Real Decreto sobre el uso de los sistemas de limpieza de gases de escape de buques (Draft Royal Decree on the Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems on Ships). WSC recognises the environmental objectives of OSPAR Decision 2025/01 and the importance of coherent regional implementation.
WSC submission on potential regulatory approaches to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species
This document examines potential regulatory approaches to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species and recommends a thorough consideration of these (and other) possible approaches to inform discussions on the form of the legally binding framework. The document also proposes specific elements to be considered by the Sub-Committee as it works to expand and refine the draft terms of reference forwarded by MEPC 83.
WSC update on the Implementation of the Recommendations for the carriage of Plastic Pellets by sea in Freight Containers (MEPC.1/Circ.909)
This document provides an update on actions taken by shippers, freight forwarders and carriers for the implementation of the Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers (MEPC.1/Circ.909).
CCC11: Consideration of Reports of Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods or Marine Pollutants in Packaged form on Board Ships or in Port Areas
This document provides a consolidated report on the results of container inspection programmes carried out in 2024.
Order of Investigation and Request for Comments: Investigation into Flags of Convenience and Unfavorable Conditions Created by Certain Flagging Practices
The World Shipping Council (WSC), as the primary industry trade association representing international liner shipping, applauds the Commission for raising the important issues posed by vessels that are flagging under fraudulent registries, or nation States not adhering to international regulations for safety and security at sea. Vessels purposely engaging in such conduct, as well as nation States that abdicate their flag-State responsibilities, put all seafarers, vessels and coastal States at risk, and threaten the efficient flow of the ocean commerce that carries more than ninety percent of global trade.
WSC Submission on Amendments to the IMDG Code and Supplements - CCC 11/6/7
In document CCC 11/6/7, CCC 11 was invited to note and consider a summary report of the informal correspondence group on the safe transport of vehicles (‘Group’). This summary report would become available through a website link.