Proposal to forward a list of potential risk-prevention-related areas to the CCC Sub-Committee
In order to serve the need for a holistic risk-based approach, and prioritization of risk prevention and mitigation enhancement when developing amendments, this document proposes that the Sub-Committee, taking into account the preliminary work by the co-sponsors, prepare a list of potential risk-prevention-related areas that would fall under the purview of the CCC Sub-Committee, which could be identified throughout the period of working under this output; and forward this list to the CCC Sub-Committee for consideration and taking action, as appropriate.
Illegal wildlife trafficking: Joint industry guidelines
Reduction Of GHG Emissions From Ships Four Regulatory Elements Critical to an Effective Global GHG Agreement Submitted by The World Shipping Council
MEPC 81 will consider development of an IMO GHG regulatory agreement consistent with the revised IMO GHG Strategy adopted at MEPC 80 in July 2023. This paper identifies four regulatory elements that WSC considers critical to formulating an IMO GHG instrument that can achieve the necessary environmental outcomes.
Experiences gained on the use of the Interim guidelines on the second generation intact stability criteria (MSC.1/Circ.1627) – Calculations for MV Maersk Essen container loss accident
In accordance with the request in the Interim guidelines on the second generation intact stability criteria (MSC.1/Circ.1627) for Member States to use them as complementary measures when applying the requirements of the mandatory criteria of part A of the Intact Stability Code, this document shares the results from calculations made for MV Maersk Essen, which lost 750 containers on 16 January 2021.
WSC position on the reform of the Union Customs Code
The Customs Union Acting as One: WSC supports the proposed UCC Customs Data Hub with a Shared Trader Interface. The current mosaic of divergent national customs systems generates significant costs, duplicate IT developments, additional functional data sets, contradictory submission processes and uncoordinated system deployments. This represents a significant economic drag for Europe.
WSC Response to call for feedback on EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) - rules for the administration of shipping companies by administrating authorities under the EU ETS
WSC Response to call for feedback on EU ETS Shipping emissions - rules on monitoring & reporting
WSC response to call for feedback on review and proposed revision of Port State Control Directive (2009/16/EC)
WSC comments to the FMC on "Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier”
Amendments to the IMDG Code and Supplements - Informal Correspondence Group on UN 1361 (charcoal)
This document is submitted by WSC as coordinator of an informal Correspondence Group on UN 1361 (charcoal), which was established with interested Member States and international organizations following E&T 38, to consider annex 5 to document CCC 9/6.