Majority of global shipping fleet operates under compliant flag states, ICS says

The majority of the global shipping industry operates under flag states that strictly enforce international regulations, according to a new report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

In its annual Flag State Performance Table for 2024/25, the ICS has once again explored the extent to which flag state administrations stick to their responsibilities to follow worldwide standards and regulations pertaining to environmental protection, safety and the employment conditions of seafarers—as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and