International Committee

The committee champions global collaboration by advocating for regulatory compliance, digital trade frameworks, and seafarer welfare. It monitors sustainability mandates like EU ETS and promotes cross-border trade efficiency.

Sustainability
The committee represents members’ interests through strategic advocacy and engagement on global regulatory developments, including shipping policies, international conventions, trade sanctions, and corporate taxation. It also monitors and guides sustainability and compliance mandates, including decarbonisation efforts such as GHG reduction, carbon taxation, ship recycling regulations, and more.

Digitalisation
The committee promotes seamless cross-border trade by encouraging adoption of international digital trade frameworks, including the Maritime Single Window system, electronic invoicing, electronic bills of lading, tax filing, and integrated Port Community Systems.

Human Capital
The committee advocates for international standards in seafarer welfare and professional development. It reinforces global competitiveness and resilience of the maritime workforce by promoting safety, sustainability, and productivity in operations.