INTERCARGO is scheduled to participate in a virtual meeting of the EQUASIS Editorial Board. A primary agenda item for this gathering will be the election of the next Chair and Vice Chair for the board.
The EQUASIS Editorial Board is a collaborative body composed of various influential entities within the maritime sector. Its members include Port State Control (PSC) Regimes, Classification Societies, P&I Clubs/Insurers, Intergovernmental Organisations, and Private Companies/Associations. These organizations are officially recognized as Data Providers for EQUASIS, a system that offers public information on the safety and quality of the world's merchant fleet.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, participation in such governance bodies by industry associations like INTERCARGO is an indicator of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve maritime safety and transparency. While this specific event does not directly impact freight rates or capacity, the stability and integrity of vessel information, as provided by EQUASIS, are crucial for risk assessment and due diligence in vessel selection. Reliable data contributes to safer voyages and potentially fewer incidents, which can indirectly affect schedule reliability and insurance premiums for cargo.
