BIMCO publishes updated greenhouse gas position statement
Tackling the barriers to transition may be the single most important issue facing the shipping industry on its path to… read more
BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause ahead of IMO efficiency regulation
Amendments to The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI are due to enter into… read more
SIERRA LEONE TO IMPLEMENT IMO 2020 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANT FUEL
Enforcement, compliance and monitoring of the IMO 2020 Sulphur limit fall under Regulations to Annex VI of the International Convention… read more
SHIPPING INDUSTRY URGES GOVERNMENTS TO ACT ON USD 5 BILLION DECARBONISATION FUND
The shipping industry has welcomed the growing momentum for a USD 5 billion R&D Fund for shipping, but is calling… read more
Level playing field for ships must be assured while shipping industry decarbonises
There are many initiatives within the shipping industry to develop technology for zero-carbon ships. There are also several projects outside… read more
The severe risks and repercussions off switching of the AIS
Many shipowners, operators and crews are unaware that a small security risk is not a valid reason for switching off… read more
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO AND INTERTANKO LAUNCH NEW FUEL OIL SURVEY
Following on from the industry survey conducted in the first quarter of 2020 that showed the switch to low-sulphur fuel… read more
BIMCO, NGOS INVITE THE INDUSTRY TO HELP DEVELOP GLOBAL DIGITAL ISO STANDARDS
Digitalisation has taken on a new urgency in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular when it comes to… read more
IMO PUBLISHES GUIDELINES TO PORT STATE CONTROL FOR ON BOARD FUEL OIL SAMPLING
The 75th session of International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) has in November 2020 adopted amendments… read more
BIMCO PUSH FOR MORE CROSS-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
BIMCO has joined the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Well-being and Crew Change, and was encouraged to see the first publication… read more
BIMCO PUBLISHES SANCTIONS CLAUSE FOR THE CONTAINER TRADE
A new time charter sanctions clause specifically designed for the container shipping sector has been published by BIMCO. The BIMCO… read more
RIGHTSHIP AND INTERCARGO ANNOUNCE IMPORTANT NEW QUALITY STANDARD FOR DRY BULK SECTOR TO BE GOVERNED BY NEW NGO
RightShip and INTERCARGO have today announced the launch of an important new quality standard for the dry bulk sector, DryBMS…. read more
Industry publishes new and improved cyber security guidelines
The version 4 of the cyber security guidelines is published at a time when shipowners and ship managers are faced… read more
Shipping welcomes IMO decision to give further consideration to $5 billion fund to accelerate decarbonisation
he world’s governments have agreed to give further consideration to the detail of the concept of an IMO-supervised, industry financed,… read more
EU Emission Trading System will inhibit global CO2 reductions
“If the EU implements a regional ETS, shipping risks getting hit by multiple emission trading systems which will make a… read more
BIMCO adopts the industry’s first ship sale and leaseback standard
Responding to the changes in the ship financing landscape, BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the new term sheet, SHIPLEASE, which… read more
New BIMCO Shipping KPI version offers improved benchmarking
As BIMCO launches Version 4 of the Shipping KPI system, users will find that new Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and… read more
NEW IMO GREENHOUSE GAS STUDY IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR POLICY DECISIONS
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its 4th Greenhouse Gas (GHG) study, and BIMCO finds the results very encouraging,… read more
COVID-19 CAUSES PROBLEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING EU LEGISLATION
From 31 December 2020, the European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) will require ships of 500 GT and above flying… read more
BIMCO publishes COVID-19 crew change clause
BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by… read more
BIMCO applauds Hong Kong for pragmatic approach to crew change
With the crew change deadline set out by a group of international stakeholders drawing ever closer, the administration in Hong… read more
Singapore Maritime and Ports Authority issues guidelines for crew change
Following a significant number of enquiries related to the recent relaxation of restrictions on crew change, the Maritime and Ports… read more
Associations call for accelerating digitalisation of maritime trade and logistics
The Covid-19 crisis has painfully demonstrated the heterogeneous landscape that currently exists across ports worldwide. With the world’s attention now… read more
BIMCO postpones leadership change by one month due to Covid-19
Angus Frew, current Secretary General & CEO of BIMCO, will extend his tenure by one month until the end of… read more
UN agencies issue urgent call for action on crew changes
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organizations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action… read more
First global standard for ship hull cleaning essential for marine ecosystems
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has moved a step closer to finishing a global set of guidelines needed to… read more
US issues guidance to address illicit shipping and sanctions evasion practices
On 14 May 2020, the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, and the U.S. Coast Guard, issued a global advisory… read more
BIMCO offers detailed overview of Covid-19 implementations
There is little doubt the major topic making headlines during the current phase of the pandemic is the challenges related… read more
New ASV charter party to include cap on liability
The inclusion of a liability cap is inspired by BIMCO’s standard offshore wind farm personnel transfer and support vessel charter… read more
BIMCO, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Videotel partner in online education collaboration
BIMCO, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Ocean Technologies Group maritime eLearning subsidiary Videotel have joined forces to provide access… read more
BIMCO seeks participants for inventory of hazardous materials survey
In an effort to understand the situation that members are facing, BIMCO is launching a survey regarding the European Union’s… read more
BIMCO floating storage clause for tankers: what to cover
Under a time charter party, owners place the ship at the disposal of charterers who can then give orders and… read more
BIMCO provides regulation overview for extension of seafarers’ certificates
In light of the preventive measures taken by ports states, making crew change and repatriation difficult, if not impossible, many… read more
New bunker alert service available for BIMCO members
The bunker samples are analysed by VPS whenever a short-term quality issue is identified in a specific port or region…. read more
IMO issues guidance for delays in newbuild vessel deliveries due to COVID-19
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released guidance for cases when COVID-19 results in unforeseen delays in the delivery of newbuild… read more
BIMCO grows its membership and share of world cargo fleet
“BIMCO had another successful year in 2019 with our members’ share of the global fleet increasing by one percentage point… read more
Safety Warranty Prevails: US Supreme Court Rules that Owners can Rely on Absolute Warranty in Frequently Used Safe Berth Clauses
BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO welcome the ruling by the highest court in the United States on 30 March 2020 concluding… read more
BIMCO publishes COVID-19 guidelines for office workspaces
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak started as a locally circulating infection associated with Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market but has since developed… read more
BIMCO OFFERS FREE INFORMATION ON PORTS
The port information section on BIMCO’s website consists of information obtained through publicly available sources, intelligence provided by local members… read more
CORONAVIRUS – FREE BIMCO POSTERS TO HELP PROTECT SEAFARERS AND VISITORS ONBOARD SHIPS
BIMCO cannot emphasise enough that during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, the safety of everyone is of paramount importance in… read more
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO AND INTERTANKO LAUNCH SURVEY TO IDENTIFY FUEL OIL ISSUES
Overview The IMO 2020 global sulphur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force for over one month…. read more
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