- BIMCO launches Ship Recycling Alliance to help fuel change
- BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships
- BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping issue guide to help maritime industry reduce underwater noise
- Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena
- IMO data numbers added to Standardised Noon Report
- IBIA and BIMCO team up to collaborate on fuel and maritime challenges
- Joint open letter following the seizure of the MSC Aries
- Attack on True Confidence – 6 March 2024
- BIMCO publishes ship financing forms to ensure uninterrupted use of ships
- Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive
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BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with over 2,000 members in 130 countries, representing 62% of the world's tonnage.This section provides an overview of BIMCO’s spokespeople, their areas, biographical details and photos.
Priority news
November 2018
BIMCO standard ship repair contracts overhauled
BIMCO has revised and updated its two standard ship repair contracts: REPAIRCON, which is for major work at a repair yard; and MINREPCON, which is for minor repair work that can be done by contractors when a ship is in port.
BIMCO adopts 2020 bunker clauses
BIMCO has developed two 2020 bunker clauses that deal with general compliance and the transitional period for an early December release.
BIMCO launches survey to highlight biofouling management
Biofouling is getting increasing attention and pressure for biofouling management is mounting. Therefore, BIMCO is launching a survey to gain insight into how shipowners are managing the topic.
October 2018
BIMCO very satisfied with carriage ban and fuel quality reporting compromise
BIMCO was very satisfied with several developments at the meeting of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee at the International Maritime Organization 22-26 October.
Updates to BIMCO and Paris MoU’s inspection guide
BIMCO and the participating administration of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding of Port State Control (Paris MoU) have updated the pamphlet “The Inspection Regime on Paris MoU”.
Tripartite Forum: Shipping Industry prepares for major changes
The shipping industry is on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration between ship builders, ship owners and classification societies, agreed the 70 plus participants of the 2018 Tripartite Forum held in Seoul, South Korea on 11 and 12 October.
Updates to BIMCO and IBIA’s bunkering guide
One of BIMCO & IBIA’s most popular pamphlets has been updated and can be downloaded free of charge.
Cyber security survey shows more action is needed in the industry
The result of a cyber security survey launched by BIMCO, Fairplay and ABS Advanced Solutions shows that while the number of cyber related attacks within the last 12 months has declined; protective measures, training and awareness need to improve.
BIMCO and industry partners to launch hull underwater cleaning standard
In response to growing concerns over the impact of hull biofouling on the marine environment, BIMCO and a group of industry partners have set out to create an internationally recognised standard.
BIMCO kicks off its first Advisory Panel in Asia
On Monday, BIMCO hosted an Advisory Panel in Singapore with the aim to continue to strengthen the shipping voice of members across Asia and establish a new platform for dialogue and involvement.
