- 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
- BIMCO calls on IMO to solve legal inconsistencies in ship recycling conventions
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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
September 2018
The new digital BIMCO Bulletin is out
The new BIMCO magazine the “Bulletin” is out and zooming in on challenges and questions asked ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap. “Sulphur cap consequences will draw focus for two years,” BIMCO’s Secretary General, Angus Frew, points out in his foreword. Also, read the latest market analysis by Peter Sand and read why shipowners urgently need a fuel-management plan.
Bad bunker risk will rise in 2020: Bunker states must take action
Recent reports of a rise in fuel contamination cases have increased the industry’s concerns over quality and safety of blended fuels as 2020 approaches. And for a good reason. A spike in demand for new low sulphur blends from 1 January 2020 will greatly increase the risk of contamination. Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General of BIMCO calls for bunker states to take responsibility.
August 2018
Former BIMCO Secretary General dies
It is with great sadness that we can inform our members that Carsten Melchiors has passed away after a period of illness.
July 2018
BIMCO expels ShipNEXT from membership
BIMCO has terminated its agreement with ShipNEXT that allowed the use of BIMCO contracts on its trading platform and expelled the company from its membership after it repeatedly and falsely claimed that BIMCO supported its trading platform.
June 2018
Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet
International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive maritime security guidance to companies and mariners.
The new digital BIMCO Bulletin is out
You can follow the link below to read all our stories – or you can download the BIMCO Bulletin Magazine app and consume our articles on your favourite mobile device.
BIMCO supports push to step up fight against maritime corruption
BIMCO is helping the industry raise its voice against maritime corruption and supports initiatives that help fight unfair trade.
May 2018
BIMCO appoints new Head of Maritime Security
BIMCO has appointed Jakob P. Larsen as Head of Maritime Security. He has a broad maritime experience from both the private and public sector – and always with a large security component.
Cross industry group sets new standard with revised bunker contract
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee approved a new set of standard bunker terms, developed by a cross-industry group, in New York on 2 May. The BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018 improve on the previous edition with a maximum limit of the parties’ liabilities – a key change that will lead to wider adoption of the contract.
