- 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
October 2017
BIMCO appoints new Director of Communications
BIMCO has appointed Rasmus Nord Jørgensen as its new Director of Communications to develop the organisation’s communication strategy and increase BIMCO’s media profile.
September 2017
BIMCO President speaks about opportunities and threats for shipping from digitalisation including stressing the human element
The BIMCO President Mr Papagiannopoulos highlighted the main opportunities and threats for shipping coming from digitalisation at the 3rd ShipIT conference in Athens on 27 September 2017. The opportunities and threats include the admin burden on board ships, autonomous ships, blockchain, cyber risk management and not least the human elements of all these issues.
BIMCO launches practical guide to support BWM Convention entry into force
BIMCO has launched a practical guide for shipmasters managing new ballast water management systems. It coincides with the entry into force of the IMO's Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
BIMCO launches new guidance for seafarers on avoiding life boat accidents
BIMCO has developed new guidance for seafarers on the safe launching and recovery of lifeboats using fall preventer devices (FPDs), to reduce the number of seafarer fatalities and injuries.
September issue of BIMCO’s digital Bulletin now online
The latest BIMCO digital Bulletin is now ready for you to read and enjoy – either online or offline using our tablet app.
August 2017
BIMCO launches Advanced Maritime Training Week for senior managers
BIMCO has launched a new top level course for experienced senior industry professionals.
July 2017
BIMCO joins forces with Shipdex to push digitalisation of data
The move will help to drive efficiency, providing standardised information, reducing the administrative burden for ships and administrations.
June 2017
BIMCO appoints new Head of Maritime Security
BIMCO has appointed Philip Tinsley as its new Head of Maritime Security.
Shipping industry unites to propose ambitious CO2 reduction objectives to global regulator
Four major international trade associations – BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and INTERTANKO – have made a joint proposal to the IMO concerning ambitious CO2 reductions by the international shipping sector, which is responsible for transporting about 90% of global trade and 2.2% of the world’s annual man-made CO2 emissions.
Updated SUPPLYTIME sets new benchmark for offshore charters
BIMCO has published a new edition of SUPPLYTIME, its widely used time charter party for offshore support vessels.
