- 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
April 2018
BIMCO project shows 80% admin-workload reduction for masters
The Maritime Reporting Model (MRM), developed by BIMCO and partners, can reduce the administrative workload for ship masters by 80% in connection with port calls.
February 2018
BIMCO report names top 3 performing bulk terminals
The three best performing dry bulk terminals in the world are Santander and Bilbao in Spain and Quebec in Canada, according to BIMCO’s 2017 Dry Bulk Terminals Vetting Report.
January 2018
BIMCO launches new innovative contract editing solution
BIMCO has taken a big step forward and launched an innovative new solution for editing contracts.
November 2017
BIMCO website wins “Best information Experience” award
BIMCO celebrates in London at the User Experience UK Awards.
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.
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
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.
