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Ship financing just got less complicated

BIMCO has developed a new standard term sheet for syndicated ship financing (SHIPTERM S) – the first industry standard of its kind for syndicated loans. The term sheet was approved for publication at BIMCO’s biannual Documentary Committee meeting on May 2 in New York.

Ship financing just got less complicated

BIMCO has developed a new standard term sheet for syndicated ship financing (SHIPTERM S) – the first industry standard of its kind for syndicated loans. The term sheet was approved for publication at BIMCO’s biannual Documentary Committee meeting on May 2 in New York.

Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts

The Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts is an agreement between the parties to novate the shipbuilding contract from the original buyers to the new buyers on terms set out in the agreement. The latest edition of this contract is the Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts, issued in ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Hazardous Materials Inventory Clause 2006

BIMCO Hazardous Materials Inventory Clause 2006 In accordance with the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling, Resolution A.962 (23), with amendments in force as of the date of this Contract, the Builder shall: (a) Endeavour to take due account of the Vessel’s ultimate disposal when designing and constru... Please follow the link to continue reading.

BIMCO publishes new standalone Refund Guarantee for Shipbuilding Contracts

A buyer’s payment instalments are at risk under a shipbuilding contract until the shipyard delivers the ship. To safeguard against the risk of the shipyard defaulting or becoming insolvent it is common practice to cover this risk with a refund guarantee issued by a bank. BIMCO’s Documentary Committe... Please follow the link to continue reading.

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 bulk carriers and oil tankers originally scheduled to be delivered before 1 July 2020. The guidance is particularly relevant to shipbuilders, equipment... Please follow the link to continue reading.