BIMCO rules
As adopted at the General Meeting in May 2023
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Explanatory notes
Background Part I Part II Section 1 – Basis of the Agreement Clause 1 (Definitions) Clause 2 (Commencement and Appointment) Clause 3 (Authority of the Supervisors) Section 2 – Scope of Services Clause 4 (Specification Review) ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background
The need for a clearly worded pooling agreement has been demonstrated by the many queries received from members over the years and suggestions that BIMCO should produce a contract covering the issues. In the light of changes in the application of EU competition law in the maritime sector and Guideli... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Explanatory notes
Explanatory Notes The following explanatory notes are intended to explain the drafting team’s thinking behind some of the key clauses. This document is intended as a living document and as BIMCO receives questions on some of the clauses, the notes will be expanded. Structure The contract is divided ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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General Observations Part I Part II Clause 1 - Vessel Clause 2 - Voyage Clause 3 - Cargo Clause 4 - Laydays Date and Present Position Clause 5 - Cancelling Clause 6 - Advance Notices (Loading) Clause 7 - Advance Notices (Discharging) Clause 8 - Notice of Read... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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The following notes are intended to provide some of the thinking behind the provisions of GUARDCON. Nature of the Contract SECTION 1 – Basis of the Contract 1. Definitions 2. Commencement, Appointment and Duration SECTION 2 – Security Services 3. Security Services 4. Engagement of... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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Introduction General background Special observations Part I Index Part II Clause 1 - Period of Charter Party and Delivery Clause 2 - Owners' Undertaking Clause 3 - Trading Limits Clause 4 - Permitted Cargoes Clause 5 - Owners' Obligations Clause 6 - Charterers' Obligat... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background
In 2019, BIMCO decided to develop a time charter party for accommodation support vessels (ASVs) engaged in the offshore oil and gas and renewables sectors. Although the market for ASVs is relatively small the new form, which has been codenamed ASVTIME, will fill an important gap in BIMCO’s suite of ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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Special observations Part I Part II Clause 1 - Vessel Clause 2 - First Layday, Present Position and Expected Load Readiness Clause 3 - Cancelling Clause 4 - Subletting, Assigning Clause 5 - Substitution Clause 6 - Cargo Clause 7 - Advance Notices Clause 8 - Port of ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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Structure Annex A – Vessel Specification Annex B – Insurance Definitions Clause 1 (Charter Period) Clause 2 (Delivery and Redelivery) Clause 3 (Condition of Ship) Clause 4 (Structural Alterations and Additional Equipment) Clause 5 (Surveys, Audits and Inspe... Please follow the link to continue reading.
