Forms of ADR are being used worldwide but with different names and different procedures. Commonly used forms of ADR are mediation, early neutral evaluation and early intervention. These forms of ADR are intended to facilitate the prompt and amicable resolution of disputes between parties (allowing t... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Personal Data Protection Clause The BIMCO Personal Data Protection Clause has been developed in response to concerns raised by owners, ship and crew managers and operators about the implications of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar legislation. It addresses the need ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background There are currently different systems in place globally for information sharing between ships and ports regarding ships’ arrival and departure times. The IMO Data Model Framework aims to harmonise this information so that it can be sent in the same format in all ports and terminals arou... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Guidance Notes The following guidance notes are intended to provide some background to the thinking behind the BIMCO LNG Fuel Quality Clause for Time Charter Parties. These notes explain the scope of each provision and clarify how the clause is intended to operate and the way it allocates risk betwe... Please follow the link to continue reading.
In view of the increased digitalisation of the shipping industry, BIMCO has developed a standard clause for inclusion in charter parties and other contracts which makes it possible for the parties to sign their contracts and accompanying documents electronically. The publication of the clause should... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background General Average (GA) is an internationally accepted principle of equity relating to the apportionment of loss due to losses sustained for the common safety during a maritime adventure – basically, a voluntary sacrifice of part of the cargo or ship undertaken to save the rest of the cargo ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Cyber security is an issue high on many companies’ agendas, especially in the wake of recent costly cyber security incidents involving large shipping companies. BIMCO has taken a lead on cyber security – by getting actively involved at the IMO and co-authoring the “Industry Guidelines on cyber secur... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Personal Data Protection Clause The BIMCO Personal Data Protection Clause has been developed in response to concerns raised by owners, ship and crew managers and operators about the implications of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar legislation. It addresses the need ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
