Carbon emissions, safety and cyber security were at the top of the agenda at the annual Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum which attracted more than 100 delegates.
In a bid to encourage wider adoption of just in time (JIT) arrival principles in the bulk sector, BIMCO has published a new clause for voyage charter parties to promote more efficient shipping procedures and as a result, help reduce CO2 emissions.
BIMCO applauds the landmark announcement by Maersk of its ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive species to local marine environments unless it is properly cleaned and the debris is captured. To combat this problem, and to provide clarity and quality assurance to shipowners,... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Copenhagen/London/Washington, November 13, 2020 – As governments come together at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) to consider important next steps to decarbonise maritime transport, the global shipping industry urgently calls on them to take forward its proposal for an industry-fina... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The Intersessional Working Group on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) from shipping had its first online meeting this week to advance the work on short term measures in support of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) initial strategy on reduction of GHG from ships.
CII clause adopted by BIMCO's documentary committee
The BIMCO documentary committee has adopted CII operations clause for time charter parties
The dry bulk fleet is estimated to grow by 2.9% in 2023, 2.4% in 2024 and 2.0% in 2025. For 2023, supply is estimated to grow by 2-3%, affected by lower sailing speeds and lower congestion. In both 2024 and 2025, lower sailing speeds could cause supply to only grow by 1-2%. The order book currentl... Please follow the link to continue reading.
On 8 November, BIMCO is launching a new film, “No Turning Back”, the third in a series of films aimed at raising awareness about the shipping industry.
