BIMCO – the practical voice of shipping Facilitating trade is at the very heart of our business, and since 1905, we’ve helped our members keep world trade moving. We make it our business to help our members with theirs. BIMCO members cover 62% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, s... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Addressing safety concerns of alternative fuels on ships, including design, operation, and training gaps, is essential for managing risks and supporting safe decarbonisation efforts, with ongoing IMO and industry collaborations working to develop guidelines and enhance crew readiness.
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee adopted two new contracts and two clauses at its meeting on 29 November. The two clauses will be published immediately. The contracts will be published in early January.
Continuing BIMCO's series of portraits of women in the maritime industry
The EU is making it stricter to report how goods are handled, shipped, and transported with the new Import Control System 2 (ICS2) starting 3 June 2024. Not following these rules could cause delays and even sanctions.
Updated security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden issued by BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF
In a little over a year from now, new legislation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will come into force. It aims to reduce CO2 emissions and will change the way ships are operated. From 1 January 2023, owners and charterers will therefore have to cooperate to comply with the new re... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Simon Tatham of Tatham & Co reviews the rising use of the 2021 updates to BIMCO's TOWCON and TOWHIRE standard contracts.
BIMCO and ICS introduce a Procedure for independent testing and certification of in-water cleaning companies, focusing on ensuring the effectiveness of waste capture systems to address biofouling issues, reduce drag, and enhance ship performance, ultimately aiming to facilitate global access to envi... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO's Documentary Committee in Copenhagen approves new contracts and clauses, setting industry standards for SmartCon and the BIMCO website, with explanatory notes coming soon.
