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Underwater noise reduction in focus at IMO

As thousands of commercial ships traverse the open sea each day, they are a source of underwater radiated noise. Low-frequency ambient noise in oceans can have a devastating impact on fish and whale populations. At meetings at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) starting on 17 January, the... Please follow the link to continue reading.

BIMCO launches new analysis on the wider impact of the dry bulk crisis

BIMCO has today published the next in its series of reports looking at the “road to recovery” for dry bulk shipping beyond the current market difficulties. The foundation for the new report follows the conclusion of BIMCO’s previous analysis – that due to the severity of the current crisis the secto... Please follow the link to continue reading.

US regulations affecting your ships - get the May update!

This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory notes

Introduction With close to 20 years since its last revision, the WORLDFOOD charter party was due for an update. While the mandate of the UN humanitarian organisation World Food Programme (WFP) remains to fight hunger globally, commercial practice and the law have changed since the last edition was p... Please follow the link to continue reading.