Emission trading systems (ETS) are “cap and trade” schemes that permit the emission of greenhouse gases in exchange for allowances. Over time the quantity of allowances available to industry are reduced as an incentive to reduce emissions through increased efficiency and the use of alternative fuels... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Drafting Team The CII Clause for Voyage Charter Parties is the result of a collaborative and consensual process between owners, charterers, P&I clubs and legal experts. BIMCO is grateful to the following individuals: Peter Eckhardt, F. Laeisz (Chairperson) ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 1 (Novation) Clause 2 (Amendments to the Time Charter Party) Clause 3 (Charter Hire) Clause 4 (Warranties) Clause 5 (Effective Time Survey) Clause 6 (Mutual Renewal of Guarantees) Clause 7 (Assurances... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (adopted in a consolidated revised Annex VI) are due to enter into force on 1 November 2022, with the requirements for EEXI certification coming into effect from 1 January 2023. The new regulations will require applicable ships to have their attained EEXI calculated... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 1 (Novation) Clause 2 (Charter Hire) Clause 3 (Warranties) Clause 4 (Bunkers) Clause 5 (Original Charterers’ Equipment on the Vessel) Clause 6 (Effective Time Survey) Clause 7 (Mutual Renewal of Guaran... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background Until the publication of the QEL and QEL (SHORTFORM), no such standard form was available in the market. Although QELs may often be perceived as only benefiting the charterer, in most cases, they will be beneficial to the lenders as preserving the charterers’ uninterrupted use and enjoyme... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Following the successful launch of BIMCO’s bilateral term sheet in 2017, SHIPTERM, it was agreed to develop a complementary form for syndicated loan transactions. The Documentary Committee approved this syndicated edition, named SHIPTERM S, in May 2018. BIMCO is grateful to the following subcommitte... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background The IMO has so far adopted three different kinds of measures in MARPOL Annex VI. Resolution MEPC.328(76) focuses on either the design and technical energy efficiency of a ship or the ongoing operation of a ship. The below gives a brief overview: 1. Design measure: The Energy Efficie... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background Nature of the term sheet Preamble Part I Clause 1 (Facility) Clause 2 (Purpose) Clause 3 (Drawdown) Clause 4 (Repayment) Clause 5 (Cancellation and Prepayment) Clause 6 (Interest) Clause 7 (Fees) Clause 8 (Finance Documents) Clause 9 (... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 2 (Condition of Vessel) Clause 3 (Charterers’ Inspection) Clause 5 (Presentation and Conditioning of Cargo Tanks at the Loading Port) Clause 6 (Ownership of Heel) Clause 7 (Voyage, Loading and Discharging Ports and Logs) Clause 8 (Ship to Ship Tra... Please follow the link to continue reading.
