Part I
Part II
Clause 1 - Definition
Clause 2 - The Services
Clause 3 - Company Representative
Clause 4 - Change of Method of Work and/or Personnel, Craft and Equipment
Clause 5 - Miscellaneous
Clause 6 - Permits
Clause 7 - Delays
Clause 8 - Suspension or Te...
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The following notes provide a background to the thinking behind many of the provisions of the charter party and are provided as guiding notes to users:
Format
Clause 1 (Definitions)
Clause 2 (Voyage)
Clause 3 (Deviation and Delays)
Clause 4 (Barge Engineer)
Clause 5 (Loa...
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The following notes are intended to provide an explanation of the reasoning behind the clauses of the BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018 that are not self-explanatory.
Clause 1 - Definitions
Clause 2 – Specifications/Grades/Quality
Clause 3 – Quantities/Measurements
Clause 4 – Sampling
Cla...
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The following is a brief set of notes describing some of the thinking and underlying principles behind the standard provisions. The descriptions are given to provide assistance to owners, brokers and others interested in the practical use of this charter party.
Preamble
Clause 1 (Loading Po...
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The need for a clearly worded pooling agreement has been demonstrated by the many queries received from members over the years and suggestions that BIMCO should produce a contract covering the issues. In the light of changes in the application of EU competition law in the maritime sector and Guideli...
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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...
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Basic features
LINEWAYBILL 2016 is the latest edition of LINEWAYBILL, first published in 1997, and provides a mechanism whereby it can also be used as a through transport document. This is consistent with CONLINEBILL and, as commercial practice shows, although mainly designed for port-to-port shipme...
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This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 4 February covers the World Health Organization (WHO), Brazil, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Ukraine, Vanuatu and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Every week, BIMCO summarises measures impo...
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