SEV-GUARDCON is a standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs) that accompany merchant ships in high threat areas such as the Gulf of Guinea. It has been drafted to enable for cross-border transits where an SEV is needed to accompany the owners’ vessel through the Exclusive Economic Zone (EE... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO’s new standard contract for security escort vessels, SEV-GUARDCON, is now available on SmartCon and the BIMCO website, accompanied by explanatory notes.
BIMCO’s contract for security escort vessels, SEV-GUARDCON, was introduced back in January 2022. Maritime security company Ambrey shares its views on the contract and how it has saved time and effort in concluding agreements for escort services in West Africa
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a new standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs). The standard is a balanced contractual framework for SEVs that accompany merchant ships in high threat areas such as the Gulf of Guinea which has recently seen a rise in piracy activity as the dry ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Structure Part I Part II SECTION 1 – Basis of the Contract Clause 1 (Definitions) Clause 2 (Commencement, Appointment and Duration) SECTION 2 – Security Services Clause 3 (Security Services) Clause 4 (Engagement of Security Services) Clause 5 (Changes to the Security Services) Clause 6 (Security Es... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Recording of BIMCO 15+15 weekly webinar. This week: Nigerian Security Escort Vessels with Jakob P. Larsen
Building on the success of its widely used GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on ships, BIMCO is to develop a new standard contract for hiring the services of security escort vessels (SEV).
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.
The manual contains guidance to shipowners, masters and crew on the most pertinent security challenges facing the maritime industry today.
BIMCO's position has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
