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BIMCO Publications
Want to buy or download a BIMCO publication? Use the link to get access to the ballast water management guide, the ship master’s security manual and many other publications.
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Shipping KPI System
Do you want to compare your ship performance vs industry standard and identify efficiency improvements? The Shipping KPI system is the tool for you.
News & trends
Latest News
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 23 December 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 31 December covers the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines ..................... and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO and International Labour Organization (ILO).
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 23 December 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 24 December covers the World Health Organization (WHO), Brazil and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO and International Labour Organization (ILO).
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 17 December 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 17 December covers the World Health Organization (WHO), Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Gard P&I club and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO and International Labour Organization (ILO).
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 10 December 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 10 December covers the World Health Organization (WHO), Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Greece, India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Ukraine, USA and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO and International Labour Organization (ILO).
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BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause ahead of IMO efficiency regulation
New regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which will require existing ships to reduce carbon emissions, is due to enter into force in just under one year. As compliance will benefit to a large extent from co-operation between shipowners and charterers, BIMCO has developed a new clause to address the changes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 3 December 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 3 December covers the World Health Organization (WHO), Argentina, Canada, France, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Mauritius, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Reunion Island, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, UK P&I Club Global Crew Change Advice and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO and International Labour Organization (ILO).
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BIMCO launches new contract for employment of security escort vessels
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 season has begun.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 26 November 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 26 November covers Singapore, Brazil, the UK P&I Club and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).
Latest market updates
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Latest press releases
- BIMCO appoints new Chief Shipping Analyst
- BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause ahead of IMO efficiency regulation
- BIMCO launches new contract for employment of security escort vessels
- BIMCO calls for continued naval support in Gulf of Guinea after piracy incident
- New BIMCO film puts spotlight on transparency and decarbonisation
Latest market analysis
- US trade balance with China improving on higher exports
- Strong domestic demand sees US oil product imports growing
- Tanker shipping - profitability still a way off for loss-making tankers as pandemic drags on
- Macroeconomics - Global recovery threatened by vaccine inequalities and supply chain woes
- Dry bulk - profits surge to multi-year highs as pandemic related demand and disruptions linger
Latest market reports
- Singapore’s September bunker sales fall to 15-month low
- Containership report November 2021
- Demolition report dated 24 December 2021
- Dry cargo market report dated 17 December 2021
- Newbuilding report dated 21 December 2021
- Sale & purchase report dated 21 December 2021
- Tanker market report 17 December 2021
Latest press releases
- BIMCO appoints new Chief Shipping Analyst
- BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause ahead of IMO efficiency regulation
- BIMCO launches new contract for employment of security escort vessels
- BIMCO calls for continued naval support in Gulf of Guinea after piracy incident
- New BIMCO film puts spotlight on transparency and decarbonisation
