All of BIMCO's most widely used contracts and clauses as well as advice on managing charters and business partners.
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Over 300 world leading contracts and clauses
BIMCO’s maritime clauses and contracts cover the full lifecycle of ship-related operation and activity
Plan your voyage with information on over 1800 ports worldwide
Holidays and other information to help plan your ships’ voyages with as much knowledge as possible
Latest news and market analysis for the shipping industry
BIMCO’s latest news and expert shipping analysis gives our members the best business insight
Up to date security warnings and war risks
BIMCO’s security reports give members crucial advice to keep their ships and personnel safe
1-1 support on technical, navigation, chartering and operational issues
Professional advice from our experienced staff on key technical and contractual aspects of shipping
Check your business partner and recover undisputed debt
We help members check new business partners and recover millions of USD (undisputed) yearly
Ships, Ports & Voyage Planning
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Holiday calendar
BIMCO's Holiday Calendar covers general holidays in over 150 countries, plus local holidays and working hours in more than 680 ports around the world.
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.
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.
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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 & insights
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Latest press releases
- Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area
- Nigeria and shipping industry launch strategy to eliminate piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
- IBIA and BIMCO survey confirms a desire for bunker supplier licensing schemes
- BIMCO hires Thomas Damsgaard to head Houston office
- BIMCO launches ship sale and purchase agreement
Latest market analysis
- RECORDED WEBINAR: The market has started on the path to “normalisation”
- RECORDED WEBINAR: Longer routes and higher rates as EU bans Russian oil and products
- RECORDED WEBINAR: EU’s ban on Russian coal lifts demand despite economic headwinds
- WEBINAR: Rise in demand and tonne miles to secure sustained tanker recovery
- WEBINAR: Strong container market starting to show cracks as uncertainties build up
Latest market reports
- China soybean imports drop 6.2% y/d, potential short-term recovery ahead
- Containership report August 2022
- Demolition report dated 23 September 2022
- Dry cargo market report dated 23 September 2022
- Newbuilding report dated 27 September 2022
- Sale & purchase report dated 27 September 2022
- Tanker market report 23 September 2022
Latest press releases
- Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area
- Nigeria and shipping industry launch strategy to eliminate piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
- IBIA and BIMCO survey confirms a desire for bunker supplier licensing schemes
- BIMCO hires Thomas Damsgaard to head Houston office
- BIMCO launches ship sale and purchase agreement
