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Over 300 world leading contracts and clauses
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BIMCO’s security reports give members crucial advice to keep their ships and personnel safe
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We help members check new business partners and recover millions of USD (undisputed) yearly
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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.
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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Upload a contract or charter party file (DOCX or PDF) for verification and authentication
An authentic BIMCO contract is one generated by SmartCon or a BIMCO-approved system. If your contract has not been generated by SmartCon please contact the secretariat (contracts@bimco.org) for verification of its origins.
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 15 October 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 15 October covers updates from Greece, Mauritius, Portugal 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).
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Cargo Alert - Loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone
BIMCO alert members about liquefaction concerns seen with loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 8 October 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 8 October covers updates from Brazil, Latvia, Oman, Singapore, United Kingdom, 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).
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Asian Gypsy Moth Certification - what can you do when you cannot get the certification?
BIMCO advises on measures to be taken for cases where ships are unable to have an Asian Gypsy moth (AGM) inspection and certification due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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BIMCO supports IMO development of global remote inspection guidelines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote surveys and inspections for the certification of materials and components have been successfully used and have proven to be a helpful alternative to on-site surveys. Now, global guidelines are needed.
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New gas charter party hits the mark in busy market environment
ASBAGASVOY, the new voyage charter party for gas tankers developed jointly by BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA) has seen a rapid uptake after its release to the market in September 2020. Christian Hoppe, BIMCO’s General Counsel, has talked to BW LPG, Petredec and Clarksons about why ASGABASVOY was their preferred choice of charter party in a recent LPG fixture.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 1 October 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 1 October covers updates from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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).
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BIMCO’s Shipping-KPI - how to generate the benchmarking report
Minor modifications have been made to the BIMCO Shipping-KPI platform with the introduction of the new frontpage and relocation of the report-generation tool. With 7.500 unique submitted ships and approximately 2.000 submissions each quarter, the foundation for well-supported benchmarking is in place at the KPI.
Latest market updates
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Latest press releases
- Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy gains support in Asia
- BIMCO expands its Asian presence
- Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area
- Industry’s support for piracy declaration rises to nearly 350 signatures
- Shipping industry urges governments to act on USD 5 billion decarbonisation fund
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
- Us soya bean inspections nearly double week-on-week to 1.6m tonnes
- Containership report September 2021
- Demolition report dated 8 October 2021
- Dry cargo market report dated 15 October 2021
- Newbuilding report dated 12 October 2021
- Sale & purchase report dated 12 October 2021
- Tanker market report 15 October 2021
Latest press releases
- Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy gains support in Asia
- BIMCO expands its Asian presence
- Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area
- Industry’s support for piracy declaration rises to nearly 350 signatures
- Shipping industry urges governments to act on USD 5 billion decarbonisation fund
