Seafarers Deserve Fairer Seas

BIMCO supports and advocates for fair treatment of seafarers in all respects and is committed to raising awareness.

Supporting shipping since 1905

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Contracts

We’ve been creating contracts and clauses since 1905. We believe that standardised terms create equality, fairness and support business, and we believe this matters.

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Regulation

We work to promote transparent and non-discriminatory standards and harmonisation within the shipping industry.

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Expert knowledge

Being the practical voice of shipping means we are more than an industry association. We offer members practical tools and expert knowledge to help them commercially navigate to a sustainable future.

A global shipping community in 120 countries

BIMCO's 2,100 members cover 64% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, small, and large companies. 

From our offices in Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Houston, London, Shanghai and Singapore we aim to help build a resilient industry in a sustainable future whilst protecting world trade. We do this by finding practical solutions for our members to help them manage risk in a changing world.

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GENCON 2022 now available in Simplified Chinese

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BIMCO expands with new consultant in Japan

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Recorded webinar: Operational Vessel Data

Upcoming training

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26 Oct

SUPPLYTIME Masterclass Online

The masterclass examines different versions of the SUPPLYTIME contract. During the course, we will also examine the practical and legal differences using SUPPLYTIME for other purposes than OSV/AHTS.

Online
26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 5 days
09:00 - 12:00 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1450 BIMCO members
EUR 1930 Non-members
3 Available seats
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29 Oct

Voyage Charters Masterclass

This course highlights key VC issues, presents ways for parties to allocate risks and gives an overview of the relevant legal principles.

Crowne Plaza Paris - Republique 10 Place de la République, Paris 75011 , France
29 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1450 BIMCO members
EUR 1930 Non-members
6 Available seats
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03 Nov

Ship Finance Masterclass

Gain practical insights into ship finance structures, documentation, and regulatory frameworks. Led by industry experts, the programme combines workshops and case studies to help professionals navigate loans, mortgages, leasing, and compliance challenges. Ideal for shipping, finance, law, and investment professionals.

CMS Hong Kong LLP 8th Floor, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China
03 Nov 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1450 BIMCO members
EUR 1930 Non-members
3 Available seats

Shipping explained

Discover the interrelationships between the commercial and regulatory sides of shipping, and see where BIMCO fits into the picture.

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SmartCon is the secure and best way of working with BIMCO contracts

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