The practical voice of shipping

We help our members keep world trade moving. 

See what BIMCO can offer you and your business.

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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Upcoming training

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18 Nov

Tanker Charter Party Workshop Masterclass

The BIMCO Charterparty Workshop Masterclass on tankers is an in-depth, expert-led training on voyage and time charterparty contracts. Over two days, we will explore the key obligations of the parties, the disputes often arising, and industry standards focusing on tanker industry charterparties

Athens Marriott Hotel Leof. Andrea Siggrou 385, Athina 175 64, Athens, Greece
18 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
3 Available seats
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20 Nov

Sale and Purchase Masterclass

This masterclass examines the complete mechanics and processes behind the sale and purchase of vessels including the obligations/benchmarks as to the condition of the vessel (physical and legal), the price, etc as well as the S&P process, covering payments, notices, inspections, delivery, etc.

Athens Marriott Hotel Leof. Andrea Siggrou 385, Athina 175 64, Athens, Greece
20 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Training Course
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
5 Available seats
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24 Nov

Laytime & Demurrage Masterclass Online

Laytime and Demurrage Masterclass Online is a series of 10 online sessions delivered over 5 days. Each day will run for 150 minutes with a short break in between. The masterclass will cover essential laytime and demurrage issues.

Online
24 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 5 days
09:00 - 11:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Training Course
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 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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