CREWMAN B (Lump sum) 2009

CREWMAN B (Lump sum) 2009 is a standard crew management agreement whereby the managers supply the crew to the ships as principals and employers of the crew on a lump sum basis. The latest edition of this contract is CREWMAN B (Lump sum) 2009. Copyright in CREWMAN B (Lump sum) 2009 is held by BIMCO.

Transparency and dialogue between owners and charterers key to crew change challenge

World trade has to flow - we get that. Charterers have contractual obligations under short term spot charters that sometimes leave little room for delays - we get that too. Owners are responsible for managing and relieving their crews - that's not in doubt either. But what we don't accept is that a minority of charterers may simply be looking the other way when they are presented with a ship that also happens to be in need of a crew change. We don't expect charterers to foot the bill and we recognise that hiring ships is a matter of commercial negotiation - but we see no reason why charterers and owners should not have an open and honest dialogue to try to find a solution for much needed crew changes.

BIMCO publishes COVID-19 crew change clause

BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the COVID-19 “lockdown” for periods often extending beyond their contracts of employment.

Novation Agreement for the Substitution of Time Charterers

The Novation Agreement for the Substitution of Time Charterers is an agreement between the parties to novate the time charter party from the original charterers to the new charterers on terms set out in the agreement. The latest edition of this contract is the Novation Agreement for the Substitution of Time Charterers, issued in 2016. Copyright in the Novation Agreement for the Substitution of Time Charterers is held by BIMCO.

BIMCO applauds Panama for pragmatic approach to crew change

Facilitation of crew change through Panama is now possible. Clear references are made to the crew change protocols proposed by BIMCO, ICS and other industry stakeholders.

Explanatory notes

Sample copy of FONASBA Standard Liner and General Agency Agreement

BIMCO drafts standard documentation for ships unable to get compliant fuel in 2020

BIMCO has drafted a standard form which can provide documentation for shipowners unable to buy compliant fuel in a port. The standard will be discussed at the Intersessional meeting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in July.

Cross industry group sets new standard with revised bunker contract

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee approved a new set of standard bunker terms, developed by a cross-industry group, in New York on 2 May. The BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018 improve on the previous edition with a maximum limit of the parties’ liabilities – a key change that will lead to wider adoption of the contract.

BIMCO launches practical guide to support BWM Convention entry into force

BIMCO has launched a practical guide for shipmasters managing new ballast water management systems. It coincides with the entry into force of the IMO's Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.