- RightShip and INTERCARGO announce important new quality standard for dry bulk sector to be governed by new NGO
- BIMCO launches initiative to raise awareness about the crucial role of shipping
- Industry publishes new and improved cyber security guidelines
- BIMCO: EU ship recycling regime improved but gaps remain
- Shipping bodies call on Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers at industry Round Table
- BIMCO to open London office
- Shipping industry welcomes IMO decision to give further consideration to USD 5 billion fund to accelerate decarbonisation
- Shipping industry urges Governments to take forward USD 5 billion proposal to accelerate the decarbonisation of maritime transport
- BIMCO points to Nick Fell as next Documentary Committee chair
- BIMCO adds Hong Kong to new shortened arbitration clause
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BIMCO represents around 60% of the shipping industry and can provide expert opinions on a wide range of policy and practical maritime issues as well as on the major sectors of the shipping market.
This section provides and overview of BIMCO’s spokespeople, their areas, biographical details and photos.
Priority news
January 2021
RightShip and INTERCARGO announce important new quality standard for dry bulk sector to be governed by new NGO
RightShip and INTERCARGO have today announced the launch of an important new quality standard for the dry bulk sector, DryBMS. The standard will be governed by a new NGO to be established later this year and will support the improvement of safety in the dry bulk segment.
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 welcomes Danish move on navy in Gulf of Guinea
BIMCO welcomes the appointment of a Danish Special Representative for Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea, Ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund.
BIMCO launches initiative to raise awareness about the crucial role of shipping
The year 2020 has been a tremendous test for the shipping industry and its seafarers. With the aim to raise awareness of how significant a role shipping plays in society and daily lives, BIMCO is launching a two-minute film produced in co-operation with UK-based television production company ITN.
December 2020
Industry publishes new and improved cyber security guidelines
The fourth edition of the industry cyber risk management guidelines, Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships is now available and lays the foundation for further improvements and refinement of companies’ cyber security risk assessments.
Free mental health hotline for BIMCO members during the Christmas season
As the ongoing pandemic continues to put a strain on seafarers’ wellbeing, the Mental Health Support Solutions has offered BIMCO members free access to their mental help support during the Christmas and New Year season
BIMCO: EU ship recycling regime improved but gaps remain
An updated Report on the European list of ship recycling facilities, commissioned by BIMCO, shows progress in increasing the number of active yards on the list, but the rules still don’t reflect commercial realities and lags behind on capacity to scrap large commercial ships.
The December issue of the Bulletin magazine is out
Get the latest insight and interviews in the December edition of BIMCO’s Bulletin magazine.
November 2020
Shipping bodies call on Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers at industry Round Table
The Round Table of international shipping associations pen open letter to Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
BIMCO to open London office
BIMCO will open its fourth local office, this time in London, at the beginning of 2021. The new office will support the organisation’s regulatory affairs activities with Dr Bev Mackenzie taking up the role of BIMCO’s permanent representative at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) from 1 February, reporting to Deputy Secretary General Lars Robert Pedersen at the head office in Copenhagen.
