- 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
- EU Emission Trading System will inhibit global CO2 reductions
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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
December 2019
BIMCO publishes interpretation of discord between fuel oil samples
As 1 January 2020 approaches and the sulphur regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) comes into force, BIMCO is experiencing an increase in questions related to the discord between the verification produces for statutory fuel oil samples and commercial fuel oil samples.
Is blending fuel on board allowed to achieve compliance?
The fuel oil carriage ban from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that will come into force on 1 March 2020 has raised questions regarding the possibility of blending fuel on board ships to achieve compliance. The questions have prompted BIMCO to offer its view to members on the regulatory aspects of whether on board blending can be considered compliant.
Final notice on IDEA closure
IDEA will be shut down at midnight between 31 December 2019 and 1 January 2020 CET. It is impossible to execute a contract using IDEA after that time.
BIMCO publishes new sanctions clauses to meet geopolitical challenges
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved two charter party sanctions clauses to help owners and charterers manage due diligence policies and navigate an increasingly complex environment of economic and trade sanctions imposed by governments.
Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about USD 5 billion over a 10-year period.
BIMCO restructures committees to balance safety and environment
BIMCO’s committee structure will change to reflect the increased importance of the environment while maintaining a thorough debate on safety. The BIMCO Board of Directors agreed to the change at a meeting in December.
BIMCO agrees that climate ambitions will not be achieved by Europe acting alone
BIMCO welcomes the recognition of the European Commission (EC) that climate change is a global issue that requires mobilisation of partners internationally.
BIMCO to publish new shortened law and arbitration clause
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has agreed to carry out a major overhaul of the Dispute Resolution Clause with the aim to shorten and simplify what has become BIMCO’s longest standard clause.
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 2019
BIMCO and ICS publish new cyber security guide for crew on board
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have published a new cyber security workbook meant to serve as a guide for the master and officers on board ships and thereby help them prepare for a potential cyber incident.
