How to get involved

If you want to take an active part in BIMCO, you can join our panels, networks and subcommittees. They are free and a part of your company’s membership.

You can share your expertise, meet and collaborate with other industry professionals, and be part of impacting the future of shipping.

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Agency Network

For ship agents and port service professionals

Bunker Buyer Network

For staff involved in purchasing bunkers for their vessels.

Chartering Network

For members engaged in chartering ships as a core part of their business.

Dry Bulk Network

For members involved with the shipment and handling of dry bulk cargoes.

ESG Network

For members wishing to deepen their understanding of emerging ESG-related developments, share practical experiences, and connect with peers who are facing similar challenges and opportunities.

Laytime Network

For professionals whose core responsibility is laytime/demurrage analysis across dry bulk or tanker sectors.

Tanker Safety Network

For members to share insights, discuss emerging challenges and collectively improve operational standards.

Ship Manager Advisory Panel

For members who manage ships to discuss and review developments impacting ship managers.

Regional Advisory Panels

BIMCO has regional panels covering Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. The panels foster dialogue among owner members in these regions and provide input for BIMCO’s work.

BIMCO subcommittees for developing and updating contracts and clauses

Find here the full list of subcommittees and their current work