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BIMCO paves the way to IMO strategy on greenhouse gasses

30 June 2017

BIMCO contributes actively in the development of IMO's strategy to limit the average global temperature rise below 2°C.

The fourth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 4) met in London from 16 to 20 January 2017. This report gives a brief overview of most important items, which were debated.

Latest information about the implementation of individual ship monitoring plans

27 April 2017

Many shipowners are presently struggling with the implementation of individual ship’s monitoring plans (MP) so here is the latest information as guidance.

IMO backs the industry proposal for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020

09 February 2018

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) met in London this week. This is a short overview of the most important points discussed.

BIMCO calls for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020

02 February 2018

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) will meet next week.

MEPC reaffirms that early movers of ballast water systems are not penalised

07 July 2017

MEPC 71 progressed in ensuring smoother implementation of the ballast water convention. One of the achievements was reaffirming the agreement regarding the provisions for non-penalisation of early movers that have installed ballast water management systems according to G8 guidelines.

Round Table looks at industry challenges

09 March 2020

The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current issues and coordinate efforts going into the new decade, widely billed to become one of the most important in shipping’s history.

Compliance with US environmental rules is a “must” – BIMCO Declaration can help members

16 January 2017

Lack of compliance with the US Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) continues to result in significant financial penalties for shipping companies and ships being barred from entering ports in the USA.

China fines first ship since ECAs came into force

18 January 2017

The Hebei Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) in China has recently released a case where the local regulator fined a ship that burned high sulphur content fuel.