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In a clear sign of industry support for BIMCO’s initiative to develop a new ship sale and purchase agreement, the organisation has received over 800 individual comments on its consultation draft, which will shape the final version of the agreement.
In January 2021, BIMCO will be inviting the industry to view and offer feedback on the new Ship Sale Agreement in the pipeline. The new form is on track for publication in 2021.
We often receive enquiries about UN 3077 cargoes, most recently about whether a tripartite agreement is required for such cargoes under the IMSBC Code.
On 4 March 2023, 190 countries approved a landmark agreement to protect areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction- the agreement confirms the importance of the role of the IMO in regulating international shipping.
The Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts is an agreement between the parties to novate the shipbuilding contract from the original buyers to the new buyers on terms set out in the agreement. The latest edition of this contract is the Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts, issued in 2016. Copyright in the Novation Agreement for Shipbuilding Contracts is held by BIMCO.
WRECKSTAGE 2010 is an international wreck removal and marine services agreement based on payment of a lump sum in stages. The latest edition of this contract is WRECKSTAGE 2010. Copyright in WRECKSTAGE 2010 is held by BIMCO.
The Standard Escrow Agreement for Disputes is a contract for depositing security for a claim in a dispute. The latest edition of this contract is the Standard Escrow Agreement for Disputes, issued in 2017. Copyright in the Standard Deposit Escrow Agreement for Ship Sale and Purchase is held by BIMCO.
The International Group of P&I Clubs is encouraging the industry to incorporate and apply the 2011 Inter-Club Agreement (ICA) into all NYPE and ASBATIME time charter parties. The newly published NYPE 2015 already contains a clause expressly providing for the 2011 edition of the ICA. BIMCO recommends that members apply the 2011 ICA to help apportion liability for cargo claims under the NYPE charters.
Long distance ocean towage presents numerous challenges to tugowners, not least of which is the impact of adverse weather on the performance of the tug and tow.
