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4th meeting of the BIMCO ESG network explores the potential impact of upcoming legislation

05 March 2024

Presentations on the regulatory landscape and the potential for BIMCO to support members in collating ESG data formed the basis for the 4th meeting of the BIMCO ESG Network. The meeting took an in-depth look into emerging ESG reporting requirements. Regulatory requirements – particularly from the EU - and voluntary requirements- driven by customer and other stakeholder requests for information were delved into.

Important elements still missing after IMO working group meeting on GHG reductions

23 October 2020

The Intersessional Working Group on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) from shipping had its first online meeting this week to advance the work on short term measures in support of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) initial strategy on reduction of GHG from ships.

BIMCO attends meeting to work on Cargo Stowage and Securing Code

17 September 2018

BIMCO representatives from the Maritime Information Department have attended the 5th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 5), held at the IMO London headquarters from 10 to 14 September 2018.

Webinar on new General Agency Agreement

26 March 2018

Join us on Thursday 5 April at 9.00 CET (10.00 CEST) to hear about the newly published BIMCO/FONASBA General Agency Agreement.

The BIMCO Ship Manager Advisory Panel expresses concerns about EU ETS

05 May 2022

At the recent BIMCO Ship Manager Advisory Panel meeting the main topic was not surprisingly, the ongoing negotiations about t he future EU ETS.

Guidance on General Average and New Jason Clauses

20 December 2023

Users of BIMCO’s WINDTIME, SUPPLYTIME 2017 and ASVTIME charter parties should be aware of new guidance relating to possible inclusion or exclusion of General Average and New Jason Clauses.

General Average Clause

07 December 2023

Lifeboat safety and lifting appliances tops the agenda at this week’s IMO meeting

12 March 2018

The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 5) meeting will concentrate on saving seafarers’ lives by improving regulation on lifesaving appliances. Further new regulations on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches, cold ironing and watertight doors will be discussed in detail.

General Agency Agreement

01 December 2017

The general agency agreement has been developed for the provision of selected agency services over a period of time in a defined territory or area. It is designed for use in all trades and can be adapted to suit parties’ individual needs. This contract was published in December 2017 and is the latest edition. Copyright in the General Agency Agreement is held by FONASBA. The publishers are BIMCO and FONASBA.

BIMCO Secretary General to step down

25 September 2019

BIMCO Secretary General & CEO, Angus Frew, has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020, as he wishes to spend more time in the UK and less time working. The search for his replacement has started.