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Seminar: Behind the scenes of BIMCO’s Contracts and Clauses - Singapore Maritime Week

25 March 2024

The session will provide you with an insight to BIMCO’s world of standard contracts of clauses. How does BIMCO’s documentary machinery function; how does BIMCO process its contracts and clauses, who is involved and how can YOU get involved. This will all be illustrated through a live example of a clause that BIMCO published for industry use last year. The session will also touch upon some of the politics involved in developing standard clauses for a cross section of the shipping industry worldwide and it will provide the audience with an overview of the contracts and clauses currently in the making and those in the pipeline.

Guidance regarding Private Maritime Security Contractors (incl. Armed Guards)

02 August 2011

As members are aware, the use of armed guards is a contentious question. Different states have different rules which would need to be counted in when considering the use of armed guards. IMO has recently developed guidance for all stakeholders, and currently BIMCO is in the process of developing a supplementary advisory on the issue to members.

e-Bills of Lading

31 July 2023

BIMCO has developed and published an electronic bill of lading standard (eBL Standard) for the bulk shipping sector. Our goal is to help accelerate the digitalisation process by establishing common industry standards for electronic bills of lading. The eBL Standard is a structured dataset consisting of 20 predefined data fields that are common to bulk shipping bills of lading.

IMO to start comprehensive review of STCW Convention and Code

05 May 2022

In an effort to keep seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping aspects in line with developments in the shipping industry, and to address several challenges faced by seafarers, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to start a comprehensive review and revision of the STCW Convention and Code. The work is expected to begin at the HTW sub-committee next year.