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BIMCO supports IMO development of global remote inspection guidelines

05 October 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote surveys and inspections for the certification of materials and components have been successfully used and have proven to be a helpful alternative to on-site surveys. Now, global guidelines are needed.

Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy gains support in Asia

01 October 2021

Support for eradicating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is gaining strength both in Asia and world-wide. Organisations including Japan’s NYK Line and the Asian Shipowners’ Association are among the latest to join in the call for action.

BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 1 October 2021

01 October 2021

This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 1 October covers updates from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

BIMCO submits proposal to IMO to extend BWM experience-building phase

27 September 2021

BIMCO has submitted a proposal to the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 77 with the aim to extend the experience-building phase (EBP) associated with the International convention for the control and management of Ships’ ballast water and sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention). The extension is deemed necessary due to slow progress of the data collection phase.

BIMCO expands its Asian presence

24 September 2021

Deputy Secretary General, Søren Larsen, is expected to relocate to Singapore in the first quarter of 2022 to facilitate BIMCO’s ambition to strengthen support to members and the wider maritime community in the region.

BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 24 September 2021

24 September 2021

This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 24 September covers updates from China, Denmark, Russia, UK P&I Club, the North American Maritime Ministry Association and the latest from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

Ince Seminar - Shipping and trade through the looking glass

14 September 2021

Join BIMCO's Peter Sand and Jakob P. Larsen as well as other experts from across the shipping and trade industry to look through the looking glass and consider the key issues likely to impact the sector over the next ten years.

1st Global Conference on Biofouling Management for Maritime Industries

08 September 2021

BIMCO's Manager, Marine Environment Bev Mackenzie will be co-chair of the conference and will be moderating two sessions. BIMCO's Manager, Maritime Safety & Security Ashok Srinivasan will be speaking in the session entitled “Biofouling management: Assessment of method".

Summer Shipping School

BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 3 September 2021

03 September 2021

This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 3 September covers updates on Argentina, Myanmar, Portugal, Ukraine and USA. Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).