A common voice
Shipping businesses are diverse, and achieving consensus takes time.
Watch David Loosley, our Secretary General and CEO, talk about how we arrive at our positions and priorities.
BIMCO is an important source of insight and information for our business - from contracts to charter party clauses, information about prospective counterparties to practical advice in instances of disputes.
- Mr. Nikolas Martinos, CEO
Thenamaris (Ships Management) Inc.
We will always count on BIMCO to keep supporting us with charter party contracts, technical input, local and worldwide shipping trends and managing payment risks.
- João Pinto Basto Bobone, Managing Director
Pinto Basto
Back when we barely knew the shipping industry, we found guidance and support from a cherished BIMCO member, Mr. Philip Embiricos, who shared expertise and love for Panama. We will always remain grateful and continue to rely on BIMCO’s knowledge to navigate uncertain waters.
- Ilya Espino de Marotta, Deputy Administrator
Canal de Panamá
I am very proud to have been at the helm of BIMCO for six years, inducing the organisation into moving proactively to make shipping more conscious of the upcoming challenges in the world – mainly environmental ones, which are today on everybody's personal and professional agendas.
- Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
For almost 100 years of maritime experience, BIMCO has been a valued partner for Höegh Autoliners. We share the aim of building a sustainable future and look forward to many more years of collaboration.
- Andreas Enger, CEO
Höegh Autoliners
Boeckmans is celebrating 40 years of membership with BIMCO – a partnership rooted in maritime tradition, shaped by progress.
- Pierre Durot, Director
Boeckmans
GrupoNogar has proudly belonged to BIMCO for over half a century because BIMCO’s global leadership, advocacy, and harmonisation of shipping standards are fundamental to our industry’s progress.
- J Ignacio López-Bachiller Fernández
Ceferino Nogueira S.A. (GrupoNogar)
Job openings
Vacancies
We are not looking to recruit right now.
We are happy to receive unsolicited applications.
Please include your CV and a letter telling us why you are interested in working for BIMCO.
Job openings
Vacancies
We are happy to receive unsolicited applications.
Please include your CV and a letter telling us why you are interested in working for BIMCO.
Under construction Coming soon...
- Bunker prices by Mabux
- Fuel price spread by Mabux
- Other resources and guidance curated by BIMCO
We are working to reinstate these resources following the recent launch of the new BIMCO website.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
SUPPLYTIME Masterclass
6-7 November, Houston, TX, USA
Master the industry's most widely used offshore contract. This masterclass addresses essential contractual and commercial topics, including delivery and cancellation, suspension of hire, liabilities and indemnities including the knock-for-knock principle, and how to adapt the contract for other business contexts.
From time to time, BIMCO conducts surveys of members or the broader industry.
We also collaborate with other organisations to gather industry insights and inform regulatory developments.
Surveys currently open for submissions are listed here.
BIMCO Membership Survey 2026
We are conducting a survey about BIMCO membership in Q1 2026.
Members will receive a personal invitation - read more and see how to determine that the invitation is genuine.
The world of procurement and risk management is evolving faster than ever. From sustainability commitments to the rise of AI, businesses are navigating new challenges and opportunities every day.
That’s why the Achilles Risk and Sustainability Survey is back. We are gathering insights from professionals like you to understand what’s shaping supply chains in 2026 and beyond.
Your perspective matters. By sharing your views, you will help create a global benchmark report that guides thousands of organisations in making smarter, more sustainable decisions.
Please take eight minutes to complete the survey and be a part of the conversation shaping the future of procurement. It is open until 16 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
All respondents will receive the complete industry report of findings once published.
BIMCO has launched a survey to address awareness of voluntary whale protection measures. The goal is to gather industry insights on experiences, challenges and solutions to whale-ship collisions and engage our members in designing and building solutions that sit comfortably alongside practical issues related to daily operations.
Thank you for your continued engagement and feedback.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
A Tripartite Working Group has been formed by representatives of shipowners and managers, IACS classification societies and European and Far East shipyards, to encourage the reduction of underwater radiated noise levels through voluntary measures. ICS and BIMCO kindly request participation in the Tripartite Working Group’s survey to assess the existing levels of uptake of the IMO guidelines.
BIMCO has initiated a crew survey to address concerns regarding the provision of drinking water on ships. Many companies are seeking to move from single-use plastic bottles to advanced drinking water systems to reduce their plastic footprint. The survey aims to gather insights from crew members emphasising their crucial role in shaping effective waste management solutions and fostering a healthier maritime environment.
If you are on board a ship and have low bandwidth, you can download a pdf to fill in offline.
The World Maritime University (WMU) is calling all seafarers who are currently working on any commercial ship, or have worked on such ships during or after 2013, to participate in a survey on work-related aspects, psychological well-being, and career intentions.
WMU is conducting a survey in collaboration with the Officers’ Unions of International Seamen (OUIS). The insights gathered will help the maritime community to consider improvements.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain completely anonymous. You are welcome to share the survey link with seafarers in your network. The participation deadline is 30 June 2025.
Please do download the poster, print it and display it on board your ship or in your office in order to encourage seafarers to participate.
Pricing
BIMCO SHIP PI offers two different tiers for respectively reporting and consuming data.
Basic
The limited features available at this tier narrows the business case to primarily satisfying reporting requirements from external stakeholders. Extraction of KPI values allows for limited performance measurement and tracking.
Limited performance measurement is possible, as KPIs can be monitored over time.
Professional
The Professional tier offers comprehensive benchmarking capabilities, allowing you compare operational performance against other users.
This tier offers an unrestricted SHIP PI toolbox.
This tier is embracing all features of SHIP PI. Reported data can be used both for anonymised benchmarking to improve performance, but also to satisfy reporting requirement from external stakeholders.
Comparison
| Basic | Professional | |
| Price | Free | EUR 1000 / month |
| Invoice frequency | N/A | Quarterly, half-yearly or yearly |
| Member discount | N/A | 20% |
| API discount | N/A | 33% |
| Fleet size | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| User limit | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Features | ||
| Anonymity | Full | Full |
| Benchmarking | Not available | Unrestricted |
|
Report generation |
Not available | Unrestricted |
|
Shared fleets |
Available | Available |
|
API |
Available | Available |
|
Support |
Minimum | As required |
|
Training |
Available at a cost | Available at a cost |
From time to time, BIMCO conducts surveys of members or the broader industry.
We also collaborate with other organisations to gather industry insights and inform regulatory developments.
Surveys currently open for submissions are listed here.
BIMCO Membership Survey 2026
We are conducting a survey about BIMCO membership in Q1 2026.
Members will receive a personal invitation - read more and see how to determine that the invitation is genuine.
BIMCO has launched a survey to address awareness of voluntary whale protection measures. The goal is to gather industry insights on experiences, challenges and solutions to whale-ship collisions and engage our members in designing and building solutions that sit comfortably alongside practical issues related to daily operations.
Thank you for your continued engagement and feedback.
A Tripartite Working Group has been formed by representatives of shipowners and managers, IACS classification societies and European and Far East shipyards, to encourage the reduction of underwater radiated noise levels through voluntary measures. ICS and BIMCO kindly request participation in the Tripartite Working Group’s survey to assess the existing levels of uptake of the IMO guidelines.
BIMCO has initiated a crew survey to address concerns regarding the provision of drinking water on ships. Many companies are seeking to move from single-use plastic bottles to advanced drinking water systems to reduce their plastic footprint. The survey aims to gather insights from crew members emphasising their crucial role in shaping effective waste management solutions and fostering a healthier maritime environment.
If you are on board a ship and have low bandwidth, you can download a pdf to fill in offline.
The World Maritime University (WMU) is calling all seafarers who are currently working on any commercial ship, or have worked on such ships during or after 2013, to participate in a survey on work-related aspects, psychological well-being, and career intentions.
WMU is conducting a survey in collaboration with the Officers’ Unions of International Seamen (OUIS). The insights gathered will help the maritime community to consider improvements.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain completely anonymous. You are welcome to share the survey link with seafarers in your network. The participation deadline is 30 June 2025.
Please do download the poster, print it and display it on board your ship or in your office in order to encourage seafarers to participate.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are conducting a comprehensive questionnaire to gather up-to-date insights on seafarer crewing levels, recruitment trends, skill shortages, and training challenges. Your input will directly shape the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, the trusted global source for understanding seafarer supply and demand.
IMO Secretary General calls on the industry to help with the Seafarer Workforce Report for 2026
Please take the survey and help provide valuable input to the new BIMCO & ICS Seafarer Workforce Report which will be released in 2026.
BIMCO Secretary General and CEO David Loosley says "The report examines crewing challenges and forecasts the supply and demand of seafarers. It is an important tool as our industry navigates geopolitical challenges and prepares our ships and seafarers for decarbonisation.
"Thank you, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, for your support and for raising awareness."
