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Over 300 world leading contracts and clauses
BIMCO’s maritime clauses and contracts cover the full lifecycle of ship-related operation and activity
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BIMCO’s latest news and expert shipping analysis gives our members the best business insight
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BIMCO’s security reports give members crucial advice to keep their ships and personnel safe
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Check your business partner and recover undisputed debt
We help members check new business partners and recover millions of USD (undisputed) yearly
Ships, Ports & Voyage Planning
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Upload a contract or charter party file (DOCX or PDF) for verification and authentication
An authentic BIMCO contract is one generated by SmartCon or a BIMCO-approved system. If your contract has not been generated by SmartCon please contact the secretariat (contracts@bimco.org) for verification of its origins.
Holiday calendar
BIMCO's Holiday Calendar covers general holidays in over 150 countries, plus local holidays and working hours in more than 680 ports around the world.
BIMCO Publications
Want to buy or download a BIMCO publication? Use the link to get access to the ballast water management guide, the ship master’s security manual and many other publications.
Shipping KPI System
Do you want to compare your ship performance vs industry standard and identify efficiency improvements? The Shipping KPI system is the tool for you.
BIMCO Publications
Want to buy or download a BIMCO publication? Use the link to get access to the ballast water management guide, the ship master’s security manual and many other publications.
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The one-stop digital shop for all the standard maritime contracts and clauses you’ll ever need.
Upload a contract or charter party file (DOCX or PDF) for verification and authentication
An authentic BIMCO contract is one generated by SmartCon or a BIMCO-approved system. If your contract has not been generated by SmartCon please contact the secretariat (contracts@bimco.org) for verification of its origins.
Shipping KPI System
Do you want to compare your ship performance vs industry standard and identify efficiency improvements? The Shipping KPI system is the tool for you.
News & trends
Latest News
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 17 September 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 17 September covers Azerbaijan, Iran, Philippines, Russia 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).
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 10 September 2021
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 10 September covers updates on Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the UK P&I club 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).
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - new season 2021/2022 starts now!
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season 2021-2022 has begun on 1st September. BIMCO provides the measures for this season introduced by countries for ships arriving from targeted "BMSB" countries.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 3 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).
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An encouragement to use End User Support for added value
Following several recent adjustments and new features, we encourage Shipping-KPI users to take advantage of the complementary support function.
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BIMCO calls on shipowners to provide information on biofouling management
BIMCO is launching a new survey with the aim of gathering information from shipowners about the effectiveness of their anti-fouling systems (AFS). The information gathered will help BIMCO provide factual information to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about biofouling management in practice.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report
BIMCO provides weekly updates to members about COVID-19 implementation 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). This BIMCO update is for the week ending Friday, 27 August 2021.
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Container cargo industry guidelines for seed cakes transport to mitigate fire incidents onboard ships
Seed cakes transported in containers continue to provide a risk in terms of causing container fires onboard and BIMCO urges the use of joint-industry guidelines to BIMCO members to improve safety for ship and crew.
Latest market updates
Bunker Prices by Mabux
Latest press releases
- Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area
- Industry’s support for piracy declaration rises to nearly 350 signatures
- Shipping industry urges governments to act on USD 5 billion decarbonisation fund
- Shipping industry welcomes Nigeria’s creation of “Deep Blue” to stamp out piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
- New film from BIMCO calls on decisionmakers to support seafarers
Latest market analysis
- Tanker shipping - profitability still a way off for loss-making tankers as pandemic drags on
- Macroeconomics - Global recovery threatened by vaccine inequalities and supply chain woes
- Dry bulk - profits surge to multi-year highs as pandemic related demand and disruptions linger
- Container shipping - onshore disruption leading to record delays and profits
- Cash-rich shipowners double container ship order book in 2021
Latest market reports
- Chinese coal imports from Australia drop 98.6% as restrictions bite
- Containership report July 2021
- Demolition report dated 17 September 2021
- Dry cargo market report dated 17 September 2021
- Newbuilding report dated 21 September 2021
- Sale & purchase report dated 21 September 2021
- Tanker market report 17 September 2021
Latest press releases
- Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area
- Industry’s support for piracy declaration rises to nearly 350 signatures
- Shipping industry urges governments to act on USD 5 billion decarbonisation fund
- Shipping industry welcomes Nigeria’s creation of “Deep Blue” to stamp out piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
- New film from BIMCO calls on decisionmakers to support seafarers
