- FIT Alliance launches eBL declaration to secure commitment to digitalisation
- Landmark IMO Strategy on GHG reductions from ships adopted
- BIMCO calls on shipowners as Bangladesh and Liberia ratify the HK Convention
- BIMCO launches industry film calling for safe ship recycling
- Nikolaus H. Schües elected BIMCO President
- BIMCO applauds Bangladeshi Hong Kong Convention pledge after industry visit
- BIMCO launches campaign to accelerate uptake of electronic bills of lading
- BIMCO continues to seek feedback on CII clause and explain regulatory complexities
- BIMCO launches campaign to call for removal of single-use plastics
- BIMCO’s CII clause adopted
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BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with over 2,000 members in around 130 countries, representing 62% of the global fleet.This section provides an overview of BIMCO’s spokespeople, their areas, biographical details and photos.
Priority news
March 2020
Round Table to organise joint meeting on Gulf of Guinea piracy
The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current issues including piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
The March issue of the Bulletin magazine is out
Get the latest insight and interviews in the March edition of BIMCO’s Bulletin magazine.
February 2020
Updates to restrictions related to COVID-19
A summary of adjustments to restricitions related to COVID-19 being issued within the last week
WHO issues interim guidance for managing outbreak on board ships
World Health Organization (WHO) issues interim guidance on operational considerations for managing coronavirus outbreak on board ships.
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO launch survey to identify fuel oil issues
The IMO 2020 global sulphur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force for over one month. BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO are calling on fleet- and vessel managers, as well as technical superintendents, to share their insight and experiences with the new IMO 2020 compliant fuels.
Coronavirus - IMO and WHO issue joint statement
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have joined forces to issue a joint- statement in response to the challenges faced by the shipping industry during this coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus - IMO issues timely advice regarding impact on shipping industry
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) issues a follow-up on coronavirus.
Coronavirus Outbreak – Advice and updates from BIMCO
In response to a rising number of enquiries from members, BIMCO is constantly updating its website with contractual and practical advice regarding the outbreak of the Coronavirus, which has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Please find our designated content page here.
January 2020
BIMCO imposes travel and meeting restrictions due to Coronavirus
BIMCO is an international association organising training courses, seminars, subcommittee meetings, working groups, etc. worldwide. As a consequence of the current spread of Coronavirus, BIMCO has decided that no BIMCO staff can travel to the Far East until further notice.
BIMCO issues update on Persian Gulf tensions and sanctions clauses
After the killing of General Qassem Soleimani by a US drone in early January 2020, and the following retaliation by Iran, BIMCO is publishing its view of the escalated tension in the Persian Gulf, as well as advice regarding the new sanctions clauses, and encourages owners, operators and charterers to follow the operational and contractual guidance set out in this article.
