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- Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive
- BIMCO calls on IMO to solve legal inconsistencies in ship recycling conventions
- BIMCO starts work on contract for growing wind turbine market
- Joint WSC, BIMCO and ICS statement on joint international statement on Red Sea attacks
- Stinne Taiger Ivø appointed Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO
- BIMCO calls for immediate end to attacks on international shipping
- BIMCO and global mining companies release position paper on trade digitalisation
- BIMCO adopts portfolio of four ETS clauses
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BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with over 2,000 members in 130 countries, representing 62% of the world's tonnage.This section provides an overview of BIMCO’s spokespeople, their areas, biographical details and photos.
Priority news
November 2022
BIMCO launches campaign to call for removal of single-use plastics
BIMCO has launched a campaign to raise awareness and help support the removal of single-use plastic bottles from ships.
BIMCO’s CII clause adopted
The BIMCO Documentary Committee has adopted a CII Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties which will help the industry commercially navigate the complexities of the new CII regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
BIMCO joins the Blue Visby Consortium to support digitalisation
BIMCO has joined the Blue Visby Consortium to support research into practical solutions that help reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
October 2022
Gudrun Janssens joins BIMCO to head new Brussels office
BIMCO has hired Gudrun Janssens as Manager, Intergovernmental Engagement, at its new office in Brussels, as the organisation seeks to be closer to the EU decision-making process and continue to expand its global reach.
BIMCO publishes updated GENCON contract
BIMCO has published a revised and updated version GENCON 2022 - one of its flagship contracts within its portfolio of standard contracts for the maritime industry. The revisions reflect significant changes in the regulatory landscape since the contract was last updated.
BIMCO ship recycling report confirms need for non-EU yards on EU list
A report commissioned by BIMCO shows that while the EU list of approved ship recycling facilities continues to grow, new additions have not added significant capacity to meet the demands of the global shipping industry. Therefore, BIMCO believes focus must shift towards adding facilities outside of the EU. The report also shows that the EU audit system works as intended for non-EU recycling facilities.
August 2022
Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area
At 00:01 UTC on 1 January 2023, the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) for piracy will be removed. The removal of the HRA reflects a significantly improved piracy situation in the region, but voyage preparation, threat and risk assessment are essential when following Best Management Practice 5 (BMP5).
July 2022
Nigeria and shipping industry launch strategy to eliminate piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
The Government of Nigeria and shipping stakeholders launch a strategy to end piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). Despite a 60 percent decline in piracy-related attacks, following increased counter-piracy efforts, all reported crew kidnappings in 2021 were reported in the GoG. The strategy establishes a mechanism to improve and reinforce best counter-piracy practices by both local and global actors.
IBIA and BIMCO survey confirms a desire for bunker supplier licensing schemes
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, launched an extensive online survey in February 2022 to identify to which extent the maritime industry stakeholders believe there is a need for a wider adoption of bunker licensing schemes, mass flow metering (MFM) and transparency to improve market conditions. The answer – for the most part – is yes.
June 2022
BIMCO hires Thomas Damsgaard to head Houston office
In the process of expanding its global reach and to better provide services to members in the Americas, BI M CO has hired Thomas Damsgaard to head its new office in Houston , United States . BIMCO also has ambitions to open an office in Brussels.
