NEWBUILDCON is the industry’s only international standard shipbuilding contract designed for use in any jurisdiction and for any type of ship. BIMCO’s objective in creating NEWBUILDCON was to balance the interests of shipowners and shipbuilders in a clearly written and well-structured comprehensive ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
This eBook includes a sample copy of the NEWBUILDCON contract and the related explanatory notes in the latest version.
Introduction The Mission The Main Criteria PART I – BOX LAYOUT Part II – Terms and Conditions Section 1 - VESSEL Clause 1 (Builder’s and Buyer’s Obligations) Clause 2 (Description) Clause 3 (Classification, Rules and Regulations) Clause 4 (IMO Hazardo... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The industry’s first ever standard ship conversion contract, CONVERSIONCON, complements BIMCO’s other ship repair and construction contracts.
A buyer’s payment instalments are at risk under a shipbuilding contract until the shipyard delivers the ship. To safeguard against the risk of the shipyard defaulting or becoming insolvent it is common practice to cover this risk with a refund guarantee issued by a bank. BIMCO’s Documentary Committe... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Ship conversion projects range from small scale modifications to full scale conversions when, for example, a ship is converted for a whole new purpose. CONVERSIONCON is designed to be scalable for both small and large projects. This is achieved using annexes and industry-familiar clauses that are fo... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO and MAN Energy Solutions hosted a conference for software suppliers delivering Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to expand the use of Shipdex. Shipdex is the standard protocol for exchanging technical data - such as manuals – electronically between supplier and ships directly,... Please follow the link to continue reading.
A buyer’s payment instalments are at risk under a shipbuilding contract until the shipyard delivers the ship. To safeguard against the risk of the shipyard defaulting or becoming insolvent it is common practice to cover this risk with a refund guarantee issued by a bank. BIMCO’s Documentary Committe... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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