In a bid to encourage wider adoption of just in time (JIT) arrival principles in the bulk sector, BIMCO has published a new clause for voyage charter parties to promote more efficient shipping procedures and as a result, help reduce CO2 emissions.
Background The revision of the BIMCO IOCD Clause for Time Charter Parties was prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The clause is not intended to be a “COVID-19 clause” - it is designed with future epidemics and pandemics in mind. The BIMCO IOCD Clause 2022 is appropriate for outbreaks of diseases on ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO HME Cargo Residues Disposal Clause for Voyage Charter Parties 2014 If the cargo is harmful to the marine environment (HME) in accordance with MARPOL Annex V, the Charterers shall be responsible for all extra costs and time and/or losses incurred by the Owners associated with the storage, remov... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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BIMCO has initiated work to develop a standard charter party for Accommodation Support Vessels (ASVs) to provide the industry with a balanced standard document that can be used in the offshore sectors.
Successfully implementing a Just In Time (JIT) arrival scheme is dependent not only on an efficient operational framework but also on important contractual considerations. Therefore, BIMCO has formed a small group of experts to help draft a new Just In Time Clause which will focus on these contractu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Securing Materials Removal Clauses for Voyage Charter Parties 2008 At each discharge port the Charterers shall, in their time and at their risk and expense, endeavour to remove from the vessel lashing, securing and other materials supplied by the Charterers and no longer required for cargo ope... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Stevedore Damage Clause for FIO Voyage Charter Parties 2008 (a) The Charterers shall be responsible for damage (fair wear and tear excepted) to any part of the Vessel caused by Stevedores. The Charterers shall be liable for all costs for repairing such damage and for any time lost, which shall... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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