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BIMCO launches new contract for employment of security escort vessels

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a new standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs). The standard is a balanced contractual framework for SEVs that accompany merchant ships in high threat areas such as the Gulf of Guinea which has recently seen a rise in piracy activity as the dry ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

BIMCO adopts the industry’s first ship sale and leaseback standard

Sale and leaseback transactions have seen a substantial increase in recent years as an alternative method of ship financing, and BIMCO has adopted a new term sheet which will facilitate the negotiation of sale and leaseback deals and make the process cheaper for parties involved.

GENCON 2022

GENCON 2022 is BIMCO's latest edition of GENCON, our flagship contract. See explanations of the new aspects and watch short tutorial videos.

BIMCO Secretary General to step down

BIMCO Secretary General & CEO, Angus Frew, has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020, as he wishes to spend more time in the UK and less time working. The search for his replacement has started.

Background

In view of the increased digitalisation of the shipping industry, BIMCO has developed a standard clause for inclusion in charter parties and other contracts which makes it possible for the parties to sign their contracts and accompanying documents electronically. The publication of the clause should... Please follow the link to continue reading.