An introduction to BIMCO's documentary work, with a focus on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Discover the latest updates on BIMCO's documentary work programme, exploring the work on the Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS)
The latest edition of this clause is the Piracy Clause for Consecutive Voyage Charter Parties and COAs 2013.
BIMCO has hosted a panel session on arbitration in Shanghai to discuss current issues such as the future of arbitration centres, the impact of BREXIT, the impact from the emergence of China as a leading shipping nation and much more.
As a result of increasing tension in the Persian Gulf area following recent attacks on two tankers, War Risk underwriters are charging additional premiums (AP) for calls to the Arabian Gulf/Gulf of Oman. Some underwriters are charging a flat rate for all tonnage operating in the area, while others a... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved two charter party sanctions clauses to help owners and charterers manage due diligence policies and navigate an increasingly complex environment of economic and trade sanctions imposed by governments.
The clause comprehensively sets out a complete code to address force majeure with a detailed and up to date definition of force majeure events. The rationale is that when a force majeure event occurs, the parties will find themselves in a crisis situation and will benefit from a contractual regime a... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Sophie is Legal Director of Clyde & Co LLP. Sophie advises on a wide range of contentious shipping matters, disputes arising out of charterparties, bills of lading, ship building contracts, and contracts of affreightment. She also has experience advising on general average and salvage following mari... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The experiences of operating during the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges this has created have prompted a review of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clauses (the "IOCD Clauses”).
Cristan Evans is a partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP and specialises in the resolution of shipping and trade disputes. He provides practical, commercial advice with the aim of resolving the most complex disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Cristan acts for shipowners, charterers, carg... Please follow the link to continue reading.
