Learn about CO2 Emission Conversion Factor (Cf) guidelines for MARPOL Annex VI, encouraging sustainable biofuels and certification schemes for reduced emissions in fuel consumption reporting to IMO DCS.
BIMCO supports a proposal from the Netherlands and Germany to amend MSC.1/Circ. 1374 concerning the removal of asbestos containing material (ACM) installed on board ships with the aim to keep both ships and crew safe.
BIMCO's submissions influenced progress at the 11th IMO Sub-committee on Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR 11), focusing on guidelines for in-water cleaning, plastic pellet loss reduction, and regulation of discharge water from exhaust gas cleaning systems.
This short guide highlights some of the key issues that may affect the obligations and rights of contracting parties following developments in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, with a focus on BIMCO clauses. In all circumstances, parties should carefully review their contractual terms for current and fu...
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BIMCO officially adopts SHIPMAN 2024, the revised version of its widely used ship management agreement, following a comprehensive two-year review process involving key stakeholders in the maritime industry.
In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
The joint subcommittee established by BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA) met this week in New York to continue its revision of the much-used voyage tanker charter party, ASBATANKVOY, which was last updated in 1977.
International support for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Guinea by non-regional navies is growing. BIMCO strongly supports the efforts and is committed to stimulating discussions and finding solutions to repress piracy in the region. A recent plenary meeting saw support from many nations in ...
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