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Explanatory notes

Two new standard clauses have been developed to allocate responsibility under a charter party for materials provided by and used by the charterers to secure cargo. The clauses were adopted by the Documentary Committee at its meeting in London in May 2008. The Securing Materials Removal Clauses are i... Please follow the link to continue reading.

BIMCO publishes COVID-19 crew change clause

BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the COVID-19 “lockdown” for periods often extending beyond their contracts of employment.

BPTIME3

BPTIME3 is a tanker charter party that was developed by BP in association with BIMCO. Copyright in this document is held by BP. The latest edition of this contract is BPTIME, issued in 2001.

Explanatory notes

Two new standard clauses have been developed to allocate responsibility under a charter party for materials provided by and used by the charterers to secure cargo. The clauses were adopted by the Documentary Committee at its meeting in London in May 2008. The Securing Materials Removal Clauses are i... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Fit for purpose: are your bunker clauses 2020 ready?

Technical, regulatory and financial aspects of the 2020 global fuel sulphur cap regime understandably loom large in people’s minds. But the importance of the contractual dimension should not be overlooked. BIMCO is forging ahead with an all-encompassing 2020 Clause for charter parties, which should ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Fit for purpose: are your bunker clauses 2020 ready?

Technical, regulatory and financial aspects of the 2020 global fuel sulphur cap regime understandably loom large in people’s minds. But the importance of the contractual dimension should not be overlooked. BIMCO is forging ahead with an all-encompassing 2020 Clause for charter parties, which should ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Both-to-Blame Collision Clause

BIMCO Both-to-Blame Collision Clause If the Vessel comes into collision with another ship as a result of the negligence of the other ship and any act, neglect or default of the Master, Mariner, Pilot or the servants of the Carrier in the navigation or in the management of the Vessel, the owners of ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Currency Clause

BIMCO Currency Clause It is mutually agreed that the monthly hire due under Clause ....... is based upon the mean of the present Bank of England's selling and buying rate for the U.S. dollar, viz: $ ...... to the Pound Sterling. Should this mean rate fluctuate it is understood and agreed that the S... Please follow the link to continue reading.