Following COP 26, it was no surprise that most of the time spent on the deliberations at the 77th meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) focused on GHG reductions from international shipping. Nevertheless, the committee still managed to make progress on ballast water ma... Please follow the link to continue reading.
In a clear sign of industry support for BIMCO’s initiative to develop a new ship sale and purchase agreement, the organisation has received over 800 individual comments on its consultation draft, which will shape the final version of the agreement.
Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026. Given the growing demand for STCW c... Please follow the link to continue reading.
A new survey being carried out as part of the BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report 2015 is directly engaging seafarers in order to understand their views on life at sea and outlook for the industry’s manpower in the years ahead. Preliminary results of the new survey indicate that the majority of respondents ar... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 1 (Novation) Clause 2 (Guarantees) Clause 3 (Representation and Warranties) Clause 4 (Supervision) Clause 5 (Costs and Expenses) Clause 6 (Third Party Rights) Clause 7 (Notices) Clause 8 (Dispute Resolution Clause) Introduction Novation ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Emission trading systems (ETS) are “cap and trade” schemes that permit the emission of greenhouse gases in exchange for allowances. Over time the quantity of allowances available to industry are reduced as an incentive to reduce emissions through increased efficiency and the use of alternative fuels... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Drafting Team The CII Clause for Voyage Charter Parties is the result of a collaborative and consensual process between owners, charterers, P&I clubs and legal experts. BIMCO is grateful to the following individuals: Peter Eckhardt, F. Laeisz (Chairperson) ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 1 (Novation) Clause 2 (Amendments to the Time Charter Party) Clause 3 (Charter Hire) Clause 4 (Warranties) Clause 5 (Effective Time Survey) Clause 6 (Mutual Renewal of Guarantees) Clause 7 (Assurances... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (adopted in a consolidated revised Annex VI) are due to enter into force on 1 November 2022, with the requirements for EEXI certification coming into effect from 1 January 2023. The new regulations will require applicable ships to have their attained EEXI calculated... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Clause 1 (Novation) Clause 2 (Charter Hire) Clause 3 (Warranties) Clause 4 (Bunkers) Clause 5 (Original Charterers’ Equipment on the Vessel) Clause 6 (Effective Time Survey) Clause 7 (Mutual Renewal of Guaran... Please follow the link to continue reading.
