An introduction to BIMCO's documentary work, with a focus on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
The BIMCO CONWARTIME and VOYWAR War Risks Clauses, respectively for time and voyage charter parties, were last revised in 2004. However, as a result of views recently expressed by the courts, changes in trading practices during the intervening years and insurers’ response to user demands for special... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The latest edition of this contract is LINERTIME 2015.
It seems to be becoming increasingly difficult to find locations where in-water hull cleaning will be allowed for environmental reasons. At the same time, local regulations related to biofouling, are now in place in New Zealand and California, Australia is working on it, and more locations may follo... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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The BIMCO Stevedore Damage Clauses have been revised and updated to reflect current commercial practice and to provide a balanced solution to this often contentious issue. The Clauses were adopted by the Documentary Committee at its meeting in London in May 2008. For the sake of clarity the title o... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The BIMCO Stevedore Damage Clauses have been revised and updated to reflect current commercial practice and to provide a balanced solution to this often contentious issue. The Clauses were adopted by the Documentary Committee at its meeting in London in May 2008. For the sake of clarity the title o... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO has revised its EU Advance Cargo Declaration Clauses for Voyage and Time Charter Parties first issued in 2011. Background The EU Advance Cargo Declaration Clauses were drafted to meet the requirements of the new European Union customs legislation that came into force on 1 January 2011 – the E... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Preamble Clause 1 - Delivery and Charter Period Clause 2 - Cancellation Clause 3 - Redelivery Clause 8 - Hire Clause 9 - Owners’ Obligations Clause 15 - Charterers’ Obligations Clause 18 - Performance of the Vessel - Speed... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Cargo Handling Gear Clause Vessel is equipped with the following cargo handling gear in good working order: ..........................., ........................... which are at Charterers' free disposal, whenever required, together with corresponding running gear and with the necessary motive... Please follow the link to continue reading.
