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BIMCO Secretary General to step down

BIMCO Secretary General & CEO, Angus Frew, has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020, as he wishes to spend more time in the UK and less time working. The search for his replacement has started.

Explanatory notes

Background The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 will enter into force On 20 August 2013. The new labour standard consolidates and updates more than 68 international labour standards related to the Maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention is designed to provide comprehe... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory notes

Background The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 will enter into force On 20 August 2013. The new labour standard consolidates and updates more than 68 international labour standards related to the Maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention is designed to provide comprehe... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Update on the Qatar situation

The cutting of diplomatic ties with Qatar imposed by a number of Arab states with effect from 6 June 2017 has also impacted the operation of ships in the area due to the restrictions imposed. 

Explanatory notes

Background The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 will enter into force On 20 August 2013. The new labour standard consolidates and updates more than 68 international labour standards related to the Maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention is designed to provide comprehe... Please follow the link to continue reading.

New BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report warns of serious potential officer shortage

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.