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Inga Marie Frøysa’s creative approach to problem solving has driven the work of BIMCO’s Documentary Committee and helped shape standard contractual agreements for shipping.

Explanatory notes

Applicability of the ISM Code Full industry compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code is to be phased in over a period of 4 years based on two key implementation dates. The ISM Code will apply compulsorily under international law to all cargo vessels and mobile offshore drilling... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Background

BIMCO’s widely-used standard barge bareboat charter party was first formulated and published in 1994 and subsequently revised in 2008 and again in 2021. It is part of a suite of offshore and marine services standard documents produced by BIMCO, which includes SUPPLYTIME, TOWCON, TOWHIRE, HEAVYCON, H... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Training

BIMCO stands out as a world leader for designing and delivering training programmes on key maritime topics. BIMCO is recognised globally for its shipping contracts and clauses which have been delivered to a wide range of trades and sectors for over 110 years. This means BIMCO has exceptional access ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Utsav Mathur

Utsav Mathur is a Partner, commodity trading, shipping, and offshore energy lawyer based in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston office. Utsav’s practice spans disputes (litigation and arbitration), regulatory, and certain transactional work.  Utsav represents energy companies and commodity traders on di... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Antonia Panayides

Antonia is a partner in Reed Smith's Transportation Industry Group. Antonia was called to the Bar in 2006 and has since qualified as a solicitor. She deals with a wide range of contractual offshore and shipping matters. Antonia advises clients on offshore wind projects, specifically in respect of ch... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory notes

The following notes are intended to provide an explanation of the reasoning behind the clauses of the BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018 that are not self-explanatory. Clause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 – Specifications/Grades/Quality Clause 3 – Quantities/Measurements Clause 4 – Sampling Cla... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Background

In 2019, BIMCO decided to develop a time charter party for accommodation support vessels (ASVs) engaged in the offshore oil and gas and renewables sectors. Although the market for ASVs is relatively small the new form, which has been codenamed ASVTIME, will fill an important gap in BIMCO’s suite of ... Please follow the link to continue reading.