Introduction Laytime and demurrage are fundamental to tramp shipping. Specialist terms which have evolved over the years have been extensively analysed by legal commentators and frequently tested in the courts. This has resulted in subtle distinctions where a choice of term or use of language can ad... Please follow the link to continue reading.
SHIPMAN is one of the most widely used ship management agreements in the shipping industry. The agreement was first published in 1988 and updated in 1998 and 2009 to reflect changes in ship management practices, regulatory developments, etc. Despite the continuing wide use of SHIPMAN 2009, changes... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction In response to the need for up to date provisions covering long-term representation by agents, BIMCO and FONASBA have developed a new General Agency Agreement. BIMCO would like to thank the following Subcommittee members for their efforts in developing this contract: Mr Han van Bl... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Although the Hong Kong Convention on the Recycling of Ships is not yet in force, there are a number of shipowners who are already seeking recycling yards with “green” credentials where their ships can be dismantled in an environmentally safe manner. The RECYCLECON contract voluntarily incorporates m... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Martin Juste has a special focus on offshore wind, transport and shipping and ports and advises clients regarding transactions in the offshore wind and renewable industry. He has been involved in and negotiated a large number of major offshore wind projects around the globe and is one of the most ex... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Simon Tatham of Tatham & Co reviews the rising use of the 2021 updates to BIMCO's TOWCON and TOWHIRE standard contracts.
The third edition of the industry cyber risk management guidelines, Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, addresses the requirement to incorporate cyber risks in the ship’s safety management system (SMS). It also reflects a deeper experience with risk assessments of operational technology (OT)... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The BIMCO Maritime Operations Academy offers a comprehensive week-long training programme covering highly relevant topics related to maritime operations, such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical tensions.
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.
Introduction Part I Part II Clause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 - Appointment of Crew Managers Clause 3 - Basis of Agreement Clause 4 - Crew Insurance Arrangements Clause 5 - Crew Managers’ Obligations Clause 6 - Owners’ Obligations Clause 7 - Crew Management Fee Clause ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
