Additional Gulf of Guinea security advice 23 February 2018 As an additional aide to the advice promulgated on 9 February 2018, BIMCO urges all members to note the guidance and advice contained in the following security notice for ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea region. News story Security Piracy Gulf of Guinea
Carriage of wood pellets - some timely BIMCO advice! 29 March 2017 Some advice in respect of the new wood pellet entries in the IMSBC Code, Amendment 03-15 (2016 Edition) based on a recent enquiry from a member. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group B
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Plague outbreak in Madagascar - what you need to know 20 November 2017 Information about the plague outbreak in Madagascar and any advice needed. News story Ports Crew support Madagascar
BIMCO advices members to check GPS systems before 6 April 03 April 2019 On 6 April 2019, the maritime GPS-SPS system will undergo a week counter roll over which may affect some GPS receivers. News story Safety
Insurance advice 07 June 2016 Political and civil unrest, wars and other conflicts are regularly raising concerns with regard to the safety of navigation and the safety and welfare of seafarers visiting ports belonging to countries involved in such conflicts. Insurance
Strait talking: Security against the backdrop of Grace 1 and Stena Impero 29 August 2019 Join BIMCO's Jakob Larsen, INTERTANKO's Philip Belcher, UK Chamber of Shipping's David Balston, and Tatham Law's Stephen Askins for a candid discussion and clear advice on present and future tanker safety, security and commercial issues in the Straits of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. News story Security Piracy Ports Iran Strait of Hormuz Gulf of Oman
