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Outcomes of the UN Ocean Conference

07 July 2022

The UN Ocean Conference sets the tone for understanding international priorities for ocean protection, a barometer of feeling towards industry and environmental priorities, and how shipping fits within the global context. From highlighting the BIMCO position on underwater radiated noise and conveying the need for harmonised regulation based on sound science – through to demonstrating the work being undertaken to address the plastic footprint of shipping we are committed to representing our members on the international stage.

BIMCO launches campaign to call for removal of single-use plastics

21 November 2022

BIMCO has launched a campaign to raise awareness and help support the removal of single-use plastic bottles from ships.

Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005

17 April 2024

Latest version of this clause is the 2020 Marine Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties .

China tightens 0.5% sulphur regulation in Yangtze Delta

04 September 2018

China changes its ECA timeline again

BIMCO launches survey to discover the scale of plastic bottle usage at sea

09 June 2022

Reducing the amount of plastic litter in the oceans is a shared responsibility and requires a collective effort. By taking steps to reduce single-use plastics onboard ships, the shipping industry can contribute to addressing the global plastic litter problem.

The March issue of the Bulletin magazine is out

02 March 2021

Get the latest insight and interviews in the new edition of BIMCO’s Bulletin magazine.

MEPC 81 adopts and approves a raft of measures to protect the marine environment

25 March 2024

The IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee at its 81st Session adopted amendments to mandatory instruments and approved a series of measures in order to protect the marine environment- from emission control areas in Canada and Norway through to electronic ballast water record books. A summary of the approvals and adoptions is provided here.

ShippingWatch Conference on Decarbonising Shipping

23 March 2023

BIMCO's Deputy Secretary General, Lars Robert Pedersen, will be a speaker at the conference.

Tanker market report 3 November 2023

06 November 2023

In less than two months’ time, the shipping industry will for the first-time face emission taxes. For many in the market, the inclusion of shipping in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been a ‘tomorrow problem’, but owners and charterers will soon be fixing voyages which are set to arrive in Europe after the 1st of January, and thus incur an offsetting requirement for the portion of the voyage which falls into the new year. The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers - features an overview of the crude oil and oil product tanker market.

Version 6 of the Q88 Questionnaire for tankers

06 March 2024

The updated Version 6 of the tanker industry standard questionnaire help charterers and owners to easily share data, speed up the vetting process, and ensure smarter pre-fixture decision-making.