BIMCO encourages proposals to stop injuries caused by free fall boats 17 March 2017 New regulations for lifting appliances and lifesaving appliances are approaching. BIMCO co-sponsors a paper to stop accidents caused by free fall lifeboats during drills. News story Safety Crew support Cargo
BIMCO welcomes first peek through the Maritime Single Window 07 April 2017 From 2019 new mandatory requirements on electronic exchange of information will require public authorities to establish systems to assist ship clearance processes. News story Safety Security Cargo Crew support
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention entering into force next year 17 December 2019 The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 which entered into force on 20 August 2013 has undergone a third round of amendments in 2018. Find out what these amendments are and the expected date of entry into force in 2020. News story Crew support
Maritme Labour Convention new regulations - date of entry into force 08 October 2018 BIMCO advises on the date of entry into force for the second round of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) relating to harassment and bullying on board ships and the extension of the validity of MLC certificate. News story Crew support
Maritime Labour Convention - check out the new regulations adopted! 22 September 2017 The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 which entered into force on 20 August 2013 has undergone a second round of amendments in 2016. Find out what these amendments are. News story Crew support
Maritime Labour Convention Consolidated text available now! 05 February 2019 A consolidated Maritime Labour Convention text is now available which includes the 2014 and 2016 amendments. News story Crew support
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency - BIMCO advises 31 January 2020 Since 23 January 2020, BIMCO has been busy updating members about this serious coronavirus outbreak online and it has now been announced by WHO yesterday that it is officially a global health emergency. BIMCO advises members of how this outbreak can be monitored closely and issues information and guidance accordingly. News story Crew support Health and medical Coronavirus - COVID-19 Ports
Novel Coronavirus - implementation measures taken by various countries 28 January 2020 BIMCO is monitoring this novel coronavirus outbreak closely and will attempt to provide members with the latest information relating to measures implemented by various countries to combat this global and serious outbreak which could impact sea transport. News story Crew support Health and medical Coronavirus - COVID-19 Ports
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
