What does the “IMO 2020” regulation really say? A quick guide 30 October 2018 The shipping industry has all eyes firmly fixed on the topic, but what exactly do the “IMO 2020” global sulphur cap regulations say? This guide looks at five highly relevant topics, how to comply and how the regulation will be enforced. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Clause Bunkers
Most risks associated with new blended fuel are old ones 05 October 2018 History has taught the industry that increased fuel blending is a recipe for quality issues, but the lessons to be learned as 2020 approaches are not new. Environment 2020 sulphur cap
Container Shipping - Striking the balance is tough when everyone wants to get “back into the black” 16 March 2015 The labour conflict that caused a widespread and highly disruptive strike and subsequent congestion in most US West Coast ports, especially for the container shipping industry ended toward the end of February. Market analysis Container 2015
Dry bulk shipping: seasonality, higher fuel costs, and coronavirus disruption behind poor start to new decade for dry bulk earnings 26 February 2020 The fundamental balance will continue to deteriorate in 2020, offering little support to operators hoping to pass on higher fuel costs, caused by the sulphur cap, to shippers. Market analysis Market reports Macro Dry cargo
About us and our members 26 July 2017 BIMCO is the world’s largest direct-membership organisation for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers and agents. In total, around 60% of the world’s merchant fleet is a BIMCO member, measured by tonnage (weight of the unloaded ships).
Underwater radiated noise 11 December 2019 BIMCO's position on "underwater radiated noise" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors. BIMCO statement Environment
Safe and efficient navigation 11 December 2019 BIMCO's position on "safe and efficient navigation" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors. BIMCO statement Safety
BIMCO encourages uniform ship-port data exchange in IMO submission 17 February 2020 BIMCO, flag administrations and port associations have submitted a proposal to the IMO Facilitation Committee to develop IMO guidelines that provide global industry standards for data and data sharing, with the aim to enhance communication and thereby efficiency during port calls. News story Maritime digitalisation Ship-shore interface Ports Safety Navigation
Carriage of palm kernel shells – are they dangerous cargo? 07 February 2017 Due to a couple of incidents in late 2015 and early 2016 shipments of palm kernel shells were were shown to emit very high levels of methane (flammable ) gas in the cargo spaces. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
US regulations affecting your ships - get the May update! 08 June 2017 This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The full CSA May report is also provided. News story Environment Restrictions and sanctions Ports USA
