BIMCO Search Results

Dangers associated with the carriage of palm kernel shells

18 April 2023

Palm kernel shells are not to be confused with palm kernel expellers which is listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code under the generic entries of the various categories of seed cakes. Palm kernel shells are not listed in the IMSBC Code at the moment due to ongoing investigation about the actual properties of the cargo which does not in any way mitigate the dangers that these cargoes carry should one decide to go ahead and fix a shipment on it.

Greenland, Nuuk - Crew Issues

27 February 2018

BIMCO urges IMO to harmonise digital data reporting

04 June 2018

In 2019 the new mandatory requirements on Electronic Data Interchange require public authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information to assist ship clearance processes.

IMO SDC 5 will continue the work to make mooring safer on future ships

19 January 2018

The 5th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 5) will be held in London from 22 to 26 January 2018.

Industry’s support for piracy declaration rises to nearly 350 signatures

29 June 2021

Steadily increasing support for the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy, combined with Nigeria announcing significant investment to address the ongoing piracy issue in the Gulf of Guinea, raises hope that efforts are on the right track to end piracy in the region and increase safety for seafarers.

Pakistan, Muhammad Bin Qasim - Crew Issues

27 February 2018

Italy - Anchorage dues

28 February 2018

What we are working on

14 March 2024

Using feedback and experience from members and the industry, BIMCO keeps all its clauses and contracts under review. We have subcommittees working on the following updates or new projects, or have reviews planned to start in the coming months.

Panama - Freight tax

21 February 2019

MSC 98 will consider the future for unmanned shipping

02 June 2017

For the first time, IMO will discuss the maritime autonomous ships. The use of autonomous ships – or so-called unmanned ships - will create the need for a regulatory framework for such ships and their interaction and co-existence with manned ships.