BIMCO to launch working group to harness members' experience of reducing single use plastics onboard ships

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 on ships, the shipping industry will contribute to addressing the global plastic litter problem. We know that many BIMCO members are taking decisive and positive action in this area and we are keen to learn from their experiences to help shape a bigger industry campaign.

Malaysia, Pahang - Kerteh Marine Terminal

Side event at UN Ocean Conference : Strengthening SDG14 efforts in the shipping and fisheries sectors

The event will focus on how international organisations can successfully partner with national governments, private sector, and academia to address sea-based marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries.

77th meeting of IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee

Following COP 26, it was no surprise that most of the time spent on the deliberations at the 77th meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) focused on GHG reductions from international shipping. Nevertheless, the committee still managed to make progress on ballast water management, marine plastic litter from shipping, black carbon in the Arctic and exhaust gas cleaning systems.

Monthly International Legal Talks by S.A.M: Ship-Based Sources of Marine Plastics

BIMCO's London representative and Manager in the Marine Environment Department, Dr Bev Mackenzie, will take part in a monthly event of short talks and discussion on legal matters run by S.A.M. and provide an introduction to the ship-based sources of plastics and what BIMCO plans to do to address them.

Cameroon, Ebome Marine Term - Situation

Cameroon, Ebome Marine Term - Safety Regulations and Inspections

Malaysia, Pahang, Kerteh Marine Terminal - Infrastructure

MARPOL Annex V amendments on HME and garbage record book

With effect from 1 March 2018, MARPOL Annex V and the related guidelines were amended to effect changes relating to substances that are harmful to the marine environment and form of garbage record book.

Cameroon, Ebome Marine Term - Port Limits