New Zealand - Maritime Transport Act 1994

IBIA and BIMCO team up to collaborate on fuel and maritime challenges

IBIA - The International Bunker Industry Association and BIMCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on some of the monumental challenges and opportunities within the areas of bunker, marine energy and maritime sectors and help facilitate shipping’s decarbonisation efforts.

15+15 webinar: 3 ways ESG is changing maritime; and how do we unlock its full potential

ESG has gone from a buzzword to either a controversial topic or one that lacks clarity within maritime and beyond; the only thing for certain is that it is here to stay. Yet the remains a lot of uncertainty around what it means for the maritime world and how to best optimise its full potential. The World ESG Forum is a newly established think tank which aims to simplify ESG, make it practical for the maritime sector and beyond to use it as an opportunity to stand apart and make an impact. In this presentation, the Forum's Chair, Gina Panayiotou , will delve into: The business case for ESG How many aspects of maritime affairs it impacts (From regulatory compliance and reporting, such as CSRD, human rights, seafarer wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, energy transition, decarbonisation and even financing of newbuild projects.) How to assess your scope of influence & engage stakeholders How to avoid greenwashing Formulating business strategy to get it right!

What you should know about the 2022 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention

Recent amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, are set to come into effect in December 2024. Key changes include modifications to recruitment, repatriation, recreational facilities, food and catering, medical care, and accident prevention. This article provides an overview of the significant updates.

BIMCO welcomes first peek through the Maritime Single Window

From 2019 new mandatory requirements on electronic exchange of information will require public authorities to establish systems to assist ship clearance processes.

Maritime Labour Convention 2018 Amendments enter into force next month!

The 2018 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended ( MLC,2006) will enter into force on 26 December 2020. BIMCO advises on what these amendments are and how shipowners/ managers/ operators can achieve compliance accordingly.

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Beyond celebrating women: Creating a fair and inclusive maritime industry for all - Special edition for the International Day for Women in Maritime

Companies want and should celebrate the women in the maritime industry. But not all women feel comfortable being celebrated, as it can make them feel singled out. Some feel it might create the impression that they are being given special treatment, while others shy away from the spotlight and just want to get on with their jobs and be treated fairly.

Round Table Shipping Organisations Highlight Key Issues for the Maritime Industry

Leaders of the Round Table of International Shipping Associations - BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping and INTERTANKO - met virtually last week to debate key issues facing the maritime industry today. At the meeting, the associations affirmed the industry’s commitment to universal recognition for seafarers, the decarbonisation of shipping and addressing the threat to shipping from piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

BIMCO looking at the Maritime Single Window at FAL 41

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