Shipping encouraged to use new transitional measures for ship recycling 22 January 2016 Shipping companies are being strongly encouraged to use new ‘Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling’ launched by a wide coalition of international shipping industry organisations. Press release Priority news Environment protection Recycling
EU ship recycling rules can affect non-EU flags 08 April 2019 Since the beginning of 2019, the EU has had its own set of rules for ship recycling. The rules may even influence shipowners not using an EU flag. News story Environment protection Recycling European Union
BIMCO's advice on ship recycling 29 March 2019 Shipowners have a role to play, and responsibility to take, in the transitional period before the Hong Kong Convention enters into force. In this context BIMCO recommends to its members to use facilities that live up to requirements of the Hong Kong Convention already before its entry into force. Advice Environment protection Recycling
EU-flagged newbuildings to carry IHM 28 December 2018 Starting 31 December 2018, EU-flagged newbuildings must carry out an inventory of hazardous materials on board and carry relevant certification. News story Safety Ships inspections and Port State control Environment protection Recycling European Union
BIMCO paves the way to IMO strategy on greenhouse gasses 30 June 2017 BIMCO contributes actively in the development of IMO's strategy to limit the average global temperature rise below 2°C. News story Environment protection Ballast water management Emission to air Emission to sea Recycling
MEPC reaffirms that early movers of ballast water systems are not penalised 07 July 2017 MEPC 71 progressed in ensuring smoother implementation of the ballast water convention. One of the achievements was reaffirming the agreement regarding the provisions for non-penalisation of early movers that have installed ballast water management systems according to G8 guidelines. News story Environment protection Ballast water management Emission to air Emission to sea Recycling Safety Ships inspections and Port State control
IMO backs the industry proposal for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020 09 February 2018 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) met in London this week. This is a short overview of the most important points discussed. News story Environment protection Ballast water management Biofouling Emission to air Emission to sea Recycling Safety Navigation Ships inspections and Port State control
DEMOLISHCON 20 September 2016 DEMOLISHCON is a standard contract for the sale of ships for demolition and recycling. The latest edition of this contract is DEMOLISHCON, issued in 2001. Contract DEMOLISHCON Sale and purchase
RECYCLECON 20 September 2016 RECYCLECON is a standard contract for the sale of ships for recycling in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The contract incorporates many of the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (the Hong Kong Convention) such as the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and the Ship Recycling Plan. The latest edition of this contract is RECYCLECON, issued in 2012. Copyright in RECYCLECON is held by BIMCO. Contract RECYCLECON Sale and purchase Ship building
