SHIPMAN 2009 20 September 2016 SHIPMAN is a ship management agreement that may include crew, technical and commercial management as well as insurance arrangements in respect of a ship. The latest edition of this contract is SHIPMAN 2009. Copyright in SHIPMAN 2009 is held by BIMCO. Contract SHIPMAN 2009 Ship management SmartCon
BIMCO supports shipowners with concise, practical ballast water management guidance 14 September 2016 BIMCO and Fathom have published an updated 2016 edition of their practical, step-by-step guidance publication that helps shipowners understand ballast water management requirements. Press release Priority news Environment
Ballast Water Management – the clock is ticking! 12 June 2017 The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) enters into force 8 September 2017 and preparation time is running out! News story Environment Ballast water management
United States Coast Guard grants BWMS type approval 05 December 2016 On 2 December 2016, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) granted type approval to the first ever Ballast Water Management System (BWMS). Even though this is a major step forward, the BWMS in question might not be suitable for all ships and trades. News story Environment Ballast water management USA
EU MRV Regulation primary guidance 24 May 2017 European Sustainable Shipping Forum(ESSF) subgroup on MRV has completed its work and the results are forwarded for final endorsement by the ESSF Plenary before publication. Draft guidelines on different subjects that will help you in the preparing and making EU MRV Management Plans for individual ships are provided. News story Environment Emission to air
Last minute reminder about the BWM Convention key issues 07 September 2017 The IMO International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) enters into force and all ballast water to be discharged on or after 8 September 2017 must be either D-1 or D-2 compliant. News story Environment Ballast water management
Ballast Water Management - Reminder/Update 31 March 2017 Tne International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) enters into force 8 September 2017! News story Environment Ballast water management
Analysis of the USCG Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extension Program 29 March 2017 The USCG has recently modified its policy with regards to the granting of extended compliance dates for Ballast Water management systems. Analysis and information on these changes have been kindly provided by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) as well as a USCG document on Highlights and Tips for Application - Extended Compliance Dates under USCG Ballast Water Management regulations. News story Environment Ballast water management USA
Califonia State - Ships Fee Increased to $1,000 Effective 1st April 2017 20 April 2017 The California State Lands Commission (CSLC) approved regulations that increased the fee paid by vessels with a qualifying voyage arrival at a California port. The fee was increased from $850 to $1,000. The Board of Equalization will begin collecting the increased fee on or after 1st April 2017. The Marine Invasive Species Act requires ships over 300 GRT and carrying or capable of carrying ballast water that arrive at a California port to submit a US Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Report to the CSLC. News story Regulations Environment Ballast water management USA California
BIMCO’s new Shipmaster’s Ballast Water Manual now available to order 26 September 2017 BIMCO's has launched a practical guide for shipmasters managing new ballast water management systems. It coincides with the entry into force of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. News story Ballast water management
