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Underwater radiated noise from ships - IMO guidelines revised
02 February 2023Focus on underwater radiated noise from shipping has grown significantly over the past few years. Consequently, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to raise awareness of the subject by issuing updated non-mandatory guidelines with the aim of monitoring the impact and thus ascertaining the efficacy of various mitigation solutions.
Container cargo industry guidelines for seed cakes transport to mitigate fire incidents onboard ships
23 August 2021Seed cakes transported in containers continue to provide a risk in terms of causing container fires onboard and BIMCO urges the use of joint-industry guidelines to BIMCO members to improve safety for ship and crew.
Mexico alert – smuggling of illegal narcotics – risk of ship detention and crew arrest
12 May 2020The International Group of P&I Clubs, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO and InterManager (the “international industry organisations”) draw Members’ attention to the series of recent ship detentions and crew arrests in Mexico and, in the case of the UBC Savannah, the lengthy and continuing detention in custody of the ship’s Master without any formal charges against him, following the discovery of illegal narcotics on board.
IMO’s safety committee approves measures to improve safety on board ships
21 May 2021The Maritime Safety Committee 103 meeting (MSC 103) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was held 5 to 14 May 2021. Several important decisions were made that will affect shipowners directly. These include upcoming changes to fire safety systems on board to help prevent fires, as well as changes to the search and rescue manuals on board ships.
IMO’s safety committee approves measures to improve safety on board ships
21 May 2021The Maritime Safety Committee 103 meeting (MSC 103) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was held 5 to 14 May 2021. Several important decisions were made that will affect shipowners directly. These include upcoming changes to fire safety systems on board to help prevent fires, as well as changes to the search and rescue manuals on board ships.
US Coast Guard introduces new examinations for foreign ships calling US ports
20 January 2020BIMCO has received information about changes made by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to its Port State Control (PSC) boarding matrix.
BIMCO guidance on COVID-19 implications for ships’ certificates
16 March 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some ships are experiencing operational challenges, such as shipyards or dry docks closing down. In addition, surveys and audits can in some cases not be conducted because surveyors are unable to attend the ships due to travel restrictions or quarantines.
BIMCO adopts the industry’s first ship sale and leaseback standard
21 September 2020Sale and leaseback transactions have seen a substantial increase in recent years as an alternative method of ship financing, and BIMCO has adopted a new term sheet which will facilitate the negotiation of sale and leaseback deals and make the process cheaper for parties involved.
BIMCO London International Shipping Week roundtable shines light on the complexity of ship recycling regulations
25 September 2023The BIMCO roundtable on safe and environmentally sound ship recycling held during London International Shipping Week highlighted the need for debunking myths around the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and urged all stakeholders to work together to realise the convention’s potential.
