Governance

As a member-based organisation, BIMCO's members meet bi-annually in general meetings, electing the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and other committees in accordance with the BIMCO Rules.

President

The current BIMCO President is Nikolaus H. Schües.

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Board of Directors

The BIMCO Board of Directors' role and responsibility is to ensure that BIMCO is governed in accordance with the BIMCO Rules and in adherence to the Vision and Mission Statements of BIMCO.

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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee conducts the business and affairs of BIMCO, reporting to the Board.

Flags and country signs on a committee table in BIMCO House

Documentary Committee

The Documentary Committee directs the affairs of BIMCO relating to documentary and similar matters.

Flags and country signs on a committee table in BIMCO House

Marine Environment Committee

The Marine Environment Committee directs the affairs of BIMCO relating to marine environment matters

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Maritime Safety & Security Committee

The Maritime Safety and Security Committee shall direct the affairs of BIMCO relating to maritime safety and security matters

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Secretariat Leadership Team

Managing the day-to-day running of BIMCO

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Past Presidents

Since our founding in 1905.

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BIMCO Rules

The latest version of the rules was adopted at the General Meeting in May 2023.

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