- BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime clause
- BIMCO launches Ship Recycling Alliance to help fuel change
- BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships
- BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping issue guide to help maritime industry reduce underwater noise
- Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena
- IMO data numbers added to Standardised Noon Report
- IBIA and BIMCO team up to collaborate on fuel and maritime challenges
- Joint open letter following the seizure of the MSC Aries
- Attack on True Confidence – 6 March 2024
- BIMCO publishes ship financing forms to ensure uninterrupted use of ships
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BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with over 2,000 members in 130 countries, representing 62% of the world's tonnage.This section provides an overview of BIMCO’s spokespeople, their areas, biographical details and photos.
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February 2017
Send in your nominations: 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is looking for suggestions for nominees for the annual IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2017.
Latest issue of BIMCO’s digital Bulletin now available
The latest BIMCO digital Bulletin is now ready for you to read and enjoy.
January 2017
FONASBA and BIMCO launch new Agency Appointment Agreement
FONASBA and BIMCO are pleased to announce the launch of a new Agency Appointment Agreement document.
BIMCO launches first report on global dry bulk terminal performance
BIMCO is seeking to drive the improvement of standards for ships at dry bulk terminals across the world and has today launched its first report on terminal performance.
December 2016
Leading experts at BIMCO seminar say maritime crime increasing
Industry security experts have concluded that maritime crime will not be stopped any time soon – and that cyber incidents would continue to expand in frequency and severity. This was the consensus at BIMCO’s first ever Maritime Security Seminar in Copenhagen yesterday.
November 2016
EU Council extends operation to deter piracy off Somalia until 2018
BIMCO is pleased to confirm the decision taken by the EU Council to formally extend the mandate of the EUNAVFOR Operation ‘ATALANTA’ to deter, disrupt and repress acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia until 31 December 2018.
BIMCO adopts ship financing term sheet
In a landmark decision, BIMCO cemented its move into the domain of ship financing with the Documentary Committee’s approval of a standard term sheet for use in ship financing transactions on 17 November 2016.
Winners of the BIMCO Awards 2016 announced in Shanghai
BIMCO today presented three awards to recognise and celebrate excellence in the global shipping industry among both companies and individuals in the industry – following BIMCO’s conference in Shanghai. This year the importance of leadership, innovation and pioneering business strategy in shipping were clearly recognised by the judges in the choice of winners.
Philippe Louis-Dreyfus: “BIMCO is the trusted partner of the global shipping industry”
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has today unveiled its new corporate identity and website – following research and testing within its global membership.
October 2016
Updates to GUARDCON guidance to reinforce importance of validating firearms EUCs
Updating guidance notes for GUARDCON.
