Join BIMCO as an owner member

For companies who own, manage, operate or charter ships.

Stronger together Join our global community

Since 1905, BIMCO has supported and assisted its global community of members.

Consisting of more than 2,000 companies and organisations in around 130 countries, they collectively operate 62% of world tonnage.

Get involved

More than 500 BIMCO member volunteers are involved in committees, subcommittees & panels to network and contribute to the work of BIMCO. We believe in the power of togetherness.

Boost your brand

Use your membership to promote your business with the BIMCO membership certificate, listing in the online BIMCO member directory and by using the BIMCO logo.

Benefits of membership

Owner membership gives you full access to all BIMCO services, including global coverage for all your offices, so staff around the world can take advantage of membership. As an owner member you also have access to our intervention service for recovery of undisputed debt as well as company information to manage risk.

Membership benefits

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Pricing 2024 Entry & contribution fees

The entry fee for BIMCO owner membership is EUR 800.

The annual contribution fee for BIMCO owner members is based on the total deadweight tonnage owned, chartered, operated or managed.

This category of membership includes global coverage for all your offices, so staff around the world can take advantage of the membership.

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Full membership contribution fee (annual)

Deadweight tonnage		EUR
0-10,000		1,920
10,001-25,000		3,175
25,001-50,000		5,200
50,001-150,000		7,590
150,001-250,000		8,320
250,001-500,000		8,715
500,001-750,000		9,025
750,001-1,000,000		9,945
1,000,001-2,500,000		11,100
2,500,001-5,000,000		11,695
5,000,001-7,500,000		14,220
7,500,001-10,000,000		16,190
10,000,001-15,000,000		20,240
15,000,001-25,000,000		23,330
25,000,001-50,000,000		29,175
50,000,001-75,000,000		35,030
75,000,001-100,000,000		40,860
100,000,000-more		46,175