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Ports
June 2020
General port information access to be limited to members
Since March, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the BIMCO port information database has been publicly open and free to use. However, as the virus gradually retreats and a new normal is expected, the general port information – including holiday information – will once again be limited to BIMCO members.
BIMCO applauds Hong Kong for pragmatic approach to crew change
Following several discussions with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, the administration in Hong Kong is opening for conditional but unrestricted crew change in Hong Kong.
BIMCO Ice Reporting for season 2019/2020 ends this week
Informing members of the closure of BIMCO Ice Reporting Season for 2019/2020.
May 2020
US issues guidance to address illicit shipping and sanctions evasion practices
On 14 May 2020, the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, and the U.S. Coast Guard, issued a global advisory to alert multiple industry sectors, including the maritime industry, to deceptive shipping practices used to evade sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria.
BIMCO assists ICS in gathering information on crew challenges
The information provided will be of great value in the work done to facilitate crew changes.
BIMCO offers detailed overview of Covid-19 implementations
BIMCO continues to utilise publicly available sources to provide the shipping industry with a complete and updated overview of the impact from Covid-19.
How Covid-19 can add significant costs in holidays
In response to Covid-19, many countries have undertaken precautious measures such as curfew, lock down and state of emergency. For a few cases, the appropriate precautious measure was deemed to be general holidays.
BIMCO shares WPSP COVID19 information
WPSP are measuring the impact of COVID19 in weekly surveys for port operators.
April 2020
COVID-19 restrictions are updated
BIMCO makes a continuous effort to provide information on the most recent restrictions.
COVID-19 restrictions are updated
BIMCO makes a continuous effort to provide information on the most recent restrictions.
