BIMCO’s committee structure will change to reflect the increased importance of the environment while maintaining a thorough debate on safety. The BIMCO Board of Directors agreed to the change at a meeting in December.
Find here the "Golden Safety Rules" initiative by the maritime industry group "Together in Safety," derived from comprehensive reviews of fatal incident reports.
Updated security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden issued by BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF
Addressing safety concerns of alternative fuels on ships, including design, operation, and training gaps, is essential for managing risks and supporting safe decarbonisation efforts, with ongoing IMO and industry collaborations working to develop guidelines and enhance crew readiness.
BIMCO encourages members to review the Together in Safety programme and evaluate if and how they see merit in getting involved, and how drawing on the various information resources and tools available can support their safety efforts.
The 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...
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