BIMCO listened carefully to the concerns expressed by many sectors of the industry regarding the likely effect on commerce of the coming into force of the ISM Code. The ISM Code represents only one part of the substantial volume of regulations to which shipowners are bound under the law of the Flag ...
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As a result of the implementation by the EU/G7 of a price cap on certain oil products originating in or exported from Russia, BIMCO has developed a clause in order to enable the parties to a charter party or similar contract to manage the legal and practical risks arising in connection with the Pric...
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BIMCO Unit Limitation Clause
The Carrier shall be entitled to limit his liability in damages for loss or damage to or in connection with transportation of goods,
a) where U.S. Law applies, to US $ 500 per package or other customary freight Unit,
b) where any other law applies, to its package or ...
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BIMCO Lay-Up Clause
The Charterers shall have the option of laying up the Vessel for all or any portion (exceeding 30 days) of the Charter period, in which case hire hereunder shall continue to be paid, but there shall be credited against such hire the whole amount which the Owner shall save (or rea...
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BIMCO New Jason Clause
In the event of accident, danger, damage or disaster before or after the commencement of the voyage, resulting from any cause whatsoever, whether due to negligence or not, for which, or for the consequence of which, the Carrier is not responsible, by statute, contract or other...
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BIMCO Seaworthy Trim Clause
Charterers shall leave the Vessel in seaworthy trim and with cargo on board safely stowed to Master's satisfaction between loading berths/ports and between discharging berths/ports, respectively; any expenses resulting therefrom shall be for Charterers' account and any ti...
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The Emissions Trading System Allowances (ETSA) Clause 2022 for Time Charter Parties is now available to download free of charge from BIMCO’s website.
The clause addresses compliance with the regulation of Russian oil and petroleum products following the EU/G7 measures, which implemented an oil price cap on specific oil products originating from or exported by Russia.
BIMCO Cargo Handling Gear Clause
Vessel is equipped with the following cargo handling gear in good working order: ..........................., ........................... which are at Charterers' free disposal, whenever required, together with corresponding running gear and with the necessary motive...
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A new, “Terminals Conditions of Use” clause gives owners and operators in the oil, gas, dry bulk and container trades the means to respond to unreasonable terms imposed by terminals as a condition of using their facilities.