Seafarers Deserve Fairer Seas

BIMCO supports and advocates for fair treatment of seafarers in all respects and is committed to raising awareness.

Supporting shipping since 1905

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Contracts

We’ve been creating contracts and clauses since 1905. We believe that standardised terms create equality, fairness and support business, and we believe this matters.

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Regulation

We work to promote transparent and non-discriminatory standards and harmonisation within the shipping industry.

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Expert knowledge

Being the practical voice of shipping means we are more than an industry association. We offer members practical tools and expert knowledge to help them commercially navigate to a sustainable future.

A global shipping community in 120 countries

BIMCO's 2,100 members cover 64% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, small, and large companies. 

From our offices in Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Houston, London, Shanghai and Singapore we aim to help build a resilient industry in a sustainable future whilst protecting world trade. We do this by finding practical solutions for our members to help them manage risk in a changing world.

BIMCO Yearbook: stronger together in 2025

"2025 proved quite the year to take the helm of BIMCO. We celebrated our 120th anniversary, an occasion to reflect on the strength that comes from being part of the world’s largest shipping community," says BIMCO President Paul Pathy

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Latest news & video

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Guidance for Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz

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BIMCO and Panama Maritime Chamber sign MoU

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BIMCO Ship Manager Advisory Panel addresses Strait of Hormuz, Net Zero Framework

Upcoming training

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27 May

Offshore, Project & Heavylift Masterclass

The Masterclass provides an integrated understanding of the contractual complexities involved in the multi-model transportation of super-size cargoes and the management of commercial and contractual risks and liabilities.

Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150, 3062 MB, Rotterdam, Netherlands
27 May 2026 - 28 May 2026 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1450 BIMCO members
EUR 1930 Non-members
8 Available seats
Offshore Contracts - f2f
01 Jun

Offshore Construction Contracts Seminar

A practical introduction to offshore construction contracts, covering key standard forms, scope of work, technical specifications, drawing approval, class requirements and change procedures.

Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150, 3062 MB, Rotterdam, Netherlands
01 Jun 2026
BIMCO Training Contact us
EUR 725 BIMCO members
EUR 965 Non-members
9 Available seats
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02 Jun

Tanker Charter Party Workshop Masterclass

The BIMCO Charterparty Workshop Masterclass on tankers is an in-depth, expert-led training on voyage and time charterparty contracts. Over two days, we will explore the key obligations of the parties, the disputes often arising, and industry standards focusing on tanker industry charterparties

West of England P&I, Hong Kong 26th Floor, Six Pacific Place, 50 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
02 Jun 2026 - 03 Jun 2026 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1450 BIMCO members
EUR 1930 Non-members
4 Available seats

Shipping explained

Discover the interrelationships between the commercial and regulatory sides of shipping, and see where BIMCO fits into the picture.

Shipping Explained infographic

Latest market analysis

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Global seaborne crude oil shipments down 16% since start of the Iran war

Contract editing made easy

SmartCon is the secure and best way of working with BIMCO contracts

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