WINDSEACON is a BIMCO initiative to create a standard time charter party for the transport and installation of wind turbines in offshore wind farms. The project aims to address the unique challenges and needs of the offshore wind industry, which is growing rapidly as a result of the global demand for more renewable sources of energy and the need for decarbonisation. The first draft is now ready for wider industry consultation.
Industry consultations with our Sounding Boards are a central part of BIMCO’s approach to developing widely acceptable standard contractual solutions, and a chance for all industry stakeholders to have their say and affect change.
A dedicated subcommittee comprising vessel owners, charterers, wind turbine manufacturers, developers, legal experts and P&I club representatives. The contract will serve as a framework and function as a time charter and a project-specific agreement for offshore wind turbine installation.
How to take part
The industry consultation will be launched in April 2026. If you want to be part of the Sounding Board, send an email to contracts@bimco.org by no later than 23 April 2026. Please include your name, organisation and role.
Next steps
Following the consultation process, the BIMCO subcommittee in charge of the project will consider the feedback received and finalise the draft for adoption and publication.
