Welcome to our presentation

Presented by

Md. Tanvir Hossain

BIMCO

Baltic and International Maritime Council 

Overview of this presentation

• About BIMCO• Creation and Aims• Objectives of BIMCO• Present Diversity• BIMCO’s contribution• Training & Education• Latest/Forthcoming Events• BIMCO Environment protection• BIMCO Security • Other activities• Summary of this presentation

• Largest of the international shipping association.• Controls around 65% of the world’s tonnage.• Members in more than 120 countries.

Establishment• The decision on the establishment of the conference was accepted in 1905.

• The biggest European ship-owners decided to develop coordinated policy and practice to establish minimum freight rates.

• Initially it’s name was: Baltic & White Sea Maritime Conference.

• By the mid-twenties, the activities of the Organization went further then the limits of Baltic & White Sea Shipping.

• In this connection, at the general meeting in May’1927, it was renamed as BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO).

Objectives of BIMCO

•More than 2,200 members globally.•Global membership includes: ship-owners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. •It’s core objective is to simplify the commercial operations of it’s members. •BIMCO promotes fair business practices, free trade and open access to the markets.• It’s a strong advocate for the harmonization and standardization of all shipping related activity.

PRESENT DIVERSITY

CONTRIBUTION OF

BIMCO

Contribution to Maritime Industry

• Maintain relevant & updated shipping contacts

• Unite & speak for the industry:– Internationally– Regionally– Locally

• Assist BIMCO members:– Provide updated information & guidance– Monitor & inform on rules and regulations

EDUCATION & TRAINING

WHY CHOOSE BIMCO TRAINING? BIMCO has been delivering to a wide range of trades and

sectors for over 110 years. designing and delivering training programmed on key maritime

topics. Having internationally recognized expertise. Daily basis updated information to enhance knowledge & skill. Flexible approach in meeting students needs. Offers eLearning platform where anyone can learn from his

own place or, with face-to-face courses delivered around the globe. Offers customize in-house courses for convenience and cost

effectiveness. Various discount offer. Favorable prices offer for members.

BIMCO TRAINING COURSES

Bill of LadingChartering BusinessLay-time and demurrageOffshore, project and heavy-liftShip OperationShip sale and purchaseShipbuilding fundamentalsCustomized training

Method of Training

Face-to-face learning Master classes BIMCO standard contract seminars Customized training eLearning Webinars

 

Recent & Upcoming events

Date Venue Events(5-7 )Dec 2016 London BWMTech 2016 5% discount of

BIMCO members

(5-9) Dec 2016 London IMO Council

(25-29 )Sep. 2017 Copenhagen International congress of maritime arbitrators (ICMA) 2017

BIMCO Security

Cargo security Cyber security Drug smuggling Migration People smuggling Piracy Port security

BIMCO Environment protection

Ballast water management Preventing air pollutions Preventing oil pollution at sea

Other activities of BIMCO

Crew support Health & Medical support Support of seafarers & families Maritime labor support Ice information General information Alaska Baltic Canada Far east Winter navigation

Summary of this presentation

As a organization BIMCO played a vital role of global maritime sector and it creates more facility to improve the maritime trade. So that ship owner, operators  ,managers, broker & agency are interested to be a member of the BIMCO.

References• bimco.org• https://www.bimco.org/About-us-and-our-

members/Our-committees

Question & Answer Session