Work to revise BIMCO’s suite of wreck removal agreements took an important step forward when the DC adopted a revised version of WRECKSTAGE 2010, the International Wreck Removal and Marine Services Agreement (Lump Sum – Stage Payments). The main objective of the revision has been to introduce an optional clause applying quantitative risk assessment (QRA) methods but also other provisions have been updated. The new version of WRECKSTAGE is being polished by the subcommittee and will be available later in the year.
SYNACOMEX
Responding to a request by the French Union for Grains and Seeds Trade (SYNACOMEX) and the French Shipowners’ Association to endorse a revised version of the much-used Continent Grain Charter Party SYNACOMEX, the DC approved the new form which, amongst other, includes BIMCO’s anti-corruption clause and updated versions of the war risks and sanctions clauses. More information about the revised SYNACOMEX is available here.
https://www.bimco.org/news/priority-news/20231019-synacomex
Two projects fast-tracked for adoption
Two subcommittees will continue their work on their respective drafts in view of certain comments made by the DC. This was the case for the draft clause addressing Emission Trading Scheme Allowances (ETSA) in the context of ship management agreements and a set of two draft standard Quiet Enjoyment Letters (QELs) for use in ship financing transactions. Both will be fast-tracked for adoption and an online meeting of the DC will be held to reconsider the ETSA Clause for SHIPMAN in view of the urgent need for such a clause in the industry.
An Emission Scheme Surcharge Clause for Voyage Charter Parties is also being developed and will be presented for adoption before the new year. While the clause is in principle intended for application with any emission scheme, BIMCO is mindful of the need to provide a clause which also caters for the EU ETS before its entry into force on 1 January 2024.
Wide range of ongoing projects
The Committee also reviewed progress on a number of ongoing projects, including the revisions of SHIPMAN 2009, BIMCO’s widely used standard ship management agreement, and the tanker voyage charter party ASBATANKVOY. Updates were also provided on the work to develop revised versions of the BIMCO War Risks and War Cancellation Clauses. The development of an annex on Dynamic Positioning (DP) for use with SUPPLYTIME 2017 is expected to be finalised in the coming months.
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