Baltic and International Maritime Council

[1][2] BIMCO states that its membership represents approximately 60 percent of the world's merchant shipping tonnage and that it has members in more than 130 countries, including managers, brokers and agents.

In an effort to promote its agenda and objectives, the association maintains a close dialogue with governments and diplomatic representations around the world, including maritime administrations, regulatory institutions, and other stakeholders within the areas of EU, the United States, and Asia.

[citation needed] BIMCO also conducts various training programmes around the world for the Maritime community.

[10][11] In 2021, with Witherbys, BIMCO published an updated guidance title on contractual risks entitled Check Before Fixing.

[12][13] BIMCO publishes industry standard contracts for ocean towage, including TOWCON and TOWHIRE which were updated in 2021.