BIMCO (BALTIC INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNSEL) is calling on shipping companies to participate in its new vetting system for dry bulk terminals.
BIMCO is designed to gather information on the quality of the facilities and services offered and use it to drive improvements. To gather the information, seafarers are being asked to complete a quick survey each time they leave a terminal. BIMCO said the identity of the ship or the company sending the survey would be kept confidential.
BIMCO will create and publish information on the quality of Ports and Terminals. Terminals will be given a star rating providing a quick overview of its performance.
BIMCO will also publish detailed reports which ships can use as guidance for planning future use of terminals around the world.