The Baltic and and International Maritime Council was founded in February 1905, from 112 gentlemen who gathered in Copenhagen to discuss freight rates. Today BIMCO is proud count nearly 100 owners, 1600 brokers and 100 clubs and associates. BIMCO goals are:
- Improving vessels safety
- Fighting maritime crimes, such as security issues, piracy, armed attack, stowaways, drug smuggling etc.
- Improving maritime regulations and regulations.
- Sharing of technical information.