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From performance benchmarking and casualty analysis to annual reviews and regulatory guidance, INTERCARGO’s publications serve as essential resources for understanding the dry bulk sector. These reports help inform safe, efficient, and sustainable operations across the industry.

Benchmarking Report 2025
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2025

May 11, 2026
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2026
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2026

May 1, 2026
Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines for Bulk Carriers
Industry Guidance

Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines for Bulk Carriers

April 7, 2026
Annual Review 2025
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2025

January 30, 2026
Benchmarking Report 2024-2025
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2024-2025

June 2, 2025
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2015-2024
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2015-2024

April 28, 2025
Joint Media Release: “Maritime Industry Associations launch consolidated BMP Maritime Security publication”

Joint Media Release: “Maritime Industry Associations launch consolidated BMP Maritime Security publication”

March 31, 2025
Annual Review 2023/2024
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2023/2024

December 20, 2024
The Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships
Industry Guidance

The Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships

November 14, 2024
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2014-2023
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2014-2023

May 21, 2024
Benchmarking Report 2023-2024
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2023-2024

May 14, 2024
ESG Review (2024)
ESG

ESG Review (2024)

April 26, 2024
Annual Review 2022/2023
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2022/2023

October 13, 2023
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2013-2022
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2013-2022

July 21, 2023
Benchmarking Report 2022-2023
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2022-2023

June 12, 2023
Bunker Sampling Survey
Surveys

Bunker Sampling Survey

May 3, 2023
Members' reporting & surveys
Surveys

Members' reporting & surveys

November 29, 2022
Annual Review 2021/2022
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2021/2022

October 20, 2022
Ballast Water Operational Survey
Surveys

Ballast Water Operational Survey

July 1, 2022
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2012-2021
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2012-2021

May 20, 2022
Benchmarking Report 2020-2021
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2020-2021

March 28, 2022
latest INTERCARGO publications

latest INTERCARGO publications

November 29, 2021
Annual Review 2020/2021
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2020/2021

October 18, 2021
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO launch new fuel oil survey
Surveys

BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO launch new fuel oil survey

May 10, 2021
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2011-2020
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2011-2020

April 22, 2021
Benchmarking Report 2019 – 2020
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2019 – 2020

March 11, 2021
latest INTERCARGO publications in a special package

latest INTERCARGO publications in a special package

November 27, 2020
New Bulk Carrier Ventilation Guide
Industry Guidance

New Bulk Carrier Ventilation Guide

November 26, 2020
Annual Review 2019/2020
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2019/2020

October 6, 2020
A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations
Industry Guidance

A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations

August 26, 2020
Joint Media Release: “Industry survey shows switch to low-sulphur fuel has not been without problems”
Surveys

Joint Media Release: “Industry survey shows switch to low-sulphur fuel has not been without problems”

August 19, 2020
Fuel Quality Survey
Surveys

Fuel Quality Survey

August 19, 2020
Joint Media Release: “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide - A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.”

Joint Media Release: “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide - A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.”

July 27, 2020
2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report
Surveys

2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report

May 20, 2020
Full Members' Survey: IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020
Surveys

Full Members' Survey: IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020

May 17, 2020
Latest INTERCARGO Publications

Latest INTERCARGO Publications

May 1, 2020
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019

May 1, 2020
Benchmarking Report 2018 - 2019
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2018 - 2019

April 15, 2020
Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines
Industry Guidance

Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines

April 14, 2020
Annual Review 2018/2019
Annual Reviews

Annual Review 2018/2019

January 30, 2020
INTERCARGO Global Sulphur Limit SURVEY
Surveys

INTERCARGO Global Sulphur Limit SURVEY

January 29, 2020
INTERCARGO - The First 40 Years

INTERCARGO - The First 40 Years

January 10, 2020
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018

April 10, 2019
Benchmarking Report 2017 - 2018
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2017 - 2018

February 20, 2019
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2017
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2017

May 3, 2018
Benchmarking Report 2016 – 2017
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2016 – 2017

February 17, 2018
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2016
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2016

July 12, 2017
Benchmarking Report 2015- 2016
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2015- 2016

February 27, 2017
Guidance on carrying solid bulk cargoes safely
Industry Guidance

Guidance on carrying solid bulk cargoes safely

January 11, 2017
Guidelines on Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling, 2nd Edition 2016
Industry Guidance

Guidelines on Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling, 2nd Edition 2016

June 6, 2016
General guidance on shippers declaration on cargoes HME properties
Industry Guidance

General guidance on shippers declaration on cargoes HME properties

April 14, 2016
Guidelines against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Region
Industry Guidance

Guidelines against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Region

April 14, 2016
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2005-2015
Casualty Reports

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2005-2015

March 1, 2016
Benchmarking Report 2012- 2013
Benchmarking Reports

Benchmarking Report 2012- 2013

February 17, 2013