Bimco has revealed an "amazing" response from members as it seeks to complete a new standard sale-and-purchase contract for the industry.

It said more than 800 comments were received from shipowners, shipbrokers, industry associations and law firms, which it views as a clear sign of support for its consultation draft.

"We have had an amazing amount of constructive feedback on the consultation draft we sent out in January," said deputy general secretary Soren Larsen.