BIMCO


Photograph of a red container vessel. December 15, 2025
BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for ship sales, advances biofuel charter work  

Documentary Committee approves regulatory clauses for vessel transactions, progresses work on decarbonisation and emerging cargo contracts.
Green oil bubbles. December 1, 2025
BIMCO delays biofuel clause for time charters to spring 2026  

Maritime organisation pushes back publication to address safety, technical requirements, and industry feedback.
Aerial view of a container vessel. December 1, 2025
FuelEU Maritime regulation reshapes ship management contracts, DNV says  

DNV's Emissions Connect aims to provide neutral data for commercial negotiations under new rules.
Illustration of Scales of Justice with cargo ship and penalty block. November 28, 2025
FuelEU penalties spark contract disputes as first-year compliance costs emerge  

Shipowners and charterers negotiate biofuel handling, payment timing, and multiplier penalties under new regulations.
Illustration of methanol chemical container in front of a cargo ship. October 9, 2025
BIMCO adopts methanol bunkering annex with sustainability and safety provisions  

New contractual framework addresses GHG intensity limits and toxic handling procedures for methanol marine fuel.
IBIA and BIMCO logo side by side. October 3, 2025
IBIA launches follow-up survey on bunker licensing and mass flow meter impact  

Survey examines progress since 2022 on fuel quality transparency and regulatory alignment.
Origami ship made from Euro money. December 20, 2023
Who will bear the cost of EU emission allowances?  

Analysing the purchase of allowances to offset emissions.