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BIMCO ETS BARECON clause 2026 graphic. February 27, 2026
BIMCO adopts ETS clause for bareboat charters, delays biofuel provision  

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved an emissions trading compliance clause while requesting further work on a biofuel charter provision.
SALEFORM 2025 standard form graphic. February 27, 2026
BIMCO and Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association launch SALEFORM 2025 ship sale contract  

Updated agreement addresses banking changes, compliance requirements and environmental regulations affecting vessel transactions.
BIMCO meeting. February 20, 2026
BIMCO to convene for adoption of biofuel clause and ETS provisions at February meeting  

Documentary Committee to consider new contractual frameworks for alternative fuels and emission trading scheme compliance.
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.
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.