Maritime Industry Briefing: Biofuel Chartering Clarity, Indonesian Gas Contract, and IMO Leadership Speaks

## Maritime Industry Briefing ### BIMCO Launches Biofuel Clause to Accelerate Adoption in Time Charters The Copenhagen-based shipping organisation BIMCO has introduced a new biofuel clause specifically designed for time charterparties, a move that could prove pivotal in accelerating the uptake of alternative fuels across the global fleet. According to Seatrade Maritime, the clause aims to provide contractual clarity between shipowners and charterers on the use of biofuels — an area that has historically lacked standardised commercial frameworks. The absence of clear contractual language has been widely cited as a barrier to broader biofuel adoption, with parties often uncertain about liability, fuel quality specifications, and cost allocation. BIMCO's intervention is expected to reduce friction in negotiations and give both sides greater confidence when agreeing to biofuel operations. The development comes as the industry faces mounting regulatory pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of IMO 2030 and 2050 targets. --- ### Alleima Wins $105m Subsea Tubing Role in Major Indonesian Gas Project Swedish engineering and materials specialist Alleima has secured a subsea tubing contract valued at approximately SEK 995m (around $105m), linked to one of Indonesia's largest offshore gas developments, Splash247 reports. The order was awarded by an unnamed subsea technology contractor and will see Alleima supply advanced tubing solutions for the project. The contract underscores continued investment in Southeast Asia's offshore energy infrastructure, as Indonesia works to develop its substantial natural gas reserves to meet domestic energy demand and export commitments. For Alleima, the award represents a significant endorsement of its specialist materials capabilities in the demanding subsea environment. --- ### IMO Secretary-General Highlights Greek Shipping's Role in Industry Sustainability IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has spoken to Seatrade Maritime about the critical importance of Greek shipping to the global maritime industry and its potential contribution to the sector's sustainability transition. Dominguez addressed the intersection of global regulatory frameworks and seafarer welfare — two issues that remain central to the IMO's agenda as the organisation navigates the complex path toward decarbonisation while ensuring the human element is not overlooked. Greece remains one of the world's foremost shipowning nations, and Dominguez's comments signal the IMO's recognition that major maritime powers will play a defining role in shaping how international regulations are implemented and adopted across the global fleet. --- *Sources: Splash247, Seatrade Maritime*