IBIA - Association History

The International Bunker Industry Association Ltd (IBIA) was conceived in October 1992 by eight members of the industry. Since then it has expanded steadily with a world wide membership comprising Ship Owners, Charterers, Bunker Suppliers, Traders, Brokers, Barging Companies, Storage Companies, Surveyors, Port Authorities, Credit reporting companies, Lawyers, P and I Clubs, Equipment Manufacturers, Shipping Journalists and Marine consultants. There are now well in excess of 570 members representing of 66 countries.

IBIA today represents the industry at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a consultative non-governmental organisation. At IMO it has influence over the outcome of debates regarding future legislation. IBIA was represented on the Expert Panel in 2007 which reported to IMO about the implications of proposed revisions to MARPOL Annex VI. IBIA attends all meetings of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and the Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG  sub-committee).

IBIA has also been granted “liaison status” with the International Standards Organisation (ISO). This will enable IBIA to contribute to future discussion regarding ISO 8217 and ISO 13739.