MEPC 80 clarifies use of biofuels to improve CII

The IMO has approved interim guidelines that clarifies how certified sustainable biofuels … Read more…

MEPC 80 confirms acceptance for electronic BDNs

IBIA is happy to report that the IMO has formally confirmed that bunker delivery notes (BDNs) are ac… Read more…

Plans for three new ECAs announced during MEPC 80

The IMO will soon receive formal applications for three new Emission Control Areas (ECAs) which coul… Read more…

Historic day as IMO adopts revised GHG Strategy

There was standing ovation celebrating a historic moment at the IMO today as the Marine Environment … Read more…

IBIA puts spotlight on alternative fuels during IMO’s GHG negotiations

IBIA brought the perspectives of alternative fuel producers to the IMO during the Intersessional Wor… Read more…

Resignation of Board Member Nicholas Vukelja from IBIA Board of Directors

Nicholas Vukelja, a board member of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), has resign… Read more…

Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO Representative to leave IBIA

We have an important announcement to share with you regarding Unni Einemo, who has resigned as IBIA … Read more…

MSC completes work on fuel oil safety with another SOLAS amendment

In December 2018, at its 100th session, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) agreed to ad… Read more…

IBIA and ISO provide key input on fuel quality to IMO meeting

IBIA and ISO made a a real impact at the IMO’s recent Maritime Safety Committee meeting, MSC 107 (… Read more…

MSC finalises work on joint SOLAS/MARPOL sampling guidelines

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has approved draft MSC-MEPC guidelines for drawing a statutory s… Read more…