Fuel EU Maritime, EU ETS and bunker tax proposals raise many questions
IBIA has studied the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package of proposals affecting the mar… Read more…
Fuel EU Maritime, EU ETS and bunker tax proposals – overview and questions
We summarise the key elements of the proposed EU policy instruments and the impacts they may have IB… Read more…
IMO approves indicative example of bunker supply licence
Intended as a base document which states might adopt voluntarily… Read more…
Work continues to finalise IMO guidance on anti-corruption
IBIA has been taking part in work aimed at addressing bribery and corruption in the maritime sector…. Read more…
CARB introducing carbon residue testing to enforce distillate requirement
IBIA has obtained details from CARB on the new testing regime This post is only available to members… Read more…
VLSFO – FACT VS FICTION
VLSFO has been in use for over a year, largely without incident. So why the continued vilification?… Read more…
IBIA welcomes Port of Rotterdam bunker fuel transporter licence
As of 1 February 2021, bunkering vessels operating in Europe’s biggest bunkering port, and one of … Read more…
Key changes to MARPOL Annex VI on sulphur verification
The adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI introduces three different types of fuel samples which… Read more…
IBIA supports development of IMO Guidance to address maritime corruption
IBIA is one of several co-sponsors of submissions to the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) aimed … Read more…
IMO to consider example of bunker license
An IMO correspondence group has been set up to “review and amend, as appropriate, the indicative e… Read more…