Category: News & Commentary
Considerations on the safety of 2020 fuel blends addressed at IMO meeting
Confusion about whether the existing ISO 8217 marine fuel quality standard will cover fuel blends pr… Read more…
IMO working group makes progress on sulphur testing and verification issues
There appears to be significant support among IMO member States to ensure consistency in fuel oil te… Read more…
Much work remains on IMO’s implementation guidelines for 2020 sulphur limit
Many issues remain unresolved following last week’s intersessional working group (ISWG) meeting at… Read more…
ISO statement on the ISO 8217 standard in relation to 0.50% sulphur fuels
The following is a statement by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO TC28 S… Read more…
IBIA contributes to IMO plan to help ships prepare for 2020
An IMO working group meeting has developed a ship implementation plan (SIP) supported by information… Read more…
IBIA continues to promote sensible approach to sulphur testing and compliance verification at IMO
IBIA is continuing its efforts for IMO to adopt guidelines ahead of 2020 that will promote a uniform… Read more…
IBIA offers practical advice on tank cleaning to IMO 2020 planning meeting
Ship implementation planning for the 2020 sulphur cap is on the agenda at a week-long meeting set to… Read more…
IBIA assists in resolving customs issue with bunker samples in Singapore
A situation arose in Singapore over the weekend where Customs decided to treat samples from bunker d… Read more…
IBIA joins IMO Nightrider 2018 team to raise funds for seafarers’ welfare
IBIA’s representative to the International Maritime Organization, Unni Einemo, joined the IMO… Read more…
IBIA backs fight against maritime corruption
A paper describing the negative effect of maritime corruption was discussed at length at the 42nd se… Read more…