Guidance on ship implementation planning approved by the IMO last week will assist ship owners in preparing for the use low sulphur fuels to comply with the 2020 sulphur limit. IBIA is pleased to have contributed to the practical advice contained in two appendices to the ship implementation plan (SIP)… …more…
IBIA plays key role as IMO finalises guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers
The 73rd session of The Marine Environment Protection Committee last week approved a draft MEPC circular which will contain the IMO’s Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers for assuring the quality of fuel oil delivered to ships. IBIA’s Director and IMO Representative, Unni Einemo, was joined by the enormously… …more…
MEPC 73: Summary of key outcomes
The 73rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has dealt with a huge amount of work this week. Below is a brief summary of points of particular relevance to IBIA’s members. We aim to report in more detail later, and at our Annual Convention in Copenhagen, 6-8 November, which… …more…
MEPC 73: IMO’s high sulphur fuel carriage ban remains on track for March 2020
The adoption of a ban on the carriage of bunkers above 0.50% sulphur looks set to go ahead despite a number of countries seeking a delay. A majority of countries attending the 73rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) have expressed support for adopting it and for… …more…
New BIMCO & IBIA Bunkering Guide available
The Bunkering Guide jointly produced by BIMCO and IBIA has been updated and is now available to our members. The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide a handy and easy guide to help seafarers involved in bunkering operations. Bunkering is a vital and critical ship operation and requires due… …more…
Barking up the wrong tree?
An epidemic of ships experiencing fuel-related problems with seemingly on-spec fuels this year, starting in the US Gulf, has led to feverish speculation about the root causes with many predicting that this is a precursor for worse to come in 2020. Something is afoot, but facts are hard to pin… …more…
IBIA at SIBCON 2018
IBIA will be in attendance at SIBCON and ready to engage with you. Our recently appointed Director, Unni Einemo, will be moderating a conference panel discussion and we will have a stand in the exhibition area. If you haven’t booked your SIBCON pass yet, you can take advantage of the… …more…
IMO to start consideration of legal framework for low-flashpoint diesel
IBIA welcomes signs that work may soon get underway on developing a new chapter specifically for oil-based fuels with a flashpoint below 60°C within the context of the IGF Code, which would simplify the process for ships to demonstrate that they are designed to use such fuels safely. Germany made… …more…
IMO takes important step to facilitate use of methanol
An IMO sub-committee has completed draft interim guidelines for the safety of ships using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel, setting them on course for formal approval by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in 2020. The goal of these guidelines is to provide for safe and environmentally-friendly design, construction and operation… …more…
New management structure at IBIA
The International Bunker Industry Association is restructuring to provide a greater diversity of expertise within the secretariat to match IBIA’s ambitions and goals. The changes will take effect when Justin Murphy, the current CEO, leaves his post at IBIA on September 15 to take up a new challenge in Abu… …more…
