Pressure is mounting for the IMO to ban heavy fuel oil (HFO) for use and carriage as a fuel in the Arctic. But while some want to a ban to be introduced as soon as possible, others want to ensure that it won’t be pushed through before knowing the outcome… …more…
New IBIA board members announced at AGM
The result of the International Bunker Industry Association board elections were announced at the IBIA AGM on Monday 25 February, 2019 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane, prior to the 25th IBIA Annual Dinner. Eight candidates were up for election for two IBIA board positions. The two… …more…
PPR 6 preview: IBIA working for sensible 2020 solutions at IMO meeting
IBIA will be at the 6th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 6), which will endeavour to complete work on remaining issues relating to consistent implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit set to take effect from 1 January 2020, so that these can be sent… …more…
IBIA’s London office has moved
The IBIA London office moved with effect from 1 February 2019. Our new address is: International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Office 239, New Broad Street House 35 New Broad Street London EC2M 1NH Our telephone number has also changed to the following: +44 (0)20 7417 1803 Please change your records… …more…
Facts and fears in the open loop scrubber debate
Scrubbers are a recognised solution to dealing with air pollution under MARPOL Annex VI but recent local bans on washwater discharges from open loop systems have increased a widespread misconception that there are no safeguards against their environmental impact. The recent bans and negative sentiment expressed in the press has… …more…
IBIA Board Elections 2019
There are eight candidates standing for the IBIA Board Elections 2019, which is open for voting until 14 February. There are two open positions this year. Members of IBIA are encouraged to vote for the candidates who in their opinion will make a meaningful contribution to the running of the… …more…
New regulatory BDN requirement from 1 January 2019: What it means
IBIA would like to remind the industry that new regulatory requirements under MARPOL Annex VI, regarding the information to be included in the bunker delivery note (BDN), will enter into force on 1 January 2019. We would also like to offer some practical advice and dispel some of the misunderstandings… …more…
IMO agrees to address fuel safety concerns under new MSC agenda item
IBIA welcomes a decision by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee to add a new item to its agenda to address concerns about fuel safety, separating the subject from discussions around the implementation of the new 0.50% sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI. The decision was made at the 100th session… …more…
IBIA in Lloyd’s List ‘Top 10 most influential people’ category for 2018
Ahead of the Lloyd’s List annual Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, they reveal how, in a year where there was no shortage of controversy around maritime regulation and trade, 10 players shaped the rules the most, and IBIA is on the list! Congratulations to Unni Einemo, IBIA’s… …more…
CIMAC statement on 2018 marine fuel incidents
CIMAC Working Group Fuels – WG7 – has made a statement regarding the unusually large number of ships experiencing fuel-related problems with seemingly on-spec fuels this year. The statement, which confirms much of what IBIA has already said on the issue, is reproduced in full here below. Subject: 2018 marine… …more…
