Category: Regulations
Preparing for 2026: IBIA Europe brings industry together on the future regulatory landscape
IBIA recently hosted an online meeting led by the IBIA Regional Board – Europe, examining the regu… Read more…
IBIA participates in SAMSA’s National Workshop on Shipping Decarbonisation in South Africa
IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association – was honoured to participate in the South … Read more…
Dutch authorities to enforce ISO bunker sampling standard in Port of Rotterdam
IBIA Secretariat has received information from the Port of Rotterdam that the Inspectorate for Envir… Read more…
Dr Edmund Hughes steps in as New IMO Representative
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is very pleased to announce that Dr Edmund Hugh… 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 IBIA has studied the…
Arctic HFO ban will include most VLSFOs
Use and carriage ban adopted at MEPC 76 set to take effect in July 2024… Read more…
MEPC 76: Inconclusive talks on bunker fuel carbon tax, R&D levy proposals
Work plan to make progress on mid- and long-term measures adopted… Read more…
IMO adopts next step in GHG regulations
MEPC 76 sees heated debate over package of short-term technical measures… Read more…
IMO moves closer to additional flashpoint regulations
Aim is to prevent fuels below SOLAS limit from being supplied to ships…. Read more…
Black carbon in the Arctic: IBIA supports voluntary measures prior to regulation
IMO meeting in late March discussed causes and potential controls of black carbon emissions… Read more…