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World Bunkering Q3 2026
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World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2026

PDF  ·  September 2026


Determination of the carbon intensity indicator for bunker vessels

MEPC 85-6-4

Determination of the carbon intensity indicator for bunker vessels

PDF  ·  September 2026


Shipboardbiofuelblendchecklist(FAME-basedbiofuels)

MEPC85-INF.10

Shipboardbiofuelblendchecklist(FAME-basedbiofuels)

PDF  ·  September 2026


Global Marine Energy Leaders to Gather at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

PR & Statements

Global Marine Energy Leaders to Gather at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

PDF  ·  September 2026


IBIA Statement on Recent Marine Fuel Quality Concerns

PR & Statements

IBIA Statement on Recent Marine Fuel Quality Concerns

PDF  ·  July 2026


World Bunkering Q2 2026

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2026

PDF  ·  June 2026


IBIA welcomes agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

PR & Statements

IBIA welcomes agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

PDF  ·  June 2026


IBIA statement concerning the forthcoming MEPC 84

PR & Statements

IBIA statement concerning the forthcoming MEPC 84

PDF  ·  April 2026


Statement from IBIA Chair Adrian Tolson on the Structural Shift in the Marine Fuel Landscape

PR & Statements

Statement from IBIA Chair Adrian Tolson on the Structural Shift in the Marine Fuel Landscape

PDF  ·  April 2026


IBIA announces new Board of Directors

PR & Statements

IBIA announces new Board of Directors

PDF  ·  April 2026


World Bunkering Q1 2026

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q1 2026

PDF  ·  March 2026


Declaración de IBIA sobre la situación en Oriente Medio (Spanish)

PR & Statements

Declaración de IBIA sobre la situación en Oriente Medio (Spanish)

PDF  ·  March 2026


IBIA Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

PR & Statements

IBIA Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

PDF  ·  March 2026


IBIA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at the AGM

PR & Statements

IBIA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at the AGM

PDF  ·  February 2026


IBIA anuncia a los nuevos miembros elegidos de la Junta Directiva en la Asamblea General Anual (AGM) (Spanish)

PR & Statements

IBIA anuncia a los nuevos miembros elegidos de la Junta Directiva en la Asamblea General Anual (AGM) (Spanish)

PDF  ·  February 2026


IBIA AI Acceptable Use Policy v2

Governance

IBIA AI Acceptable Use Policy v2

PDF  ·  January 2026


IBIA HANDBOOK 2026 v5

Governance

IBIA HANDBOOK 2026 v5

PDF  ·  January 2026


World Bunkering Media Pack 2026

Marketing

World Bunkering Media Pack 2026

PDF  ·  January 2026


World Bunkering Q4 2025

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q4 2025

PDF  ·  December 2025


IBIA and Hong Kong Shipowners Association signed Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration on marine energy and sustainable shipping

PR & Statements

IBIA and Hong Kong Shipowners Association signed Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration on marine energy and sustainable shipping

PDF  ·  December 2025


IBIA y la Asociación de Armadores de Hong Kong (HKSOA) firmaron un Memorando de Entendimiento para impulsar la colaboración en energía marina y transporte marítimo sostenible (Spanish)

PR & Statements

IBIA y la Asociación de Armadores de Hong Kong (HKSOA) firmaron un Memorando de Entendimiento para impulsar la colaboración en energía marina y transporte marítimo sostenible (Spanish)

PDF  ·  December 2025


On the calls to prohibit EGCS discharges – the facts and consequences

PPR 13-7

On the calls to prohibit EGCS discharges – the facts and consequences

PDF  ·  November 2025


IBIA partners with INTERCARGO to strengthen collaboration on decarbonisation, safety, and marine fuels

PR & Statements

IBIA partners with INTERCARGO to strengthen collaboration on decarbonisation, safety, and marine fuels

PDF  ·  November 2025


IBIA reaffirms support for IMO decarbonisation efforts despite MEPC setback

PR & Statements

IBIA reaffirms support for IMO decarbonisation efforts despite MEPC setback

PDF  ·  October 2025


IBIA Brand Guidelines

Marketing

IBIA Brand Guidelines

PDF  ·  October 2025


IBIA and BIMCO Launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption

PR & Statements

IBIA and BIMCO Launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption

PDF  ·  October 2025


World Bunkering Q3 2025

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2025

PDF  ·  September 2025


IBIA supports the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework at MEPC/ES.2

PR & Statements

IBIA supports the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework at MEPC/ES.2

PDF  ·  September 2025


IBIA’s position on recent ADN 2025 Regulations affecting the ARA Region

PR & Statements

IBIA’s position on recent ADN 2025 Regulations affecting the ARA Region

PDF  ·  September 2025


Draft Guidelines on ZNZ rewards and methodology to determine such rewards

ISWG-GHG 20-2-15

Draft Guidelines on ZNZ rewards and methodology to determine such rewards

PDF  ·  September 2025


IBIA Methanol FAQ

Publication

IBIA Methanol FAQ

PDF  ·  July 2025


IBIA joins UK-backed consortium to advance skills for low-carbon maritime fuels

PR & Statements

IBIA joins UK-backed consortium to advance skills for low-carbon maritime fuels

PDF  ·  July 2025


IBIA participates in SAMSA’s National Workshop on Shipping Decarbonisation in South Africa

PR & Statements

IBIA participates in SAMSA’s National Workshop on Shipping Decarbonisation in South Africa

PDF  ·  July 2025


IBIA Ammonia FAQ

Publication

IBIA Ammonia FAQ

PDF  ·  July 2025


World Bunkering Q2 2025

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2025

PDF  ·  June 2025


MEPC.1_Circ.917

MEPC.1_Circ.917

MEPC.1_Circ.917

PDF  ·  May 2025


Proposed revision of Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using  methylethyl alcohol

MSC 110-6-7

Proposed revision of Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using methylethyl alcohol

PDF  ·  April 2025


World Bunkering Q1 2025

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q1 2025

PDF  ·  March 2025


Naftika Chronika interview with Dr. Edmund Hughes
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Publication

Naftika Chronika interview with Dr. Edmund Hughes

PDF  ·  March 2025


IBIA statement/ISWG-GHG 18 intervention concerning the adoption in 2025 of an economic measure by IMO as a maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism

PR & Statements

IBIA statement/ISWG-GHG 18 intervention concerning the adoption in 2025 of an economic measure by IMO as a maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism

PDF  ·  February 2025


IBIA Bio LNG FAQ

Publication

IBIA Bio LNG FAQ

PDF  ·  February 2025


IBIA supports Port of Ceuta’s move to implement mandatory Mass Flow Meters for bunkering operations

PR & Statements

IBIA supports Port of Ceuta’s move to implement mandatory Mass Flow Meters for bunkering operations

PDF  ·  February 2025


IBIA leads change in the rules for the carriage of biofuels by bunker vessels

PR & Statements

IBIA leads change in the rules for the carriage of biofuels by bunker vessels

PDF  ·  February 2025


Measures to reduce underwater noise of merchant ships and noise reduction prospects of ene

MEPC 83-INF.16

Measures to reduce underwater noise of merchant ships and noise reduction prospects of ene

PDF  ·  January 2025


World Bunkering Q4 2024

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q4 2024

PDF  ·  December 2024


World Bunkering Q3 2024

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2024

PDF  ·  September 2024


Comments on document MEPC 7893 on emission factors for environmental riskassessment of the

MEPC 82-5-1

Comments on document MEPC 7893 on emission factors for environmental riskassessment of the

PDF  ·  July 2024


IBIA Bye Laws 2024

Governance

IBIA Bye Laws 2024

PDF  ·  July 2024


Review of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) for bunker vessels

MEPC 82-6-9

Review of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) for bunker vessels

PDF  ·  July 2024


World Bunkering Q2 2024

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2024

PDF  ·  June 2024


Early implementation of draft amendment to paragraph 16.9.2 of the IGC Code

MSC 108-14-1

Early implementation of draft amendment to paragraph 16.9.2 of the IGC Code

PDF  ·  March 2024


Sampling of low-flashpoint fuels supplied to ships for use on board as fuel

MEPC 81-INF.12

Sampling of low-flashpoint fuels supplied to ships for use on board as fuel

PDF  ·  January 2024


World Bunkering Q4 2023

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q4 2023

PDF  ·  December 2023


Carriage of biofuels for supply to a ship for use as fuel oil on board that ship

MEPC 81-INF.4

Carriage of biofuels for supply to a ship for use as fuel oil on board that ship

PDF  ·  November 2023


Revised possible draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to implement a simplified Global GHG

ISWG-GHG 16-2

Revised possible draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to implement a simplified Global GHG

PDF  ·  November 2023


Governance

IBIA Board Member Role and Responsibilities

PDF  ·  October 2023


World Bunkering Q3 2023

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2023

PDF  ·  September 2023


Biofuel CF calculation methodology post MEPC 80
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Publication

Biofuel CF calculation methodology post MEPC 80

PDF  ·  September 2023


UI regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI (BDN)

Publication

UI regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI (BDN)

PDF  ·  September 2023


MEPC.1/Circ.905

Interim Guidance On The Use Of Biofuels Under Regulations 26, 27 And 28 Of Marpol Annex VI

PDF  ·  August 2023


2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (Resolution MEPC.377(80))

Publication

2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (Resolution MEPC.377(80))

PDF  ·  July 2023


World Bunkering Q2 2023

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2023

PDF  ·  June 2023


ISWG-GHG 15-3-5

Alternative fuel producer perspectives capabilities, future potential and support for a We…

PDF  ·  June 2023


MEPC 80-7-10

Exhaust gas preparation and conditioning for onboard CO2 capture

PDF  ·  June 2023


Governance

IBIA Code of Conduct

PDF  ·  May 2023


MSC 107-17-21

Proposal for a new output to facilitate a regulatory framework to support the safedelivery…

PDF  ·  May 2023


Comments on document MSC 1076 regardingsample integrity and sample bottle size

MSC 107-6-3

Comments on document MSC 1076 regardingsample integrity and sample bottle size

PDF  ·  April 2023


Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint

MSC 107-6-4

Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint

PDF  ·  April 2023


Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding sampling location

MSC 107-6-5

Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding sampling location

PDF  ·  April 2023


World Bunkering Q1 2023

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q1 2023

PDF  ·  March 2023


Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-24.6concerning flashpoint documentation

MSC 107-6-2

Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-24.6concerning flashpoint documentation

PDF  ·  March 2023


Proposed unified interpretation of regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI

PPR 10-14

Proposed unified interpretation of regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  January 2023


MEPC 79-INF.24

Industry desire for implementation of bunker licensing

PDF  ·  November 2022


World Bunkering Q3 2022

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2022

PDF  ·  September 2022


World Bunkering Q2 2022

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2022

PDF  ·  June 2022


World Bunkering Q1 2022

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q1 2022

PDF  ·  March 2022


World Bunkering Q4 2021

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q4 2021

PDF  ·  December 2021


World Bunkering Q3 2021

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q3 2021

PDF  ·  September 2021


IBIA review and observations of EU Fit for 55
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Publication

IBIA review and observations of EU Fit for 55

PDF  ·  July 2021


World Bunkering Q2 2021

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q2 2021

PDF  ·  June 2021


World Bunkering Q1 2021

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Q1 2021

PDF  ·  March 2021


MEPC 76-6-1

Report Of Fuel Oil Consumption Data Submitted To The Imo Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Databas…

PDF  ·  March 2021


Comments on documents MSC 1055 and MSC 1055Add.1

MSC 105-5-1

Comments on documents MSC 1055 and MSC 1055Add.1

PDF  ·  March 2021


PPR 8-5-3

Comments on document PPR 851

PDF  ·  February 2021


MEPC.324(75)

Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, Procedures for sampling and verification of the sulphur content of fuel oil and the EEDI

PDF  ·  January 2021


World Bunkering Winter Issue 2020

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Winter Issue 2020

PDF  ·  December 2020


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MSC.1/Circ.1621

Interim Guidelines For The Safety Of Ships Using Methyl Ethyl Alcohol As Fuel

PDF  ·  December 2020


MEPC.1/Circ.889

2020 Guidelines For On Board Sampling Of Fuel Oil Intended To Be Used Or Carried For Use On Board Ships

PDF  ·  December 2020


Introduction to Methanol Bunkering: Technical Reference 1.5

Publication

Introduction to Methanol Bunkering: Technical Reference 1.5

PDF  ·  November 2020


World Bunkering Autumn Issue 2020

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Autumn Issue 2020

PDF  ·  September 2020


World Bunkering Summer Issue 2020

World Bunkering

World Bunkering Summer Issue 2020

PDF  ·  June 2020


Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% sulphur marine fuel

Publication

Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% sulphur marine fuel

PDF  ·  June 2020


FAL 44-13

IMO Guidance to address bribery and corruption in the maritime sector

PDF  ·  May 2020


Preparatory issues: tank cleaning
Member Only

Publication

Preparatory issues: tank cleaning

PDF  ·  April 2020


CIMAC guideline: Marine fuel handling in connection to stability and compatibility
Member Only

Publication

CIMAC guideline: Marine fuel handling in connection to stability and compatibility

PDF  ·  April 2020


Member Only

MEPC 75-5-7

The nature of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oils and their potential impact on Black Carbon emissi…

PDF  ·  February 2020


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SSE 7-12

Proposal for amendments to paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code

PDF  ·  January 2020


IBIA Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers

Publication

IBIA Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers

PDF  ·  January 2020


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MEPC.1/Circ.882

Early application of the approved amendments to the verification procedures for MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples

PDF  ·  July 2019


Member Only

MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.15

Delivery of compliant fuel oil by suppliers

PDF  ·  June 2019


Member Only

MSC.465(101)

Recommended interim measures to enhance the safety of ships relating to the use of oil fuel

PDF  ·  June 2019


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.881

Guidance for port State control on contingency measures for addressing non-compliant fuel oil

PDF  ·  May 2019


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.883

Guidance on indication of ongoing compliance in the case of the failure of a single monitoring instrument, and recommended actions to take if the EGCS fails to meet the provision of the Guidelines

PDF  ·  May 2019


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.884

Guidance for best practice for Member State/coastal State

PDF  ·  May 2019


Member Only

MEPC.320(74)

Guidelines on consistent implementation of 0.50% sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  May 2019


Member Only

MEPC.321(74)

Guidelines for Port State Control under the revised MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  May 2019


Sulphur verification process
Member Only

MEPC 74-10-11

Sulphur verification process

PDF  ·  March 2019


Member Only

MEPC 74-5-25

Best Practice Guidance for Member States/coastal States

PDF  ·  March 2019


Member Only

MEPC 74-10-7

Management of non-compliant fuel oil after the submission of a Fuel Oil Non-Availability R… (Australia, United States…)

PDF  ·  March 2019


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FAL 43-17

Proposal for a new output regarding maritime corruption and the impact on global trade, po…

PDF  ·  January 2019


Guidelines for verification of compliance with sulphur limits
Member Only

PPR 6-8-6

Guidelines for verification of compliance with sulphur limits

PDF  ·  December 2018


Member Only

SSE 6-13

Proposal for amendments to paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code

PDF  ·  December 2018


Joint industry guidance on potential safety and operational issues related to thesupply an
Member Only

PPR 6-8-5

Joint industry guidance on potential safety and operational issues related to thesupply an

PDF  ·  December 2018


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MEPC.1/Circ.875/Add.1

Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers for assuring the quality of fuel oil delivered to ships

PDF  ·  November 2018


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.878

Ship Implementation Plan for the 0.50%S limit

PDF  ·  November 2018


Member Only

MEPC.305(73)

Prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes under MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  October 2018


Member Only

MSC 100-17-10

Proposal for a new output to amend SOLAS regulation II-213.4 regarding means of escape fro…

PDF  ·  August 2018


Member Only

MEPC 73-5-17

Joint industry guidance on potential safety and operational issues related to the supply a…

PDF  ·  August 2018


Outcome of the Intersessional Meeting on Consistent implementation of regulation 14.1.3 of
Member Only

MEPC 73-5-12

Outcome of the Intersessional Meeting on Consistent implementation of regulation 14.1.3 of

PDF  ·  August 2018


Member Only

MEPC 73-5-4

Proposed amendments to the draft Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers

PDF  ·  July 2018


Member Only

CCC 5-3-6

Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group

PDF  ·  July 2018


Member Only

ISWG-AP 1-2-11

Preparatory and transitional issues ship implementation planning for 2020

PDF  ·  May 2018


Member Only

ISWG-AP 1-2-9

Verification issues and control mechanism and actions

PDF  ·  May 2018


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.875

Guidance on best practice for fuel oil purchasers/users for assuring the quality of fuel oil used on board ships

PDF  ·  April 2018


Member Only

MSC 99-20-8-Add.1

Proposal for a new output to amend paragraph 4.4.7.6 of the LSA Code

PDF  ·  April 2018


Member Only

FAL 42-16-3

Maritime corruption Impact on global trade, port governance and seafarers

PDF  ·  March 2018


Member Only

MEPC 72-9-1

Urgent matters emanating from the fifth session of the Sub-Committee Prohibition to carry n…

PDF  ·  February 2018


Member Only

MEPC 72-INF.13

Best practice for suppliers for assuring the quality of bunkers supplied to ships

PDF  ·  February 2018


Member Only

MEPC 72-5-6

Best practice for fuel oil providers for assuring the quality of fuel oil used on board shi…

PDF  ·  February 2018


Member Only

MEPC 72-5

Proposed amendments to the draft Guidance on best practice for fuel oil purchasersusers fo…

PDF  ·  January 2018


BDN format that could be used during 2019 to assist with the transition from the 3.50%to t
Member Only

PPR 5-13-8

BDN format that could be used during 2019 to assist with the transition from the 3.50%to t

PDF  ·  December 2017


Proposal to add a definition of sulphur to regulation 2 of MARPOL Annex VI to ensureconsis
Member Only

PPR 5-13-9

Proposal to add a definition of sulphur to regulation 2 of MARPOL Annex VI to ensureconsis

PDF  ·  December 2017


Member Only

PPR 5-12-1

Sulphur verification procedure for in-use fuel oil samples

PDF  ·  December 2017


Member Only

MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3

Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management

PDF  ·  July 2017


Member Only

MEPC 71-3-2

Comment on the draft amendments to Appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  May 2017


Member Only

MEPC.1/Circ.864

Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification of the sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board ships

PDF  ·  December 2016


Implementation of the global 0.50% sulphur limit in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI
Member Only

PPR 4-20-6

Implementation of the global 0.50% sulphur limit in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  November 2016


Member Only

MEPC.278(70)

Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships under MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  October 2016


Amendments to the BDN under appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI
Member Only

MEPC 70-9-4

Amendments to the BDN under appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  September 2016


Member Only

MEPC 70-5-35

Transition to the 0.50% mm sulphur limit under Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI (International Bunker Indu…)

PDF  ·  September 2016


Effective implementation of the 0.50% mm sulphur limit under regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL A
Member Only

MEPC 70-5-2

Effective implementation of the 0.50% mm sulphur limit under regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL A

PDF  ·  July 2016


Member Only

MEPC.259(68)

Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

PDF  ·  May 2015


Sulphur verification procedure in Appendix VI to MARPOL Annex VI
Member Only

MEPC 68-20-2

Sulphur verification procedure in Appendix VI to MARPOL Annex VI

PDF  ·  March 2015


Member Only

PPR 2-2-7

Comments on information to be included in the bunker delivery note (regulation 18.5) of MA…

PDF  ·  November 2014


Member Only

MEPC 67-4-14

Application of regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI on bunker quality

PDF  ·  August 2014


Member Only

MEPC 66-4-26

Comments on application of regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI on bunker fuel quality

PDF  ·  February 2014


Report on the outcome of the intersessional meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Engine

MSC 82-8-1

Report on the outcome of the intersessional meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Engine

PDF  ·  October 2006