IBIA report from IMO: Council 117
Council had few items of specific interest for IBIA members on the agenda; however, a few items may … Read more…
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IBIA report from IMO: MSC 97
The 97th session of the Maritime Safety Committee met from November 21 to 25 at the International Ma… Read more…
Applications invited for the role of IBIA Chief Executive
IBIA is now seeking an exceptional leader for the role of CE…. Read more…
Captain Peter Hall to retire after four years as IBIA’s Chief Executive
Captain Peter Hall, Chief Executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has deci… Read more…
CEO’s Introduction – MEPC 70 Special
This month’s newsletter is packed with commentary on what’s been happening at the IMO. IBIA welc… Read more…
IBIA commentary: Global cap in 2020: Now what?
Several unknowns remain about the global 0.50% marine fuel sulphur limit. Will assumed global capaci… Read more…
IBIA commentary: Global sulphur cap could create bunker market ‘winners and losers’
Even if, in theory, globally there is refining capacity to produce sufficient fuels to meet the 0.50… Read more…
MEPC 70 approves BDN amendments, disregarding IBIA proposal for improvements
The 70th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has approved, with a view to… Read more…
Bunker tanker operators may obtain exemptions from ballast water management requirements as IMO gives green light for SRA concept
It will be possible for states that are party to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention to gr… Read more…
IMO continues discussion on use of HFO in Arctic waters
Another call has been heard to ban the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic, but while m… Read more…