MARPOL amendments clarify status of “fuel oil”, “gas fuels” and “low-flashpoint fuels”
IMO has approved draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to clarify the requirements for different fuel … Read more…
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“Dark fleet” STS transfers discussed at IMO
Multiple concerns have been raised at IMO meetings regarding an increase in ship-to-ship (STS) trans… Read more…
MEPC 80 clarifies use of biofuels to improve CII
The IMO has approved interim guidelines that clarifies how certified sustainable biofuels … Read more…
MEPC 80 confirms acceptance for electronic BDNs
IBIA is happy to report that the IMO has formally confirmed that bunker delivery notes (BDNs) are ac… Read more…
Plans for three new ECAs announced during MEPC 80
The IMO will soon receive formal applications for three new Emission Control Areas (ECAs) which coul… Read more…
Historic day as IMO adopts revised GHG Strategy
There was standing ovation celebrating a historic moment at the IMO today as the Marine Environment … Read more…
IBIA puts spotlight on alternative fuels during IMO’s GHG negotiations
IBIA brought the perspectives of alternative fuel producers to the IMO during the Intersessional Wor… Read more…
Resignation of Board Member Nicholas Vukelja from IBIA Board of Directors
Nicholas Vukelja, a board member of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), has resign… Read more…
Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO Representative to leave IBIA
We have an important announcement to share with you regarding Unni Einemo, who has resigned as IBIA … Read more…
MSC completes work on fuel oil safety with another SOLAS amendment
In December 2018, at its 100th session, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) agreed to ad… Read more…