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World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2026

MEPC 85-6-4
Determination of the carbon intensity indicator for bunker vessels

MEPC85-INF.10
Shipboardbiofuelblendchecklist(FAME-basedbiofuels)

PR & Statements
Global Marine Energy Leaders to Gather at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

PR & Statements
IBIA Statement on Recent Marine Fuel Quality Concerns

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2026

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

PR & Statements
IBIA statement concerning the forthcoming MEPC 84

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

PR & Statements
IBIA announces new Board of Directors

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2026

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

PR & Statements
IBIA Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

PR & Statements
IBIA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at the AGM

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

Governance
IBIA AI Acceptable Use Policy v2

Governance
IBIA HANDBOOK 2026 v5

Marketing
World Bunkering Media Pack 2026

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q4 2025

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

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)

PPR 13-7
On the calls to prohibit EGCS discharges – the facts and consequences

PR & Statements
IBIA partners with INTERCARGO to strengthen collaboration on decarbonisation, safety, and marine fuels
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PR & Statements
IBIA reaffirms support for IMO decarbonisation efforts despite MEPC setback

Marketing
IBIA Brand Guidelines

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

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2025

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

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

ISWG-GHG 20-2-15
Draft Guidelines on ZNZ rewards and methodology to determine such rewards

Publication
IBIA Methanol FAQ

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

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

Publication
IBIA Ammonia FAQ

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2025

MEPC.1_Circ.917
MEPC.1_Circ.917

MSC 110-6-7
Proposed revision of Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using methylethyl alcohol

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2025

Publication
Naftika Chronika interview with Dr. Edmund Hughes

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

Publication
IBIA Bio LNG FAQ

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

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

Publication
IBIA Biofuels FAQ

MEPC 83-INF.16
Measures to reduce underwater noise of merchant ships and noise reduction prospects of ene

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q4 2024

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2024

MEPC 82-5-1
Comments on document MEPC 7893 on emission factors for environmental riskassessment of the

Governance
IBIA Bye Laws 2024

MEPC 82-6-9
Review of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) for bunker vessels

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2024

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2024

MSC 108-14-1
Early implementation of draft amendment to paragraph 16.9.2 of the IGC Code

MEPC 81-INF.12
Sampling of low-flashpoint fuels supplied to ships for use on board as fuel

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q4 2023

MEPC 81-INF.4
Carriage of biofuels for supply to a ship for use as fuel oil on board that ship

ISWG-GHG 16-2
Revised possible draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to implement a simplified Global GHG
Governance
IBIA Board Member Role and Responsibilities

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2023

Publication
Biofuel CF calculation methodology post MEPC 80

Publication
UI regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI (BDN)
MEPC.1/Circ.905
Interim Guidance On The Use Of Biofuels Under Regulations 26, 27 And 28 Of Marpol Annex VI
MEPC.328(76)
MARPOL Annex VI Amended 2021

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

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2023
ISWG-GHG 15-3-5
Alternative fuel producer perspectives capabilities, future potential and support for a We…
MEPC 80-7-10
Exhaust gas preparation and conditioning for onboard CO2 capture
Governance
IBIA Code of Conduct
MSC 107-17-21
Proposal for a new output to facilitate a regulatory framework to support the safedelivery…

MSC 107-6-3
Comments on document MSC 1076 regardingsample integrity and sample bottle size

MSC 107-6-4
Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint

MSC 107-6-5
Comments on document MSC 1076 regarding sampling location

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2023

MSC 107-6-2
Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-24.6concerning flashpoint documentation

PPR 10-14
Proposed unified interpretation of regulations 18.5 and 18.6 of MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC 79-INF.24
Industry desire for implementation of bunker licensing

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2022

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2022

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2022

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q4 2021

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q3 2021

Publication
IBIA review and observations of EU Fit for 55

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q2 2021

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Q1 2021
MEPC 76-6-1
Report Of Fuel Oil Consumption Data Submitted To The Imo Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Databas…

MSC 105-5-1
Comments on documents MSC 1055 and MSC 1055Add.1
PPR 8-5-3
Comments on document PPR 851
MEPC.324(75)
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, Procedures for sampling and verification of the sulphur content of fuel oil and the EEDI

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Winter Issue 2020
MSC.1/Circ.1621
Interim Guidelines For The Safety Of Ships Using Methyl Ethyl Alcohol As Fuel
MEPC.1/Circ.889
2020 Guidelines For On Board Sampling Of Fuel Oil Intended To Be Used Or Carried For Use On Board Ships

Publication
Introduction to Methanol Bunkering: Technical Reference 1.5

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Autumn Issue 2020

World Bunkering
World Bunkering Summer Issue 2020

Publication
BIMCO IBIA Bunkering Guide

Publication
Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% sulphur marine fuel
FAL 44-13
IMO Guidance to address bribery and corruption in the maritime sector

Publication
Preparatory issues: tank cleaning

Publication
Marine Fuels Guidance

Publication
CIMAC guideline: Marine fuel handling in connection to stability and compatibility
MEPC 75-5-7
The nature of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oils and their potential impact on Black Carbon emissi…
SSE 7-12
Proposal for amendments to paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code

Publication
IBIA Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers
MEPC.1/Circ.882
Early application of the approved amendments to the verification procedures for MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples
MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.15
Delivery of compliant fuel oil by suppliers
MSC.465(101)
Recommended interim measures to enhance the safety of ships relating to the use of oil fuel
MEPC.1/Circ.881
Guidance for port State control on contingency measures for addressing non-compliant fuel oil
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
MEPC.1/Circ.884
Guidance for best practice for Member State/coastal State
MEPC.320(74)
Guidelines on consistent implementation of 0.50% sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.321(74)
Guidelines for Port State Control under the revised MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC 74-10-11
Sulphur verification process
MEPC 74-5-25
Best Practice Guidance for Member States/coastal States
MEPC 74-10-7
Management of non-compliant fuel oil after the submission of a Fuel Oil Non-Availability R… (Australia, United States…)
FAL 43-17
Proposal for a new output regarding maritime corruption and the impact on global trade, po…

PPR 6-8-6
Guidelines for verification of compliance with sulphur limits

PPR 6-8-7
Sulphur verification process
SSE 6-13
Proposal for amendments to paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code

PPR 6-8-5
Joint industry guidance on potential safety and operational issues related to thesupply an
MEPC.1/Circ.875/Add.1
Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers for assuring the quality of fuel oil delivered to ships
MEPC.1/Circ.878
Ship Implementation Plan for the 0.50%S limit
MEPC.305(73)
Prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes under MARPOL Annex VI
MSC 100-17-10
Proposal for a new output to amend SOLAS regulation II-213.4 regarding means of escape fro…
MEPC 73-5-17
Joint industry guidance on potential safety and operational issues related to the supply a…

MEPC 73-5-12
Outcome of the Intersessional Meeting on Consistent implementation of regulation 14.1.3 of
MEPC 73-5-4
Proposed amendments to the draft Guidance on best practice for fuel oil suppliers
CCC 5-3-6
Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group
ISWG-AP 1-2-11
Preparatory and transitional issues ship implementation planning for 2020
ISWG-AP 1-2-9
Verification issues and control mechanism and actions
MEPC.1/Circ.875
Guidance on best practice for fuel oil purchasers/users for assuring the quality of fuel oil used on board ships
MSC 99-20-8-Add.1
Proposal for a new output to amend paragraph 4.4.7.6 of the LSA Code
FAL 42-16-3
Maritime corruption Impact on global trade, port governance and seafarers
MEPC 72-9-1
Urgent matters emanating from the fifth session of the Sub-Committee Prohibition to carry n…
MEPC 72-INF.13
Best practice for suppliers for assuring the quality of bunkers supplied to ships
MEPC 72-5-6
Best practice for fuel oil providers for assuring the quality of fuel oil used on board shi…
MEPC 72-5
Proposed amendments to the draft Guidance on best practice for fuel oil purchasersusers fo…

PPR 5-13-8
BDN format that could be used during 2019 to assist with the transition from the 3.50%to t

PPR 5-13-9
Proposal to add a definition of sulphur to regulation 2 of MARPOL Annex VI to ensureconsis
PPR 5-12-1
Sulphur verification procedure for in-use fuel oil samples
MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3
Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management
MEPC 71-3-2
Comment on the draft amendments to Appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.1/Circ.864
Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification of the sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board ships

PPR 4-20-6
Implementation of the global 0.50% sulphur limit in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.278(70)
Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships under MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC 70-9-4
Amendments to the BDN under appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC 70-5-35
Transition to the 0.50% mm sulphur limit under Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI (International Bunker Indu…)

MEPC 70-5-2
Effective implementation of the 0.50% mm sulphur limit under regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL A
MEPC.259(68)
Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

MEPC 68-20-2
Sulphur verification procedure in Appendix VI to MARPOL Annex VI
PPR 2-2-7
Comments on information to be included in the bunker delivery note (regulation 18.5) of MA…
MEPC 67-4-14
Application of regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI on bunker quality
MEPC 66-4-26
Comments on application of regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI on bunker fuel quality

MSC 82-8-1
Report on the outcome of the intersessional meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Engine
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