IMO updates January 2024

MEPC 81/INF.12 (IBIA) Sampling of low-flashpoint fuels supplied to ships for use on board as fu… Read more…

Regulatory round-up

Edmund Hughes reports on developments at the IMO It is a great pleasure to find myself writing this … Read more…

Support for including onboard carbon capture in IMO regulations  

IMO member states recognise the potential of onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help reduce… Read more…

“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…