Guidelines for alternative fuels further considered by IMO
A suite of guidelines for the safe design and operation of ships using alternative fuels (ammonia, h… 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…
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…
IBIA and ISO provide key input on fuel quality to IMO meeting
IBIA and ISO made a a real impact at the IMO’s recent Maritime Safety Committee meeting, MSC 107 (… Read more…