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…
MSC endorses IBIA proposal to clarify new flashpoint regulation
IBIA’s proposal for a unified interpretation (UI) of new regulatory text about documentation of fl… Read more…
IMO agrees to assess regulations for safe delivery of GHG reductions
What fuels and technologies do we have that can assist shipping in reducing GHG emissions? How safe … Read more…
IMO approves Interim LPG Guidelines and LNG bunkering UIs
The IMO has taken another step forward in building a regulatory framework for alternative fuels. The… Read more…
IMO season for IBIA
The first half of 2023 has been dominated by IMO-related work in preparation for key meetings dealin… Read more…
IBIA proposals to IMO on fuel safety and sampling guidelines
IBIA has submitted several proposals to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in a bid to improve unde… Read more…
Celebrating the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) proudly supports the International Maritime Org… Read more…
IMO sub-committee accepts use of electronic BDNs after long discussion
IBIA is pleased to report that an IMO sub-committee, which will report to MEPC 80, has agreed that b… Read more…
PPR 10 discusses whether HFO ban will prevent VLSFO spills in the Arctic
A ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuel by ships in Arctic waters is due to ta… Read more…