Training
Training, Education & Professional Development
At IBIA, we believe that knowledge is a key driver of safety, innovation, and progress across the marine fuel and energy sectors. Our training and education programmes are designed to equip professionals with the understanding and practical skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving industry.
Building knowledge for a changing industry
Our courses address real-world challenges, including sustainability, safety, regulatory compliance, and emerging fuel technologies. We help professionals stay ahead of developments in alternative fuels, regulatory frameworks, and evolving industry standards, strengthening both individual capability and wider industry integrity.
Practical, accessible learning
We offer a flexible range of training options designed for all experience levels, from newcomers to senior maritime professionals. Our courses are delivered both in-person and online, ensuring maximum accessibility for individuals and organisations worldwide.
In-person training also includes regular courses on MFM (Mass Flow Meter) operations and standards in bunkering, providing essential practical knowledge for accurate measurement, custody transfer, and operational best practice.
Our learning environment is open, independent, and collaborative. We encourage exchange of knowledge, practical guidance and industry best practice.
Global delivery with a regional hub in Singapore
Training is delivered internationally, including sessions aligned with industry conferences, seminars, and requests from industry or national authorities.
We also operate a dedicated facility training in Singapore, supporting the needs of regional and international participants. A structured timetable of courses is available, with the flexibility to deliver training at alternative locations by arrangement.
Bespoke training solutions
We offer tailored training programmes designed around your organisation’s specific needs. Topics can be adapted to focus on your areas of interest, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced bunker training courses
- Minimum group size: 15 participants
- Customised content delivered by specialist trainers with extensive industry experience
Enquiries & bookings
To learn more, book a place on an IBIA training course, or to discuss bespoke training options for your organisation, email [email protected]
For more information about training in Singapore, email [email protected]
Testimonials
I attended IBIA’s Alternative Fuels training course in Istanbul and it proved valuable for me related to alternative fuels, especially LNG bunkering. The course covered all critical aspects in a structured, practical way: from LNG’s technical characteristics and operational procedures of IMO/EU regulations and emissions perspective. Mr. Nigel Draffin’s deep industry experience and openess to accept my questions feeded my curiousty to have better understanding of LNG and other alternative fuels. As a result, I feel more confident to realize LNG bunkering and its future.
Ali Riza Cagri Kesici, OMV Turkey
IBIA Alternative Fuels Training Course, Istanbul May 2025
The IBIA Alternative Fuels Training Course in Istanbul provided a comprehensive and highly practical overview of the evolving marine fuel landscape. The course clearly broken down the key fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, and operational considerations surrounding future alternative fuels. It was an invaluable session for staying ahead of industry decarbonization trends, and I highly recommend it to any maritime professional looking to navigate the future of bunkering.
Uğurcan Koca, YMN Tanker
IBIA Alternative Fuels Training Course, Istanbul May 2025
The IBIA methanol bunkering master class offered a comprehensive exploration of safe practices for future marine fuels. Attending on behalf of Feadship as superyachts builder, the session covered everything from chemical properties and ISO specifications to robust safety protocols and step-by-step bunkering procedures. While viewed through the lens of the yachting industry, the approaches covered are universally applicable across the entire maritime sector.
Ernesto La Colla, Royal Van Lent Shipyard B.V.
IBIA-Green Marine Methanol Bunkering Masterclass, Rotterdam March 2025
The IBIA Online Basic Training Course was a very valuable learning experience that strengthened my understanding of bunker operations, fuel quality, quantity measurement, and industry best practices. The course content was well structured, practical, and easy to follow, making it highly relevant to my professional work in the maritime and cargo surveying field. I would certainly recommend the course to anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the bunker industry.
Shravan Dhondge
Online Basic Bunker Course
I truly enjoyed the course and found it extremely educational, informative, and valuable. The instructor was wonderful—very knowledgeable and excellent at explaining the material clearly. This was a very positive learning experience, and I definitely plan to continue taking additional IBIA courses in the future.
Gina Arellano, Triton Energy Agents
Online Basic Bunker Course
The IBIA Online Basic Training Course was for me the gateway to the bunker industry, it helped me to understand how the market works in a pretty short time. It is highly recommended if this is your first approach to the bunker industry.
Cesar Ventura Gonzalez, Argus Media
Online Basic Bunker Course
I enjoyed the training and found it very informative and timely.
Vijay Rao, Steamship Mutual
IBIA Biofuels Training Course, London 2024
The training has been great, and I appreciate the tag in your LinkedIn post and the shared materials!
Zuzanna Rotter, ExxonMobil
IBIA Biofuels Training Course, London 2024
The course was very informative.
Jonatan Motin, Stena Oil AB
IBIA Biofuels Training Course, London 2024
The knowledge shared within the course suited the time allocated to it, and I would also recommend the course to future surveyors.
IBIA course participant
Mastering MFM for Bunkering
The course was excellent and I could not name anything that should be improved.
IBIA course participant
Mastering MFM for Bunkering
It will help me conduct MFM-related surveys with confidence, accuracy, and consistency.
IBIA course participant
Mastering MFM for Bunkering
The course was great, very interesting and informative.
IBIA course participant
Mastering MFM for Bunkering
Very interesting course.
IBIA course participant
Mastering MFM for Bunkering