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New fuels, new challenges?

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Unni Einemo, Director, International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) comments on possible challenges that will arise due to the 2020 sulphur cap. Ms. Einemo notes that in the ideal scenario, enough fuels of acceptable quality will be available in order to meet future demand. However, this scenario is too optimistic and the shipping industry must prepare to deal with future issues.

“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” This quote attributed to Nils Bohr, Nobel...

https://safety4sea.com/new-fuels-new-challenges/

AllAboutShipping’s Top 25 Conferences for 2018

AllAboutShipping’s  Top 25 Conferences, Forums, Debates et al for 2018 was a tough, possibly the toughest process from all  our surveys given not only the distance to travel to the one or to the other end on Planet Ocean but imperatively the attendance issue. You just can’t go for a day or for a session; a must to be from the  very beginning – normally the pre-conference reception until the good bye drinks and dips!!! With too many regulations and deadlines on many issues except their...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/18/allaboutshippings-top-25-conferences-for-2018/

IBIA defines the new regulatory BDN to be launched in 2019

IBIA reminds the industry that new regulatory requirements under MARPOL Annex VI, regarding the information to be included in the bunker delivery note (BDN), will enter into force on 1 January 2019. That is why, IBIA provides practical advice and dispel some of the misunderstandings regarding the responsibility of suppliers.

Namely, IBIA provides the text of the new Appendix V, ‘Information to be included in the bunker delivery note’ that consists of Name and IMO Number of receiving ship, Port,...

https://safety4sea.com/ibia-defines-the-new-regulatory-bdn-to-be-launched-in-2019/

2020: Shipowners have a cause to be awake at night!

Unni Einemo introduces the panel

IBIA’s 2018 Annual Convention in Copenhagen will remain for a multiple of reasons in the hearts and minds of all present as well as those reading various reports in the media for ever. It was one of the most timely events over the last 25 years!

John Faraclas writes:

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Moreover, the last five years an unprecedented situation is being built up with the environment – an issue which ranks number one in the shipping industry to and for all intents and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/24/2020-shipowners-have-a-cause-to-be-awake-at-night/

IBIA at the Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference

Only 8 days left until the 7th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference, taking place on 29th-30th November, in Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, Greece.

IBIA Director Unni Einemo will be participating as a key speaker.

Why attend?

  1. With IMO2020 implementation fast approaching: discuss how the 0.5% sulphur cap will affect the supply chain
  2. State of the shipping industry
  3. Explore the outlook for alternative fuels & scrubbers
  4. Networking opportunities

More Specifically:

The bunker industry nearing 2020...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/22/ibia-at-the-annual-mediterranean-bunker-fuel-conference/

The BDI@1,304: November blues… or…

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 91 points earlier on today “thanks”   to the collapse – lets hope temporarily- of the Capes; Geopolitics will take some unprecedented twists and turns and IBIA’s 2018 Convention is on! John Faraclas daily briefing:

What a fall was that of the Capes? The BCI lost 328 points, lots the 2,000 points threshold and now read 1,968 points…

The Panamaxes were down 17 and now the BPI reads 1,511 points 1511!

A dozen points lost from the Supras’ BSI   now standing...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/07/the-bdi1304-november-blues-or/

Capes “sink” the BDI at 1,395…

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 33 points earlier on today and now stands at 1,395; Geopolitics still messy and IBIA’s Annual Convention makes waves. John Faraclas’ daily briefing:

The  volatile Capes’ BCI three-digit loss of 101 points bringing down this index at 2,296 points was the talk of the town… surpassing even Aegean Marine Petroleum’s filling for Chapter 11 news… As said in the past, one size cannot determine the markets nor create a market but the harsh reality is that the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/06/capes-sink-the-bdi-at-1395/

IBIA: Issues related to reporting availability of 2020 compliant fuels to IMO

IBIA reiterated that states that are parties to MARPOL Annex VI are supposed to inform the IMO of the availability of compliant fuel oils in their ports. Following a proposal by Liberia at MEPC 73, there is an established mechanism to do so and now it is hoped this can be used to help shipping companies prepare for 2020 with detailed information about where and when compliant fuels will be available.

Liberia proposed to IMO’s MEPC 73 last week to “issue a resolution urging States to report the...

https://safety4sea.com/ibia-issues-related-to-reporting-availability-of-2020-compliant-fuels-to-imo/

Final Call for the IBIA Annual Convention 2018

IBIA Annual Convention 2018

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) would like to welcome you to the IBIA Annual Convention 2018, on 6th-8th November 2018, at the Scandic Kødbyen hotel in Copenhagen.

With IMO 2020 on the horizon, this year’s event is perhaps one of the most important conventions IBIA has held!

IBIA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2018 PROGRAMME

IBIA has arranged a dynamic series of sessions around diverse topics, which will cover a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/01/final-call-for-the-ibia-annual-convention-2018/

IBIA: Fuel contamination not related with low sulphur fuel oil blending

After a number of ships experienced fuel contamination problems with seemingly on-spec fuels, many worry that such cases will increase as the market is fearful about the quality of fuel bends provided to meet the new 0.50% sulphur limit in 2020. However, IBIA notes that ‘the contamination cases are completely unrelated to low sulphur fuel oil blending’.

Regarding the cause of the contamination, a common view is that the fuels causing sticking of fuel pumps contain adhesive chemical compounds and...

https://safety4sea.com/ibia-fuel-contamination-not-related-with-low-sulphur-fuel-oil-blending/

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