The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) on Monday (16 January) said voting for the IBIA Board Elections 2023 is now open until Wednesday (22 February) at noon, UK time.
This year there are 11 candidates standing for election, with 3 vacancies to fill.
Members of IBIA are encouraged to vote for the candidates who in their opinion will make a meaningful contribution to the running of the Association.
All paid up members of IBIA should have received a link from CES- [email protected] that will enable them to vote.
If you haven’t received this link or wish to discuss your membership, kindly get in touch with Tara Morjaria – [email protected]
The candidates in this year’s IBIA Board Elections are:
More details about the candidates and their electoral statements here.
Results of the election will be announced at the IBIA AGM on Monday (27 February 2023).
The newly elected IBIA board members will take up their positions with effect from 1 April 2023.
Photo credit: IBIA
Published: 18 January, 2023
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