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IMO grants consultative status to non-profit association CIMAC

“Within IMO, CIMAC will concentrate on digitalisation, non-shaftline propulsion, automation and system integration,” says Peter Müller-Baum, CIMAC Secretary General.

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CIMAC, a global non-profit association promoting the development of ship propulsion, on Tuesday (16 July) said it has been officially granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

CIMAC had submitted its application earlier this year. 

Rick Boom (Woodward) CIMAC President, said: “We are extremely happy that our application has been successful. We look forward to sharing CIMAC's broad expertise in large engines, power, drives and propulsion with IMO even better.”

“We are convinced that CIMAC's work can contribute to achieving IMO's goals.”

Eero Lehtovaara (ABB Marine and Ports), CIMAC VP Digitalisation, said: "There are still many opportunities to optimise the status quo in shipping. Just think of efficiency gains through digitalisation, for example.”

“We want to encourage the maritime industry to embrace digitalisation and implement it. We hope that closer cooperation can contribute to faster implementation.”

Peter Müller-Baum, CIMAC Secretary General, said: “Within IMO, CIMAC will concentrate on digitalisation, non-shaftline propulsion, automation and system integration.”

“Our members have a great deal of expertise in this area, and we are looking forward to the new tasks and will do our best in order to support the International Maritime Organization.”

 

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Published: 17 July 2024

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IBIA welcomes IMO move to draft guidance change on carriage of bio bunker fuels

IBIA welcomed agreement by IMO’s Sub Committee on PPR 12 to draft Interim Guidance on the carriage of blends of biofuels and MARPOL Annex I cargoes by conventional bunker ships.

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The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) on Monday (10 February) said it submitted a document to IMO on the carriage of biofuels for supply to a ship for use as fuel oil on board that ship in November 2023.

This highlighted that as conventional bunker vessels were limited in carrying fuel oil of no more than 25% biofuel it presented a potential impediment to the global adoption of biofuels as fuel oil for ships and so to the ambition for the decarbonization of international shipping in the short term, as set out in the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.

“IBIA therefore welcomes the agreement by IMO’s Sub Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) to draft Interim Guidance on the carriage of blends of biofuels and MARPOL Annex I cargoes by conventional bunker ships,” it said on its website. 

The guidance allows conventional bunker ships certified for carriage of oil fuels under MARPOL Annex I to transport blends of not more than 30% by volume of biofuel, as long as all residues or tank washings are discharged ashore, unless the oil discharge monitoring equipment (ODME) is approved for the biofuel blend(s) being shipped. 

“The Interim Guidance is expected to be approved by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) in April,” IBIA added. 

“IBIA’s membership represents stakeholders from across the global marine fuel value chain, and being able to draw on this technically strong and credible resource will, in its role of having consultative status to the IMO, mean that IBIA will continue to bring important matters to the attention of the wider IMO membership for due consideration.”

 

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Published: 11 February, 2025

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Voting for IBIA Board Elections 2025 open till 14 February

Nine candidates for this year include Julie Louise Nielsen, StormGeo’s Global Head of Bunker Sales, and Victor Leóne, Bunker Partner’s Global Business Development Manager.

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The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) on Wednesday (8 January) said voting for the IBIA Board Elections 2025 is now open until 14 February at noon GMT.

This year nine candidates are standing for election, with two 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,” it said. 

All paid-up members of IBIA should receive a link from CES – [email protected], that will enable them to vote.

The candidates in this year’s IBIA Board Elections are:

  • Mustafa Aslan, Chairman, Asmira Group (based in Turkey)
  • Juliana Gene, Senior Head of New Business and Traders, Organización Terpel S.A. (based in Colombia)
  • Victor Leóne, Global Business Development Manager, Bunker Partner APAC Pte. Ltd. (based in Singapore)
  • Anna Malamen, Finance Director, PMG Energies SA (based in the United Kingdom)
  • Julie Nielsen, Global Head of Bunker Sales & Chair of the Board of Denmark, StormGeo – Part of Alfa Laval Group (based in Denmark)
  • Valeria Sessa, CEO, Reseaworld S.r.l. (based in Italy)
  • Rakesh Sharma, Managing Partner, Flex Commodities DMCC (based in the United Arab Emirates)
  • Fouad Talaat, CEO, Chairman and Managing Director, General for shipping agencies, marine services, and investment Group SAE (based in Egypt)
  • Azfar Zain, Senior Trader, Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte. Ltd. (based in Singapore)

The results of the election will be announced at the IBIA AGM on 24 February.

The newly elected IBIA Board members will take up their positions with effect from 1 April.

Note: Details about the candidates and their electoral statements can be found here

Related: Julie Louise Nielsen steps into role of StormGeo Global Head of Bunker Sales 

 

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Published: 10 January, 2025

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IBIA announces formation of European Regional Board

New board will play a vital role in fostering collaboration across the European bunker and shipping industry, addressing key regional issues, and supporting IBIA’s mission.

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The International Bunker and Industry Association (IBIA) on Wednesday (6 November) announced the formation of its European Regional Board, marking the completion of the association’s commitment to establish five regional boards globally. 

IBIA said the new board will play a vital role in fostering collaboration across the European bunker and shipping industry, addressing key regional issues, and supporting IBIA’s mission to promote a fair and sustainable marine fuel landscape.

The European Regional Board will be chaired by Charlotte Rojgaard, Global Marine Fuels Director at Bureau Veritas Verifuel.

She will be joined by influential industry leaders: John Stirling, Director of Marine Technical at World Fuel Services; Kenneth Juhls, Managing Director at ZeroNorth Bunker; Andrea Realfonzo from Grimaldi Group’s Corporate Bunker & Chartering Department; Sofia Furstenberg Stott, Partner at Furstenberg Maritime Advisory; Peter Grunwaldt, Vice President at Hafnia; Jan Christensen, Senior Director, Fuels, Lubricants & Chemicals, Hapag-Lloyd AG and Capt John Ghio, CEO & Captain of the Port, Gibraltar.

Charlotte Rojgaard said: “It is an honour to lead IBIA’s European Regional Board, where we have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful progress on issues specific to Europe’s diverse and dynamic bunker industry.”

“With this team, we are well-equipped to tackle both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities in marine fuels and environmental stewardship.”

Related: IBIA supports local needs with the forming of Regional Boards

 

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Published: 8 November, 2024

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