IBIA acts in aftermath of OW Bunker collapse

In Singapore, IBIA is in discussion with Maritime & Port Authority (MPA) to ensure continuing smooth bunker operations. IBIA says it is ready to offer this service to other companies potentially impacted in European ports. The association says it is offering professional career support services to those who have lost jobs.

IBIA Chief Executive Peter Hall said: “This is an unprecedented occurrence and our thoughts are with the very large number of competent hardworking ex-employees now urgently in need of support and industry contact. It is important that dialogue is maintained across the supply chain and we are pleased to be able to support the Singapore bunkering community. We hope that our efforts will ensure an uninterrupted supply of bunkers. We are willing and able to act as local point of support in European ports as we are doing in Singapore.”

He added: “We are offering all ex-OW Bunker employees impacted by the situation free IBIA membership. This is a modest gesture, but will provide them with access to an independent forum where their details can be made rapidly available to others in the industry including employers who are picking up the business previously conducted by OW.”

Meanwhile, the IBIA Convention has agreed to extend the term of office of chairman Jens Maul Jorgensen by a further year.