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Robin Meech Appointed IBIA Vice-Chairman
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) today announced in an emailed press release it has appointed industry veteran Robin Meech as its new vice-chairman for a one year term of office.
He replaces Jens Maul Jorgensen who became IBIA chairman on April 1, 2014.
Welcoming Robin Meech’s appointment IBIA chief executive Peter Hall said: “Robin Meech has been involved with IBIA for many years and always brings a knowledgeable commercial perspective to the association.
"We are grateful for his commitment to raising standards and the IBIA team looks forward to working with him closely over the next 12 months."
Meech is a former bunker buyer and now managing director of Marine and Energy Consulting Ltd, an independent practice established in 2001 focusing on the marine sector with an emphasis on the transport of energy.
Earlier this month Intertek ShipCare's Global Technical Manager Michael Green was one of a number of other new appointments for the association.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 502.00 | 7.00 | 617.00 | 6.00 |
| Rotterdam | 455.00 | 8.00 | 619.50 | 4.00 |
| Houston | 467.00 | 4.50 | 625.00 | 2.50 |
| Fujairah | 495.00 | 6.00 | 712.50 | 1.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 524.50 | 4.50 | 710.50 | 4.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 479.50 | 6.50 | 643.50 | 3.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 570.50 | 2.00 | 747.50 | 5.50 |
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