Murphy Takes Up Role as Chief Executive of IBIA
including Teekay, AET, and a stint as head of shipping at Macquarie Bank. His most recent role was as CEO at Acuity Shipping Limited in London, a company that helps ship owners and investors with strategies to boost the overall performance of their shipping investments. Murphy takes over for Captain Peter Hall, the current Chief Executive of the Association, who announced his decision to retire last November. IBIA is an authoritative voice for the global bunker industry and has 850 organizations and members around world. Commenting on Murphy's appointment, Chairman of IBIA, Robin Meech said: &ldquo
IBIA’s Chief Executive Hall to Retire
IBIA’s Chief Executive Hall to RetirCaptain Peter Hall, Chief Executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will retire after three years in the role. The announcement follows Hall’s coordination of one of IBIA’s best annual conventions ever. More than 150 people from more than 20 countries attended the conference held in Gibraltar last week for the first bunker conference after the decision by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to introduce the global 0.50 percent marine fuel sulphur cap in 2020. The conference explored
IBIA: Bunker Market Opportunities in Africa
market growth. This was the conclusion of the speakers and delegates at the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Africa Regional Forum held in Cape Town, South Africa last week. The Forum was chaired by IBIA board member Patrick Holloway of the law firm Webber Wentzel. Captain Peter Hall, IBIA CEO led the discussions which focused on key developments across the region and stressed the importance of establishing good bunkering hubs for economic growth. There was a balance to be struck between regulation to ensure good efficient practices and empowering a vibrant ocean economy, and
