- ADN 2025 prohibits opening cargo tanks carrying UN-3082 classified fuel for sampling or measurement, effectively banning manual access.
- IBIA supports the safety objectives but warns of unintended impacts on trust and transparency in bunkering operations.
- The association urges closer collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders to find balanced, practical solutions.
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has responded to the upcoming ADN 2025 regulations, which govern the transport of dangerous goods by inland waterways in Europe. Under the new rules, cargo tanks carrying fuel classified under UN-3082 can no longer be opened for manual sampling or measurements. This effectively eliminates direct tank access, representing a significant operational change for the bunkering sector, according to Manifold Times.
IBIA’s Position on Safety and Standards
IBIA Chair Constantinos Capetanakis emphasized the association’s recognition of the safety and sustainability goals behind the regulations. “Safety is a cornerstone of our sector,” he stated, highlighting IBIA’s alignment with authorities’ efforts to maintain high standards in inland waterway transport.
Concerns About Industry Impact
While endorsing the intent of the regulations, Capetanakis cautioned that the current framework may have unintended consequences for the bunkering industry. Restricting manual tank access could disrupt established practices and potentially affect trust and credibility in one of the world’s leading bunkering hubs.
Call for Collaboration
IBIA underscored the importance of constructive engagement between authorities and industry stakeholders to ensure that the ADN 2025 rules achieve their safety objectives without undermining operational transparency. “As an international association representing all sides of the marine energy industry, IBIA stands ready to share expertise and facilitate discussions,” Capetanakis affirmed. “Working together, regulators and industry can develop solutions that are both safe and practical.”
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Source: Manifold Times
