25 Feb 2014

(London) Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Green, Intertek ShipCare's Global Technical Manager, has been elected to the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Board of Directors.

"We are proud of Michael for achieving this position of recognition and responsibility within a prestigious organization such as IBIA", said Steve Bee, Intertek ShipCare's Global Business Director. "Michael is a long-standing expert in bunker fuel and of the myriad issues related to bunker fuel quality. The constant challenges posed to the shipping industry from bunker fuel variability and ever-changing regulations mean Michael's expertise is needed more than ever."

Intertek provides ShipCare services in 250 major ports around the world. The Darlington UK Centre coordinates and reports ShipCare work worldwide, providing clients with one single, convenient, point of contact for global services.

ShipCare provides a range of value-added services supporting the world's seagoing vessels with testing, inspection, and technical expertise. Global capabilities include marine bunker fuel quality and quantity measurement and assurance, marine lubricants condition monitoring, and related expert troubleshooting and preventive maintenance solutions.

The ShipCare marine fuel quality testing programme conforms to ISO 8217 and provides full engineering comments, giving international clients fast, comprehensive information to better protect engines and powertrains, promote safe burning of fuel, achieving optimum performance and reliability, and meeting legislative and environmental compliance. Bunker fuel is usually the most expensive component of any sea voyage involving large vessels.

Learn more about Intertek's ShipCare services:
https://www.intertek.com/marine

Learn more about the International Bunker Fuel Association:
http://www.ibia.net

Business Contact:

Maurice O'Donoghue
Global Business Development Manager, ShipCare
Tel:     +44 1325 390180
Cel:     +44 7740 025 658
Email: maurice.odonoghue@intertek.com

Global Marketing and Media:

Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, ShipCare
Tel:      +1 713 407 3500
Email:  erik.holladay@intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide.  From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers' products, processes and assets.  With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.  Visit www.intertek.com.