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Don't just take our word for it - read below what people attending our events and training courses think!

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The Oxford Bunker Course

'I thoroughly enjoyed the course from start to finish and have recommended it for a couple of people that I feel would benefit from attending.  I have been in touch with most of the guys who attended and am working with some of them going forward. The guys from Petrospot were all so very lovely and a credit to the company, they made everybody welcome and comfortable'
GB Oils, UK

‘Well run course and venue in a perfect location’
Cockett Marine Oil Ltd (UK)

‘Unique experience! Anyone working in the bunker industry should attend this training course’
Total (France)

‘I learned a lot of useful things that I will use in my future daily work’
BP Greece S.A. (Greece)

‘Enjoyable, productive, informative’
Energean (UK)

‘I heard many reviews about the course and it certainly lived up to my expectations. A fantastic course for beginners and all those entering the bunker industry’
Cockett Marine Oil (UK)

‘A very comprehensive and helpful course but at the same time extremely fun! I would recommend this to everyone who is affiliated to the bunker industry’
GAC Bunker Fuels (UK) Ltd (UK)

‘The bunker course is very complete. I learned many things that I didn’t know and will be very useful in my daily work’
Petrobras Bunkering (Brazil)

‘Fantastic course created and taught by fantastic people’
OW Bunker Switzerland S.A. (Switzerland)

‘It is very learned and joyful’
Fairstar Heavy Transport (Netherlands)

‘Extremely useful…a fantastic experience’
Seychelles Petroleum Company Ltd (Seychelles)

‘I can truly recommend this course to anyone who is dealing with bunkers. It is very good training with excellent speakers. I had an excellent week with great people’
Total Marine (France)

‘Good all round’
OceanConnect Marine (Denmark)

‘Fantastic! Very informative and a perfect level of simplicity and depth for beginners’
ST Shipping and Transport (UK)

‘Informative, enjoyable, valuable’
Integra Fuels Ltd (UK)

‘Enjoyable, good – and money well spent!’
Bominflot Fujairah LLC (United Arab Emirates)

‘Very well organised course…excellent’
Hapag-Lloyd AG (Germany)

‘Everything was organised and really good’
United Arab Shipping Company (United Arab Emirates)

‘Great fun, great group of guys’
OW Bunker (Denmark)

‘Very well organised’
J.Lauritzen A/S (Denmark)

‘The course is a diamond set within gold. Many thanks to the whole team at Petrospot’
Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd (Russia)

‘The organisation of the event made everything smooth and enjoyable’
US Military Sealift Command (USA)

‘An informative and helpful event for people entering the industry’
Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels A/S (Norway)

‘I would recommend this course to anyone starting in the bunker sector’
Bominflot S.A. (Spain)

‘It was very enjoyable and, for me, very productive. I learned a lot’
Port of Santa Marta (Colombia)

‘I think this course is really well structured’
Compañia Sud Americana de Vapores (Chile)

'It is a very useful and informative bunker course. It should be obligatory for all bunker traders and broker before they begin their careers.'
GAC Bunkerfuels (Egypt) Ltd (Egypt)

‘This week has been very helpful to understand the business from a trader/supplier’s point of view. It is a good course for newcomers to enlarge their knowledge and to network.’
Oldendorf Carriers GmbH & Co K.G. (Germany)

‘It is a very useful course. I will recommend it to my colleagues and friends.’
Seabridge Bunkering Pte Ltd (Singapore)

‘I really think it was very useful for me. It was great fun also. Thank you very much!’
Vilma Oil Consulting (Spain)

‘I had a great time here. It was informative all lecturers were great, especially Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Nigel Draffin, Angus Ogilvie and Chris Fisher. Looking forward to any future courses from Petrospot.’
Faisal Marine Oil Services (Pakistan)

‘The week has been a lot of fun and has given me a fantastic foundation to bunkering. The teachers have been fabulous and I was amazed at their level of knowledge. I have learnt a lot and had fun.’
Peninsula Petroleum AS (Norway)

‘I feel that anyone employed in the shipping industry should start off by doing this course.’
Cockett Marine Oil Ltd (South Africa)

‘An eye opener!’
Ghana Oil Company Ltd (Ghana)

‘The course was VERY interesting and useful. Excellent lectures and teachers! Thank you VERY MUCH’
JSC Wissol Petroleum (Georgia)

‘Very interesting’
Oceantide Energy Ltd (Nigeria)

‘So much has changed since my last attendance in 2005. I recommend this course to anyone who is in the shipping, oil and gas industry. It is educational, informative, interactive and very interesting. Thank you Petrospot!’
Pokat Nigeria Ltd (Nigeria)

‘Great event’
OW Bunker Canary Islands SLU (Spain)

‘This is an excellent course for anyone involved in the bunkering industry. I seriously think the chief engineers for the US Navy and Coast Guard should attend’
Multi Service Corp. (USA)

‘The course was great! It was very well organised. The speakers were very good and I really enjoyed this event!'
OW Bunker Canary Islands SLU (Spain)

‘Well organised with a good course rhythm’
TOTAL Raffinage Marketing S.S. (France)

‘This course is fantastic. I learned a lot from this course and will recommend it to my colleagues’
Seabridge Bunkering Pte Ltd (Singapore)

‘This event has been very enjoyable and intensive as well’
OW Bunker Malta Ltd (Greece)

‘This course gives you a good general overview of the business. A good networking course’
Stena Oil (Sweden)

‘I found the event extremely enjoyable from the educational as much as from the social point of view’
OW Bunker (Denmark)

'Excellent'
OW Bunker Korea (South Korea)

'Good Organisation''
Ian Taylor & Cia SA (Chile)

'The Course offers a completely up to date point of reference for bunkering activities'
BP Marine International (South Africa)

'Very well organised, very good teachers, amazing ambience it has been a very good experience!'
Peninsula (UK)

'Well presented and organised.'
BP Marine International (South Africa)

'Very good overall. I learnt a lot more than I thought I would. I have only been trading for three months but I feel I now know enough'
OW Bunkers UK

'It was very good and it’ll be useful for me in the future'
Enacol SA (Cape Verde)

'Very good and smoothly run'
Cockett Marine Oil (UK)

'The course was very informative and has a shed a lot of light on some very grey areas'
Cockett Marine Oil (UK)

'Very good course with useful information'
Ministry of energy (Trinidad & Tobago)

'This was an excellent course. All the presenters were highly knowledgeable in their areas. I would definitely promote this course to others.'
O.W. Bunker Middle East DMCC (UAE)

'I liked the setup, the lecturers and the venue. Good mix between education and networking.'
StatoilHydro ASA (Norway)

'A very good course, a wide range of subjects, and excellent lecturers.'
Totsa Total Oil Trading SA (Switzerland)

'The course was VERY interesting and useful. Excellent lectures and teachers! Thank you VERY MUCH!'
JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia (Georgia)

'A highly beneficial course that covers all ends of the spectrum, from technical to commercial, led by industry experts lending their expertise and knowledge, and attended by a great group of people.'
Tramp Oil & Marine (UK)

'This week has been really useful for me, and it's been great fun too! It's like the pieces are coming together with all the topics we've been presented — I just didn't want it to end.'
Teekay Shipping (Norway)

'It was a privilege to be here. It was an excellent course with good subjects and topics.'
Petromoc (Mozambique)

'I am very happy with the course. I will not fail recommend it in the future.'
Total (France)

 

'Very good content and lecturers.'
BP Marine (UK)

'The bunker course was comprehensive, enlightening and very professional. The course material is user friendly and the speakers were all very knowledgeable on their relative subject. It has been an enriching experience. Thank you for making learning so much fun.'
GAC Bunker Fuels (South Africa)

'It was a very nice week, with very good teachers and with a great atmosphere. I am very happy!'
Socomet Bunkering (France)

'The course was excellently organised, prepared and delivered. It was very relevant for my present job and for my career prospects.'
STASCO (UK)

'This has been a very good course, with interesting topics and excellent teachers and speakers.'
Wilhelmsen Bunkers (Norway)

'It has been a great learning experience as well as a good opportunity to meet other people in the bunker industry.'
Khalil (PVT) Ltd (Pakistan)

'The content was very in depth, the lecturers sound and intelligent, and the students very friendly.'
Al-Dawood Shipping (Nigeria)

'The course was really interesting and enjoyable. The quality of the lecturers, Nigel in particular, was excellent.'
California Advanced Management Services (India)

'Great teachers. Great notes. Thank you.'
Neste Oil (Finland)

'This course has been a great experience in understanding the different sides of the bunker industry...I would highly recommend it.'
Cockett Marine Oil (USA)

'What a great experience it was. Everybody in the bunker industry must attend.'
Turkish Petroleum International Co. (Turkey)

‘This course was very good – an unforgettable experience. I learned a lot of new aspects of the bunker industry, so I hope you can continue with this course in the future.’
CSAV (Chile)

‘Useful, interesting, difficult sometimes, but never boring. Thank you!’
Total Marine Fuels (France)

‘The course gave us a good overview of the industry and increased our network a lot. This is a good experience for beginners like me.’
Petrobras (Brazi)

‘I enjoyed the course very much. A lot of material was covered. Good networking opportunity. Good event organisation. Many thanks!’
Curoil N.V. (Curaçao)

‘I really like the course. It is helpful for newcomers and also for the people involved in this business. I am thankful to all of you for a wonderful environment and kindness.’
Faisal Marine Oil Services (Pakistan)

A very well organised course, covering most of the areas vital for all bunkering operations. High quality of lecturers, great atmosphere and, above all, a very good experience. It was a pleasure to take part in this course!’
BP Marine (France)

‘An extremely well organised and professional training course with an impressive line up of presenters. Each day was well structured.’
ConocoPhillips Ltd  (UK)

‘It has been a very valuable course for me. I will try to use all the information in my daily business as soon as possible. Thank you very much.’
International Bunker Services K.K . ( Japan)

‘Good.’
Lloyd's Register – FOBAS (UK)

‘Very useful for work and networking. Essential for beginners and those with experience.’
Petrobras ( Brazil)

‘A very good course. Fits me perfectly. Great value.’
Stena Oil AB (Sweden)

‘Very good and very informative. Good structure and helpful.’
Wrist World Wide Trading (Germany)

‘Excellent course. It gave me a broad approach to the industry’
Cabot Europa GIE (France)

‘Thoroughly enjoyable. I learned a lot and would recommend it to all those in the industry’
Nautical Supply International Ltd (UK)

‘A good introductory course’
Jo Tankers Bergen (Norway)

‘It has been a great experience and I feel it has given me a much better understanding of the importance and process of bunkering’
A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd (Denmark)

‘I thought it was very good.’
OW Bunker Germany GmbH (Germany)

‘Thank you very much! Very informative. I am very glad to have participated in it’
Wrist Worldwide Trading GmbH (Germany)

‘It was great!’
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (Norway)

‘Everything we have gone through has been really good and relevant. I have learned a lot. The evening events have been great!’
A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd (Denmark)

‘Very good technical information’
Peninsula Petroleum (Uruguay)

'Amazing course! I learned a lot! Nigel was a great instructor and I learned the most from him. He is very passionate about the subjects and very enthusiastic'
MSC (Italy)

'A great course!  Everything has been thought of, from course content to social activity. It is a great week to learn and meet new people'
Bominflot Fujairah LLC (United Arab Emirates)

'Well organised with excellent logistics, agenda, evening activities, quizzes and exercises'
ExxonMobil (UK)

'Excellent- I loved all the personal/life experience the trainers shared with us'
SABT (South Africa)

'Very good, it covered all aspects of bunkers, excellent speakers, very nice atmosphere'
Vilma Oil (Spain)

'Fantastic and really fun. I’ve learned more this past week than I have in two years! Really well presented.  I feel confident to carry on and do better in my career, especially with the lecturers and friends I’ve made'
GB Oils (UK)

'A fantastic experience from both work and social perspectives. I will recommend the Oxford Bunker Course to anyone joining the bunker industry!'
GAC Bunker Fuels (UK)

'Very useful for work and to network. Essential for beginners and experienced people.'
Petrobras (Brazil)

'I recommend this course to anyone who is in the shipping, oil and gas industry. It is educational, informative, interactive and very interesting. Thank you Petrospot!'
Pokat Nigeria Ltd (Nigeria)

'Very good course. Fits me perfectly. Great value.'
Stena Oil AB (Sweden)

'Very good and very informative. Good structure and helpful.'
Wrist World Wide Trading (Germany)

'The quality of the lecturers and students was remarkable. The location and content were perfect. I highly recommend the course.'
Multi Service Corp/SEACARD (USA)

'The course was well-organised, focused, highly relevant and fun too! I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a career in the bunker industry.'
Nynas UK AB (UK)

'The lecturers are excellent. The content is wide and deep. I feel totally satisfied with this course.'
Seabridge Bunker Co. (Singapore)

'Well structured and presented by highly qualified and experienced professionals who have a great understanding of the industry. The course have given me more confidence and made me more aware of the risks involved in the operational and commercial sides of the business.'
Fuel Supplies Maldives Pvt Ltd (Maldives)

'Top of the bill.'
Seatrade Reefer Chartering NV (Netherlands)

'This was a very well prepared course. The lecturers were real characters with a wealth of experience. There was a good work-life balance and I definitely made some good contacts. Well done!'
KG Bominflot (Germany)

'I really enjoyed listening to all of the teachers and the location was really good. The social aspects were perfect — it was a good team of people.'
Maritime Agency Bunker (Denmark)

'The content was excellent; covered everything in detail but presented in a way that was easy to understand and follow. All the students were good fun and friendly.'
O.W.Bunker (UK)

'It was a fantastic week with great lectures — it could have been longer! I was really satisfied with the way of teaching, the notes and the possibility of networking in this international course.'
O.W.Bunker (Germany)

'Wonderful course. Instructors were excellent, their command of the subjects was quite impressive. Great assembly of students. Location: excellent setting in one of the world's great learning centres. The course met and exceeded expectations.'
TOTAL (USA)

'Great lectures.'
BP Marine (Netherlands)

'Really good course. Well organised, good social aspect, good hotel. Thank you very much!'
BP Marine (Netherlands)

'It brought me up to date with today's requirements to deal properly with all aspects that touch the purchase and supply for the Hapag-Lloyd fleet.'
Hapag-Lloyd (Germany)

'I will recommend this course to clients — it left me very satisfied.'
Bunkers Marinos del Noroeste SA de CV (Mexico)

 

The Oxford Bunker Course (Advanced)

‘Well presented and useful’
Sealogik Group Inc. (Panama)

‘Great course’
Cockett Marine Oil (USA) LLC (USA)

‘Very well run and organised. Nigel is an amazing presenter with an incredible depth of knowledge’
TBS International Plc (USA)

‘Excellent tool to get started in the bunker business’
Sea Energy Company Inc. (Panama)

‘Very organised. Everything ran very smoothly. Everything was great. Thank you!’
TOTAL Petrochemicals (USA)

‘Excellent.’
Multi Service Corporation (USA)

‘The course was very well structured and all the lecturers very knowledgeable in their specific areas. Very interesting.’
SGS North America Inc. (USA)

‘This was a wonderful tool to improve our procedures and handle our fuels.’
Chiquita Brands (Costa Rica)

‘I am very happy to have attended the course. Nigel is extremely knowledgeable and does an excellent job.’
Chemoil Corporation (USA)

‘A fascinating in-depth overview of the bunker industry by presenters with the knowledge and experience to speak with authority.’
Specialty Fuels Bunkering  (USA)

‘Interesting, complete course that will help me to improve my competencies’
Socomet Bunkering (France)

 

‘This course was very educative an informative’
Engen Ghana Ltd (Ghana)

‘Excellent course. A must for the tanker and bunkering industries. The technical aspects are dealt with in great detail and explained well’
South African Maritime Safety Authority (South Africa)

‘Informative, in-depth. A must for anyone in or planning to be in the business’
Smit Amandla Marine (South Africa)

‘A very useful course. Insightful and easy to grasp’
National Petroleum Authority (South Africa)

‘Excellent course. Well presented. I gained good knowledge’
South African Maritime Safety Authority (South Africa)

‘Wonderful course!’
Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)

‘This course provided a better understanding of the product we sell and the nature of the associated quality claims’
BP Southern Africa (South Africa)

‘Excellent Course’
BP Australia (Australia)

‘Very well organised’
Trust Energy Resources Pte (Singapore)

‘An excellent course covering a wide array of topics in width and depth’
APL (Singapore)

The Piraeus Bunker Course

‘Exellent’
Qatar Navigation (QSC) (Qatar)

‘Excellent course’
Queensway Navigation Co. Ltd (Greece)

‘It was very well organised and structured’
BP Marine S.A. (Greece)

‘It is a very interesting and informative course’
Argo Marine Services S.A. (Greece)

'Well organised. The first day was excellent.'
BP Marine (Greece)

‘Well presented, very informative and comprehensive. It gave me something to think about!’
 Termoil S.A. (Greece)

‘Good course with experienced speakers’
Springfield Shipping Co. (Panama SA) (Greece)

‘Everything was good!’
Asian Shipping Bunker Company Ltd (China)

‘Very informative. This course must be attended by all bunker related colleagues.’
Hellenic Petroleum S.A. (Greece)

 ‘The event overall and the organisation and presentation of the course were excellent’
Brilliant Maritime Services ApS (Greece)

'Good course structure, covering many aspects of the industry.'
Praxis Energy Agents (Greece)

'Very useful information provided.'
Unicom Management (Cyprus) Ltd (Cyprus)

'It is a very specialised course with an international point of view and very specialised professors.'
EKO Abee (Greece)

'Excellent. Very informative with a critical stance.'
NTUA-Lab for Maritime Transport (Greece)

'I have twenty five years experience and I still learnt new information regarding bunkers.'
Inspectorate Hellas S.A. (Greece)

'It was great.'
Thenamaris Ships Management Inc. (Greece)

'I found it to be excellent and productive.'
Macoil International S.A. (Greece)

'Comprehensive, covered many aspects of the industry, and solved many issues of ambiguity.'
Aegean Marine Petroleum (Greece)

'The whole concept was very organised and the lecturers too. I really enjoyed the seminar.'
Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd (Greece)

'Very interesting and informative.'
Aegean Marine Petroleum (Greece)

'Very informative and in-depth.'
Bunkernet (Cyprus)

'Well documented and presented.'
Equinox Maritime (Greece)

 

‘Very good and easily understandable’
Innospec Hellas Ltd (Greece)

'A very fascinating and exciting bunker course.'
CSSA Total Oil Trading S.A. (Switzerland)

‘Excellent course’
BGH Excim Ltd (India)

‘Very professional, using comprehensive materials. Interesting that different sectors and parties such as traders, finance, purchases managers, etc, are gathered here to exchange views.’
Bernard  Schulte (Hellas) SPLCC (Greece)

‘Very well presented and professionally organised. Excellent information provided.’
Bernhard Schulte (Hellas) SPLLC (Greece)

‘Overall a good experience for every employee in the shipping industry (not only in bunkers). Many aspects regarding technical and law parameters were discussed, helping provide a thorough understanding of this multinational industry.’
Bunkerfuels (Hellas) (Greece)

‘The Piraeus Bunker Course is a door leading to the knowledge of bunkers. Chris Fisher and Petrospot always surprise us with their professionalism and their expertise in running courses for the bunkering industry.’
Mamidoil-Jetoil  S.A. (Greece)

‘Interesting and informative’
Prime Petroleum Services Inc. (Greece)

'A well organised course providing a clear picture to either a person entering the bunker business or a more experienced person.'
Lidoil Petroil Trading Company SA (Greece)

'Excellent. Mr Fisher was able to give replies to every aspect and use an event or case relevant to bunkering.'
Navibulk Shipmanagement S.A. (Greece)

'A very good presentation from a technical point of view, for all traders, suppliers and owners.'
Addax Bunkering Services (Greece)

'It was worthwhile to participate; you get a very good background on bunkering.'
Mamidoil-Jetoil (Greece)

'The seminar was excellent indeed.'
Blossom Maritime Corporation (Greece)

'Very professional with quite comprehensive materials used. Interesting that different sectors / parties involved such as traders, finance, managers etc are gathered and exchange views.'
Bernhard Schulte (Hellas) SPLLC (Greece)

'Piraeus Bunker Course is a door, leading to the knowledge of bunkers. Chris Fisher and Petrospot always surprise us with their professionalism and their expertise in running courses for the bunkering industry.'
Jetoil Bunkering (Greece)

'Very informative. Must be attended by all bunker related colleagues.'
Hellenic Petroleum SA (Greece)

 

Oil & Shipping Africa

'Very informative and interesting. All the speakers were experts and knew their fields well'
Riman Shipping (Nigeria)

'Speakers are all experts in their fields. The Symposium was highly rewarding'
Jean Chiazor & Co (Nigeria)

'Well organised, relevant subjects, knowledgeable speakers'
Pumangol Energy Bunkering (Angola)

‘The entire programme has been very enlightening and informative. An excellent introduction to the bunkering business.'
Ghana Oil (Ghana)

‘Enjoyable, educative and entertaining.'
Honey Rivers Nigeria (Nigeria)

‘Improves existing business contacts and helps us to meet new business contacts.'
SojMarine (Nigeria)

‘A super event opening the doors to West African bunker markets’
Monjasa A/S (Denmark)

‘The Bunker Industry needs consistency in terms of quality and volumes to offer shipowners and operators. Oil & Shipping Africa offered good discussions amongst players and enlightening speeches all aiming at WAF becoming an even better place to refuel. Well done Petrospot’
Monjasa A/S (Denmark)

'I don't know how to express my gratitude to Petrospot and the organisers of this event Oil & Shipping’
Phonic Marine Services (Nigeria)

 

'This Event is all about networking and connections'
Ayoknox Ventures (Nigeria)

'The conference was very interesting and I made good business contacts'
Stena Oil (Sweden)

'The course was very informative, educational and up to date'
Ghana Oil Company (Ghana)

‘Found the conference interesting & enjoyable as West Africa has huge growth potential’
Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels (South Africa)

‘I found the event very informative and enjoyable’
Bergen Bunkers (Norway)

‘The event was very productive, informative, educative, interesting and provided a forum for constructive interactions with key industrial stakeholders.’
Blueseas Maritime (Nigeria)

‘Excellent and well organised, what can I say? I'm really impressed’
Westland Energy (Nigeria)

‘Well packaged. Seasoned and eloquent speakers. Good conference - opportunity to learn & network’
Westland Energy (Nigeria)

‘It's educative and a good medium to meet other business associates and also a medium to acquire more knowledge’
Pamekson Global Services

Maritime Week Americas

‘Enjoyable, perfect size for networking’
Petrol Bunkering (Germany)

‘Very well organised. Thanks for a wonderful time in Cartagena!’
Petrotrin (Trinidad and Tobago)

‘Very well organized, good event’
Ecopetrol (Colombia)

‘MWA is outstanding value. I have made fantastic contacts in the industry and gained a deeper and up to date understanding of the article issues facing the industry’
Platts (UK)

‘I enjoyed a lot this event because I learn a lot and also I meet plenty people from plenty important companies from plenty countries’
Colcharbro (Colombia)

‘Good event, well organised, interesting lectures, flexible agenda’
Petromar (USA)

‘Everything was great. It was really worth it for me in every way. I am looking forward to the one in Panama next year’
International Bunkering Middle East DMCC (United Arab Emirates)

‘Thanks for all the support given prior and during the Cartagena conference – we had a great time there and enjoyed the event very much’
Agnamar S.A. (Ecuador)

‘We are very proud and very grateful to Petrospot for bringing this event to Colombia. Thanks for the opportunity!’
Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura S.A. (Colombia)

‘The event was FIRST CLASS all the way’
Reiter Petroleum Inc. (Canada)

‘We enjoyed the event so much – all of you did an excellent job and it was fantastic to meet the Petrospot team. I hope we can go next time to Panama’
PDVSA (Venezuela)

‘The conference was great, as were all the social events offered’
Tradewinds (USA)

‘On behalf of our shareholders and all our crew, let us first congratulate you for everything: the unconditional support for Cartagena to host Maritime Week Americas, every detail, support for each of us, the endless dedication to service and a vibrant energy that characterised you at all times. There is no doubt that your team was the soul and engine of all attendees in Cartagena. Once again, on behalf all IEG members, many thanks’
C.I. International Fuels Ltda (Colombia)

‘I had a really nice time in Cartagena. You ladies (and Llewellyn) did a great job with the conference (and the parties). I’m really looking forward to hosting in Panama next May’
US Naval Forces Southern Command (Panama)

‘Congratulations for the amazing event. Well done!’
CODIS S.A. (Colombia)

‘Thank you for a well organised event. We were glad to be present and to have supported it from the beginning’
Vopak (Colombia)

‘It was a great conference and it was nice to meet you all’
Dammers Shipagencies Inc. (Curaçao)

‘I would like to congratulate all your team for the lovely event. The course I took was really helpful, my brother told me he liked the conferences and we all enjoyed the networking as it was so well organised with delicious food and the nice boat trip. Hoping to see you next year in Panama!’
Corporación Marzam (Ecuador)

 

‘Very informative for everyone from the novice to the industry expert’
Innospec Fuel Supplies (USA)

‘Very good’
C.I. Cartagena Friction Lube Ltda (Colombia)

‘The event has been great. It has good attendance and the conference had good content’
Corporación Marzam (Ecuador)

‘Great course’
Organización Terpel S.A. (Colombia)

‘Well run, efficient knowledgeable presenters and a good networking opportunity’
National Maritime Services Inc. (USA)

‘Very beneficial. I learnt a lot about what affects our clients.’
Aspect Enterprise Solutions (UK)

'I was positively surprised. It is a nicely sized group and an informal environment for discussions about the industry'
Petrobras Bunkering (USA)

'I expected professional organisation and you met the expectation'
DNV Petroleum Services (USA)

'Fantastic. The best organisation I've ever seen for a bunker conference.'
Caribbean Fuels (Guadeloupe)

'I found the event unique and a great opportunity to meet our clients, get to know people, share information and cover more themes of our daily business life.'
Organización Terpel S.A. (Colombia)

'Great opportunity to visit Miami!'
Mamidoil-Jetoil (Greece)

‘Another fantastic Petrospot event with high quality discussions on a number of progressive topics’
Maersk Oil Trading (Denmark)

‘As usual, very informative and a great opportunity for networking. The credit course was impressive.’
C-Fuels America Inc. (USA)

‘Outstanding content with highly qualified panellists’
Emerson Process Management (USA)  

‘All speakers were awesome and very informative. Jokes were good too!’
Exxon Mobil Marine Fuels (USA)

‘Excellent course! Updated information and great speakers.’
Organización Terpel S.A. (Colombia)

‘A must within these troubled times’
C-Fuels America Inc. (USA)

'The event, as always has been awesome! A perfect experience place and event to meet people, network, find new customers'
Organización Terpel (Colombia)

'Very good organisation'
Macosnar Corp (Panama)

'An excellent event covering all of the key issues affecting the bunker industry today. Superb on every level.'
Lloyd's MIU (UK)

'A big thank you for a very successful Maritime Week Americas in Miami. I thought the event was fantastic and surpassed my expectations. We have had some excellent feedback from our guests and other members of the BP team, who enjoyed all aspects of the event and felt it very worthwhile.'
BP Marine (UK)

ARACON

'Very well organised and interesting'
Mediterranean Bunker Services Ltd (Greece)

‘Great job and congratulations to the Petrospot team.’
BP Marine (Netherlands)

‘Excellent event. Networking in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.’
Petrobras (Brazil)

‘Good information, new things, good speakers. The ISO part was very informative’
Vroon BV (Netherlands)

 

'The event organisation was excellent'
Lloyd's Register FOBAS (UK))

‘Opening session was informative. Afternoon session enlightening’
Bominflot Ltd (UK)

‘Super venue and well organised convention with interesting speakers’
IBIA (UK)

 

The Bunkering Symposium

‘The one-day format works well’
Vergo Consultancy  (Belgium)

‘Interesting topics; short and concise’
Chemoil Energy (Netherlands)

‘Good! And it included six networking opportunities focused on four important points of discussion in the market’
Cepsa Marine Fuels (Spain)

‘As a surveyor it is very important to get acquainted with the position of all parties that are involved in the bunker business, and this Symposium provides  the proper platform for this to happen’
Tanido B.V. (Netherlands)

‘I love the one day format. Good speakers and presentations’
Multi Service Corp. (USA)

‘Well organised’
Maersk Oil Trading (Netherlands)

‘The one-day format is better than two days. Good social side too!’
Bunker Claims International (UK)

'Congratulations on the social events. The venues and food were excellent'
Gearbulk (UK)

'Good diversity of statements and issues'
Midstream Fuel Services (USA)

'Interesting, informative and well organised. Qualified and high profile speakers.'
BIMCO (Netherlands)

 

'Excellent and cohesive. The past, present and future were all treated with complimentary presentations in logical sequence.'
Razaghi Meyer International (UK)

'I want to congratulate the organisers of the event for supporting the oil industry with The Bunkering Symposium 2008. I found the event enjoyable and productive.'
Macchalis International (Nigeria)

'Glad to see such an event close to a main bunkering station instead of in a remote place. It allows buyers and operational persons to attend.'
Conti-Lines NV (Belgium)

'The event was very well organised. All discussions were very relevant to the current shipping/bunkering climate'
Guardian Marine Testing (UK)

'Concise, innovative and focussed on important issues for bunkering. The 'compact' format works well.'
Jiskoot Autocontrol Ltd (UK)

'Very professional, with interesting content'
BP Marine (Netherlands)

'A very interesting seminar. Passionate speakers.'
Calsoft (Belgium)

'Very well organised and focused on topics related to today's market.'
Multi-Service (USA)

'The panel was very knowledgeable. Content above average.'
Ventrin Petroleum (Trinidad & Tobago)

Petrospot Bunker Seminars

‘Credit risk management is absolutely necessary for the sales and commercial team. Very useful seminar.’
Organización Terpel S.A. (Colombia)

'Great event'
Endress + Hauser A/S (Denmark)

'Informative as to the issues facing the industry today and it provided some lively debates on key issues, including the latest revision to ISO 8217'
Kennedys (Singapore)

'Very satisfied, smoothly organised'
Drum Cussac Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore)

'Very well done, good internet registation and information'
BIMCO (Singapore)

'Well organised. The lunch was a great occasion to discuss and have more contact with speakers'
Information Fusion Centre (Singapore)

'Frank and open discussions. A full spectrum of issues, necessary for decision makers'
Nippon Maritime Center (Singapore)

'Very Useful!'
Vopak Horizon Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

'This was a highly informative, educational seminar. The presentations were focused, well presented and allowed for open debate and questions. Dr Manus Henry directed and guided the topics with good pace'
GAC London (UK)

'Well run, good dialogue and excellent venue to build awareness on the topic '
DNV Petroleum Services (Singapore)

 

‘This is an eye opener to me I am more enlightened in managing credit risk’
Jessco Maritime Resources Ltd (Nigeria)

'Petrospot is very topical in coming up with important game-changing industry topics. Well done!'
DNV Petroleum Services Pte Ltd (Singapore)

'One day is not enough!'
Global Vision Bunkers B.V. (Netherlands)

'Very informative and great networking'
US Navy Maritime Liaison Unit - Pacific (USA)

'Well organised event'
Koch Fertiliser Trading Sarl (Switzerland)

'The technical info by Dr Manus Henry was very interesting and informative'
Endress & Hauser (Dubai UAE)

'Petrospot seminars have a great track record of gathering industry experts and stimulating debate on crucial issues'
BIMCO (Denmark)

'Excellent all round update of the present metering position'
GAC (Sharjah UAE)

'Totally worth it!'
Marquard & Bahls AG (Germany)

'Very good'
World Fuel Services (UK)

'Good. Networking lesson and great panel discussions '
Endress & Hauser (Singapore)

'Very informative'
Thomas Silvey (UK)

The IBIA Annual Convention

'The level of informed debate from platform and floor was a shining example of the value of this convention.'
LQM (USA)

'It was informative and educational, especially at such a pivotal time for the industry'
Martek Marine Ltd

'A great opportunity to see and be seen among industry individuals'
JetOil Bunkering

'Well organised - more visions for the future - knowledgeable team'
CBI Engineering AS

'It was informative and educational, especially at such a pivotal time for the industry'
Martek Marine Ltd

'A great opportunity to see and be seen among industry individuals'
JetOil Bunkering

'Another well-organised event in excellent surroundings and world-class speakers — topical, insightful and educational.'
Razaghi Meyer International (UK)

'Very well organised, good venue, good attendance.'
O.W. Bunker (UK)

'I enjoyed it, especially the second day. I am grateful for the contacts I made at the conference, which should help our work on air pollution.'
Hong Kong Shipowners Association (Hong Kong)

'It was good to see you and all our friends in the Bunker Industry especially from the last Convention organised by you in Hong Kong. It was an excellent and well organised conference and convention.'
FNSA Fuels Ltd (United Arab Emirates)

'A very good conference.'
Davies & Newman Wake Ltd (UK)

'The feedback I received on IBIA Hong Kong was very positive in terms of theme and organization -so well done again!  And, an impressive turnout by the sounds of it.'
SEACARD / BP (USA)

'I had a really enjoyable trip. The location was fantastic, great views and nice food. All the topics covered were interesting and up to date. The speeches and guest speaker were all very impressive, there was a nice positive atmosphere shared by all the delegates. Congratulations to both Petrospot and to IBIA for staging such highly professional event.'
Lintec Testing Services (Singapore)

'Thank you for your team's efforts to make the convention a success.'
BP Marine (UK)

'Thanks for the well-organised and informative IBIA Convention, held in the gorgeous city of Hong Kong.'
Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (Kuwait)

'Congratulations on a well organised conference.'
Bridgewater Marine Pty Ltd (Australia)

'I would like to thank IBIA and all the people involved for organising such a successful event in Hong Kong.'
China Steel Express Corp. (Taiwan)

'I would like to thank you for the excellent organization of this first IBIA Bunkering event; in my opinion it tops all of the conferences I have so far attended in my bunkering life. I am very pleased to see that after many years of disappointing conferencing, we are getting much more focused on the real issues and in the right. The recent conference in Buenos Aires has proven that it is not only possible to organize a good event, but to ensure that there is an understanding of the business! A great combination of quality, both of people and delegates and subjects on the agenda.'
Addax Bunkering Services (Switzerland)

'I really enjoyed the IBIA Convention. Not only because Buenos Aires is a beautiful city but also because the issues discussed were interesting and relevant. I was very interested in the offshore bunkering presentation, the new Chilean Bunker Code and the new dispute solving scheme by IBIA.'
Bunkersea (Peru)

'As Honorary Treasurer of IBIA, I was very proud to be part of this event, and as an individial member I thought the IBIA conference in Buenos Aires to be by FAR the most professional and well organized conference run within the bunkering industry! A very diverse group of individuals spanning all the corners of the globe, and experience, made this exceptional. I would like also to take time our and thank you for your outstanding professionalism during this conference.'
Brilliant Maritime Services Ltd (Greece)

'Regarding the organization of the event, I can tell you that all was perfect, with a very nice Gala Dinner at the Piazzola Tango.'
KG Bominflot mbH & Co (Argentina)

 

'Every minute has been worth it. Educative, relevant and insightful.'
Ghana Oil Company Ltd (Ghana)

'Well organised, material pertinent to me as supplier.'
Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago

'Thanks for your efforts with organizing and running an excellent conference!'
Horizon Lines

'It was a pleasure to meet you and to be part of the bunkering crowd there in Montreal!'
Williams Mullens

'My first attendance at an IBIA Event. Excellent organisation and presentation and a great opportunity to meet people at the heart of the industry.'
Environmental Fuels (UK)

'This has been a great forum to discuss about the full spectrum of our business and I am sure that each of us have taken something positive out of here.'
Fairwinds Maritime Services Ltd (Nigeria)

'I would like to congratulate IBIA for a wonderful choice of venue, both excellent conference hall & rooms. Also excellent food & service.'
Intertek Caleb Brett (UK)

'I must say that the Convention was well organised and everything was perfectly coordinated. Your hard work is much appreciated.'
Marine & Port Authority of Singapore (Singapore)

'It was a great visit to Hong Kong. Meeting the people from Singapore, China and the Far East was great.  It was what we expected.  Renewing relationships was wonderful in such a great setting. These are all about meeting the people, that part was great. The cocktail parties were great.'
Glander International Inc. (USA)

'This year the IBIA conference went well, bringing a few interesting subjects and many delegates. People were satisfied with the subjects the speakers brought in and the open discussion among the delegates on a few delicate subjects. Thanks so much to you and your team for so much hard work to organise the conference which I believe will be the cornerstone to upgrade this industry standard.'
OceanConnect (South Korea)

'It was a pleasure to be part of the Convention. Congratulations and regards to the entire team.'
Petrotrade Philippines Inc. (Philippines)

'Cheers and congratulations to a successful bunkering event! I think you guys did great in organizing this event. The venue was indeed perfect for the convention because of the view of Hong Kong's busy harbour.'
Petrotrade Philippines Inc. (Philippines)

'It was indeed good to see you in HK...and I am already looking forward to the next one in Monaco. I believe the conference had some good topics/speakers. The hotel was great, prefect view. The conference was very well organised.'
Frisol (Netherlands)

'It was a pleasure to meet and socialise with people related to our business. The open forum was a needed discussion for our future and the problems that we face. An event that all bunker people should attend.'
Mamidoil-Jetoil Bunkers (Greece)

'The IBIA conference in Buenos Aires was an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas. There are elements of the industry that collaborate well and it is a pleasure to see the various commercial elements suppress their commercial instincts to co-operate in addressing issues that affect the market as whole.'
Razaghi Meyer International (UK)

'I would like to congratulate all of you for the organization and development of the conference in Buenos Aires, which I can only describe as EXCELLENT!'
ANCAP, (Uruguay)

'I have to say that the quality of the conference exceeded my expectations. There were some excellent speakers, and a very acceptable amount of delegates.'
Convey SA (Argentina)

'The first IBIA Annual Convention in South America was a success. All the issues discussed during the Conference were highly approved by most of the delegates.

'The event was excellent. Everybody said it was the best in a long time.'
VanOil (Peru)

'Having been to many conferences over the years, I am pleased to say that this one stood out as one of the very best and successful conferences I have been to. The organisation was good, the premises were fine. Last, but not least, the topics were more interesting than usual, which resulted in a good attendance.'
Scandinavian Bunkering A/S (Norway)

Bunker Arbitration Experience

'I want to thank all the participants in the mock arbitration — which I found very exciting and didactic — for their commitment and professionalism.'
M.S.B.Marine Surveyors Bureau S.A. (Panama)

'It was a pleasure and honour participating in the mock arbitration. Although I certainly do no wish any of you to have claims, I hope we can do that again for real in Panama's Maritime Arbitration Center sometime in the not too distant future!'
Morgan & Morgan (Panama)

'The Bunker Arbitration Experience in New York was excellent! I seriously recommend the The Bunker Arbitration Experience to everyone involved, from newcomers to senior managers.'
Quinn Oil (Panama)

 

'It was good to meet other people from the shipping community. The event organisation was good.'
Rickmers Reederei GmbH & Cie KG (Germany)

'Very well organised, perfect venue and presentations.'
Hapag-Lloyd (Germany)

'It should be compulsory for everyone who is involved in shipping and the bunker industry.'
Mamidoil-Jetoil SA (Greece)

'The Bunker Arbitration Experience was unique and fantastic.'
Aegean Marine Petroleum (Greece)

Petrospot Training Courses

'You are one of the best presenters in delivering such kind of courses. You delivered it with the right amount of humour and I learnt quite a lot from this course.'
Petro-Diamond Singapore (Pte) Ltd

'I am glad that I have attended the course, it is definitely useful!'
Uni Petroleum Pte Ltd

'Very professional and informative.'
Grupo Empresarial del Pacifico (Colombia)

'Good coverage of bunker and related issues.'
Western Bulk Pte Ltd (Singapore)

'Very good overall — very useful and practical insight gained.'
Petrojam Ltd (Jamaica)

'I learned interesting things and the book provided is fabulous.'
Intertek Caleb Brett (UK)

 

'Yes I definitely find the course very useful and have improved and gain knowledge from you. Your explanation and expertise on bunkers were very concise and clear.'
Chevron Singapore (Pte) Ltd

'The course was indeed a learning experience for all of us and I personally enjoyed it!'
Searights Maritime Services Pte

'The event was very useful, with quality exchange of excellent information.'
Petrojam Ltd (Jamaica)

'For me, as a newcomer in the business, the event was very helpful.'
Rabobank International (Netherlands)

'I thought the content of the Fisher & Lux bunker course was very interesting and useful; in particular it combined technical and legal aspects very well.'
Foot Anstey Sargent (UK)

Petrospot Lunch Forums

'In our industry it is always useful to detach ourselves from our computer screens and network with fellow maritime professionals to discuss, exchange opinions, make a note of different viewpoints and build relationships.'
Aon Corporation (UK)

'A well-balanced event allowing industry, government and specialist consultants to share ideas and perspectives in an information environment.'
MBT SIGMA (UK)

'The informal nature of these events generates a great atmosphere for meeting new people and exchanging views.'
Hart Security (UK)

'It was a very productive and engaging meeting about very relevant subject matter in today's maritime industry.  The representatives from the industry were diverse and prompted at times heated discussion about important issues.'
Transport Research Laboratory (UK)

'Piracy is very real, rampant and becoming ever more brutal and sophisticated, and, there is nothing romantic about it!  This Forum has given many the opportunity to come together to discuss a reality that others seem to ignore.  It is an excellent platform in the battle against something that is proving to be a growing threat to commerce and an even bigger threat to many lives.'
EPSa Ltd (Germany)

'A very valuable opportunity to exchange views with those actively engaged with the MARPOL Annex VI Legislation.  The attendees appeared to be representative of those who have insights into the legislation including some active in the preparation and in ongoing development of legislation.'
Razaghi Meyer International (UK)

 

'It was a great experience to meet private and public organisations and decision makers that where all stakeholders in the logistic supply chain security.  The quality of the people involved made is possible to challenge ritual topics and prepare targets to achieve solutions.'
ZOCA Container Security BV (Netherlands)

'This was a great event with some very interesting speakers.  There was a great selection of other guests which made for useful networking.  The food was very good.'
Universal Guardian Services Ltd (UK)

'I found this a most interesting event and met a number of important people.'
Douglas-Westwood Ltd (UK)

'I believe the Maritime Forum lunch was an extremely useful opportunity to directly exchange views with several stakeholders about ship emissions, in an informal atmosphere.  I think it is important to organise similar activities since they are not only a way to share information but also a contribution to a better understanding of the interests of relevant players and though facilitate the achievement of consensual solutions for the problems the sector is facing.'
European Federation for Transport and Environment (Belgium)

'It gave us insight about piracy and how it is perceived both by the public and the business.  This is not our first line of business, but it was very educational.  Also we made some new contacts and renewed old ones. Very useful.'
ZOCA Container Security BV (Netherlands)

'The debate was interesting and I am always happy to see familiar colleagues within the same industry.'
Transport Research Laboratory (UK)