The Baltic Exchange will be holding its first briefing forum of 2019 on 21 March. Chaired by Philip Bacon, Icthus Marine, the event will address the issues, developments and pitfalls surrounding bunkers and bunker markets, with a more specific focus on the marine side of the bunker lifecycle through the three segments; buy, receive and use.

Experts from purchasing and Lloyds Register, will bring clarity to specs, the issues and assumptions that cause frustrated contracts when taking delivery. On consumption and performance, the StormGeo shipping team will give their insights into charter party warrants and all presentations will be set against a backdrop of how counterparts scrutinise operational performance and add certainty to what can be an uncertain element of shipping business.

The Briefing will be followed by a Wine Tasting of Italy (£25 per head) hosted by the Baltic Wine Society. Those interested are invited to join wine enthusiast, David Hughes in the Members Bar who will steer tasters through a journey from the wine terraces of the snowy Tyrolean Alps to the southern soaked isles of Italy. Attendees will be able to enjoy exciting new and sophisticated old varieties that are reshaping the world of wine as we know it. Accompanied by Mediterranean nibbles, all members and their guests are welcome.

The Forum commences from 5.30pm, with the wine tasting at 6.45pm. For further details, click here.