There have been widespread concern in recent years regarding the international sulfur regulation and, in particular, the impending global rules. The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has now joined forces with the industry's concerned parties. IBIA has entered into a strategic partnership with the carrier association Trident Alliance, which is campaigning for better enforcement of the recent rules while also criticizing the current efforts to implement global requirements, which will not enter into force until 2020 or 2025. Many shortcomings, to say the least, write both organizations in a press release.