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BunkerExperience 2026 – April

20 April - 23 April

Delta Hotel, Vlaardingen, Netherlands

BunkerExperience is an immersive training course designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world bunkering operations. Through a unique combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, you will gain critical insights into bunker barge operations, fuel quality testing, and onboard fuel management.


The three-day, all-inclusive BunkerExperience course presents an unbeatable combination of theory and real-life bunkering experience.

The morning classroom sessions are geared towards preparing students to make the most of the afternoon ‘real life’ experience of working on a bunker barge, working in a testing laboratory and ‘going to sea’ for close-up views of different types of ships.

BunkerExperience is guaranteed to provide a rock solid intellectual and practical introduction into the three most important hands-on elements of the bunker business.

The course provides an excellent social programme, allowing students to share and compare their own bunkering experiences with fellow participants. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to benefit from the extensive knowledge and expertise of the course lecturers.


Course Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of bunker operations, fuel management, and quality control.
  • Develop hands-on experience in sampling, testing, and fuel handling through real-life training sessions.
  • Learn industry best practices for ensuring fuel quality and compliance with international regulations.
  • Enhance your knowledge of ship types, bunker barge operations, and understand how mass flow meters can be used for accurate fuel measurement.
  • Build a professional network with industry peers and experts.

What’s included?

  • Three full days of expert-led classroom and practical training. Accommodation and meals are provided
  • Practical sessions on a bunker barge and in a fuel testing laboratory
  • Access to all course materials and reference guides
  • A social programme to exchange insights and experiences with fellow participants.
  • Direct access to expert trainers and industry professionals.

Lecturers

The course is taught by well-known professionals with many years of experience in the bunker industry. The BunkerExperience lecturers include the following:

  • Claudia Beumer – Director, C4fuel BV
  • Martijn Hoek – Team Leader Bunkers ARA, Verifuel | Bureau Veritas
  • Daniel Kemp – Business Development Manager, Marine Fuel Solutions, Emerson Automation Solutions
  • Argyrios Schoinas – Global Operations & Key Account Manager, Verifuel | Bureau Veritas
  • Leon Van Duivendijk – Managing Director, Iver Ships B.V.
  • Ton Visser Oiltraining B.V.
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Who should attend?

  • Bunker traders & fuel suppliers looking to enhance their operational knowledge.
  • Shipowners, managers, and operators seeking insights into efficient fuel management.
  • Engineers & surveyors involved in bunker fuel testing, quantity measurement, and compliance.
  • Maritime professionals new to the bunkering industry who want a strong foundational understanding of the sector.