07 September - 11 September
Keble College, Oxford, UK
The Oxford Bunker Course is a world-renowned five-day intensive residential training course, designed for newcomers to the business and for those who may already have some experience.
During the week, all students meet and work with the experts and have an extraordinary opportunity to build long-term relationships with their peers from all sectors of the business.
PLEASE NOTE: All students are requested to ensure that their homeward flights and other travel plans allow them to remain in Oxford until the formal course programme ends at 1pm on Friday with the award of course certificates.
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin, Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Nigel Draffin has been involved in shipping for over 50 years and in bunkering for over 25 years. He joined Shell Tankers in 1966, serving on all classes of vessel, including VLCCs and LNG tankers. In 1979, he joined the newbuilding department of Shell International Marine and later transferred to Shell’s R&D unit, specialising in control systems, fuel combustion and safety systems.
In 1986, Nigel moved to the commercial department as a bunker buyer and economics analyst, two years later becoming Head of Operational Economics, responsible for all of the fuel purchased for the Shell fleet. In 1996, he joined E. A. Gibson Shipbrokers which, in 2006, merged with US-based broking house LQM Petroleum Services, where he was Senior Broker and Technical Manager. He retired from LQM in July 2015.
Nigel is a founder member of IBIA, serving several times on its council of management, the board and as its Chairman. Nigel has written 10 books on bunkering, shipping and marine lubes published by ship.energy. Nigel is a member of IMarEST and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers.
Lecturer: Peter David, Technical Consultant, BP Marine
Technical Consultant
BP Marine
PETER DAVID joined the BP Research Centre, Sunbury-on-Thames in 1977 after graduating from the University College of Swansea, University of Wales with BSc (Hons) and PhD degrees in Chemistry.
After a short period in the Analytical Laboratory applying infrared spectroscopy to research the structure of crude oils and petroleum products, he joined the BP Global Fuels Technology Team and over a period of 25 years at Sunbury-on-Thames gained experience on all transport and power generation liquid fuels. From 1995, he was Team Leader of the Product Quality Team, with responsibility for design and implementation of development projects to support BP’s worldwide fuel marketing and manufacturing strategies.
He left BP in 2003 and is currently working as a Technical Consultant for BP Marine, other petroleum companies and equipment manufacturers.
Lecturer: Peter David, Technical Consultant, BP Marine
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Nigel Draffin has been involved in shipping for over 50 years and in bunkering for over 25 years. He joined Shell Tankers in 1966, serving on all classes of vessel, including VLCCs and LNG tankers. In 1979, he joined the newbuilding department of Shell International Marine and later transferred to Shell’s R&D unit, specialising in control systems, fuel combustion and safety systems.
In 1986, Nigel moved to the commercial department as a bunker buyer and economics analyst, two years later becoming Head of Operational Economics, responsible for all of the fuel purchased for the Shell fleet. In 1996, he joined E. A. Gibson Shipbrokers which, in 2006, merged with US-based broking house LQM Petroleum Services, where he was Senior Broker and Technical Manager. He retired from LQM in July 2015.
Nigel is a founder member of IBIA, serving several times on its council of management, the board and as its Chairman. Nigel has written 10 books on bunkering, shipping and marine lubes published by ship.energy. Nigel is a member of IMarEST and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers.
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Lecturer: Chris Fisher, Consultant Fuel Specialist, Marine Engineer
Consultant Fuel Chemist
Brooks Bell
Chris Fisher began his career as a marine engineer on tankers after studying at Poplar Marine College. After serving as Chief Engineer, he transitioned ashore in 1981 as a Marine Superintendent with Texaco Overseas Tankship, where he developed a keen interest in marine fuel quality and related technical challenges. In 1984, he moved into consultancy, specializing in liquid cargo losses and contamination issues. Teaming up with chemist Stephen Hodge, they co-authored Fisher & Hodge on Bunkers, the first technical book on the subject. His expertise led him to Det Norske Veritas Petroleum Services (DNVPS) in 1987, where he played a key role in expanding marine fuel quality testing, setting up a new laboratory in Rotterdam, and growing DNVPS’s operations significantly.
In 1995, Chris joined Inspectorate as Director for Northern Europe, establishing a bunker claims division and frequently serving as a technical expert in arbitrations and court hearings. In 2003, he founded Bunker Claims International Ltd., providing expert opinions on bunker disputes and investigating engine damages. A fellow of INMARSET and past Chairman of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), Chris has a passion for teaching and training. In 2011, Bunker Claims International was acquired by Brookes Bell, where he continues to provide marine fuel consultancy services.
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin, Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin, Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
Lecturer: Nigel Draffin, Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
EVENING ACTIVITY: Free Evening
