The Committee develops international, interstate and national standards, draft amendments to existing standards, codes of rules and guidelines. The Committee also prepares proposals for the abolition, revision or replacement of industry regulations.

Vladimir Sergeev, Chairman of the Association Council, commented on the event: "There is a huge array of shipping and port regulations. A part of them has nothing to do with bunker activities, but our work directly depends on a lot of them. Sometimes a small paragraph in an extensive document, which was not noticed during preliminary discussions by our professional community, becomes a factor that carries serious risks and generates high costs in the industry. Since the establishment of our Association, we try to be fully aware of everything connected with preparation of regulatory framework to prevent consolidation of incorrect or unclear wording in the legislation. For this purpose, the Association works with various government agencies and other bodies associated with the development of regulatory and other documentation influencing the maritime activities. It takes time and effort from our experts, but it certainly brings benefits for our members in the long run."