The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that it does not intend to renew the bunker supplier licences of Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd and Universal Energy Pte Ltd, after they expire on 31 August.
The bunker craft operator licence of Universal Energy Pte Ltd will also not be renewed.
As a result, both companies will no longer be allowed to operate as a bunker supplier and bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore.
According to MPA, Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd made “unauthorised alterations on the pipelines of their bunker tankers and has accumulated demerit points for non-compliances to the bunkering procedures.”
Separately, Universal Energy Pte Ltd accumulated demerit points for delivery of bunkers, that were severely aerated, as well as stoppages, during bunkering operations.
“With the demerit points accumulated, Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd and Universal Energy Pte Ltd have failed to be accredited under the Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers. This is a key requirement for the renewal of bunker licences under the terms and conditions of the licences,” noted the Authority.
MPA reminds all licensed bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their bunker licences.
The demerit points system is part of the Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers which aims to recognise good bunker suppliers. Annual renewal of the bunkering licence is subject to bunker suppliers achieving the accreditation qualifications.
