MPA Singapore issued a circular to remind the maritime community on the mandatory adoption of MPA-approved Mass Flow Metering (MFM) system for all distillates bunker delivery in the Port of Singapore, starting from 1 July 2019.
Since 1 January 2017, MPA has mandated the use of the MFM system for Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) delivery in the Port of Singapore.
With effect from 1 July 2019, it is also mandatory to use MPA-approved MFM system for all distillates bunker delivery.
The delivered quantity of distillates to ocean-going ships stated in the Bunker Delivery Note shall be based on the bunker tanker’s MFM system as witnessed by the cargo officer, the chief engineer and bunker surveyor (if engaged).
All MPA licensed bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators, bunker surveying companies and bunker surveyors are reminded to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their bunker licences, and the requirements of the Technical Reference for Bunker Mass Flow Metering (TR 48:2015) for bunker delivery by MFM in the Port of Singapore. MPA will take firm action against any licensee who has acted in contravention of their licences, including suspending or revoking their bunker licences, as appropriate.
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