The MPA Singapore has issued reminder stating that with effect from 1 January 2017, it is mandatory to use MPA-approved MFM system for all Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) bunker delivery in the Port of Singapore.
MPA also, with effect from 1 June 2016, puts in force the Technical Reference for Bunker Mass Flow Metering for all MFO bunker delivery. The delivered quantity of MFO 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 All MPA licensed bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators, bunker surveying companies and bunker surveyors are to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their bunker licences and requirements for MFO 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.
Source: MPA Singapore
