SOHAR Port and Freezone has implemented ISO 22192 international standards for marine fuel supplies, making use of Mass Flow Meters (MFM) for bunkering.
According to SOHAR Port, this move enhances operational efficiency and market competitiveness, aligning with global best practices. As informed, SOHAR has signed an MoU with TFG Marine, marking a significant step towards establishing an international bunker fuel supply operation within the port.
What are Mass Flow Meters?
The automated MFM system is meant to dispense with conventional sounding of the MFO in bunker tanks as the quantity of oil transferred from the bunker vessel to the receiving vessel will be automatically measured by the MFM device as the oil passes through the device.
Mass flow meters (MFMs) play a crucial role in bunkering operations, especially in the maritime industry, where accurate measurement of fuel consumption is essential. MFMs provide precise measurements of the mass flow rate of fuel as it is transferred from the bunker barge or terminal to the receiving vessel. This is particularly important where large quantities of fuel are transferred, and accuracy is critical for both commercial and regulatory reasons.
From 1 January 2026, the use of a Mass Flow Meter (MFM) bunker measurement system for bunker vessels in the ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam will be mandatory, while Singapore has already adopted the system.
With a depth of 30 to 60 meters and more than 3,000 vessels calling at the port each year, the collaboration with TFG Marine positions SOHAR as a global leader in the marine fuel sector, offering all grades of bunker fuel to vessels, the Port notes.
TFG Marine aims to start deliveries in the coming months with a vessel fitted with an MFM calibrated to the ISO 22192 international standard.
