Bunkering operations in the Port of Singapore
Gard P&I Club updates on sampling procedures, cappuccino bunkers, bunker quantity The Gard P&I Club has posted on its website the following article regarding bunkering operations in Singapore. Singapore is one of the top bunkering ports in the world 42.4 million metric tonnes of bunkers arereportedto have been sold in 2014. Although the bunker industry is highly regulated, Gard P&I Club's Insight highlights some of the most common issues and concerns arising out of bunker sales in Singapore.The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (the MPA) is keen to ensure that quality bunker services are provided in the port. Every bunkering operation carried out by bunker tankers to ships must comply with the MPAs standard code of practice for bunkering (thebunker code), which helps avoid disputes.Sampling procedures in Singapore what should chief engineers look out for? Chief engineers should check and ensure that the bunker code sampling procedures are carried out.Key steps include:Inspect sampling equipment and ensure that it is cleanEnsure sampling starts simultaneously with the bunkering operationCheck a continuous drip sample is taken throughout the operationAfter bunkering, confirm the seals of the sampling container and the needle valve are not tampered withCheck sample labels include all relevant information before signingCheck ...
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