Digital bunkering

01 Nov 2023 / Singapore

Digital bunkering will commence in the Port of Singapore from 1 November 2023.

From 1st November 2023, bunker suppliers can start issuing electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN) and bunkering documentation required under the Singapore Standard (SS 648 – Code of practice for bunker mass flow metering) through the digital bunkering solutions whitelisted by MPA…

…MPA has whitelisted the digital bunkering solutions to ensure conformance to bunkering standards, cybersecurity, baseline functionality, risk management and regulatory reporting requirements. The list of whitelisted solutions is published on MPA website (https://www.mpa.gov.sg/port-marine-ops/marine-services/bunkering/digital-bunkering) and will be progressively updated as new digital bunkering solutions become available.

MPA will require all bunkering operations in Singapore to go digital (i.e., use electronic processes and documentation) after this initial period, which will be announced at a later date. As such all MPA licenSed bunker suppliers and craft operators are strongly encouraged to adopt digital bunkering at the earliest possible, for the familiarisation of the cargo officers and crew...

…The adoption of digital bunkering will increase efficiency of bunkering operations in the Port of Singapore. The MPA will continue to explore and work with the industry on other enhancements, including automating the data flow from Mass Flow Meters.

(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.12 of 2023

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