Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and SPRING Singapore's Technical Committee for Bunkering have announced changes to its bunkering standards SS 600 and SS 524 effective January 1, 2013, Ship & Bunker reports.
The port marine circular said the changes adopt the latest edition ISO8217 and its test reporting requirements as a benchmark, and also tighten the quality of bunker deliveries by aligning the two standards "to ensure their relevance in today's evolving business environment."
MPA said it requires all bunker deliveries and bunker surveys in the Port of Singapore to adhere to SS 600 and its amendments.
An original copy of the SS 600 and its amendments is to be made available on board every bunker tanker for reference by the parties concerned.
Shipowners, bunker buyers, charterers, operators, and shipping agents were all strongly urged to adhere to the requirements and procedures of SS 600 when their vessels call at Singapore for bunkering.
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