OW Bunker completes first physical supply test with coriolis flow meter in Singapore
OW Bunker, one of the world’s largest suppliers and traders of marine fuels and lubricants, today announced that it has completed its first physical supply test to a customer using a Coriolis Flow Meter in Singapore. The company is currently trialing the introduction of a physical supply service in the region, in order to expand its presence and ensure customers receive the highest quality products and service, said in the company's press release.
“We want to give customers the highest value fuel supply offering on the market, and ensure that the excellence we have in our European physical operations is replicated in Asia. While we naturally follow the MPA’s SS 600 to the letter, we want to take more control of the supply chain for the benefit of our customers. This means providing the most efficient service possible by ensuring fast turnaround times and optimizing the process from order through to final delivery, in conjunction with using innovations such as Coriolis Flow so that the right quantity of products are delivered,” says Paul Bradshaw, General Manager, OW Bunker Asia.
“We are in the process of trialing a physical supply service in Singapore, and are satisfied with the outcome of this first test. Our plan is to expand trials with the Coriolis Flow Meter with a second vessel coming on line in July, followed by a formal launch later in 2013.”
OW Bunker’s trial was carried out using Napamora, a 5600 dwt, double-hulled barge with a pumping capacity of 1,000cbm/hour to ensure fast delivery. The vessel supplied over 3200 metric tonnes of fuel oil using a Coriolis Flow Meter to ensure the right quantity was delivered. OW Bunker has pioneered the use of the technology over the past few years and are installed on over 80% of the company’s global fleet.
OW Bunker also ensures the quality of its products through the use of its own global standard that is used in all physical operations. Customers are provided with a specification analysis on product orders, which is delivered prior to the usual testing procedures conducted by an external fuel oil analysis provider.
“Our customers are looking at every opportunity to drive efficiencies into their operations and reduce the total cost of ownership within the supply chain. Ensuring a high quality physical bunkering service that optimizes this and saves time, as well as reduces risks over quality and quantity, and therefore claims, is a compelling proposition,” concludes Bradshaw.