【Port】 Guidelines for preventing pollution during bunkering operations in Singapore

Singapore MPA(Maritime and Port Authority ) issued Port Marine Circular No.06 of 2023 which is a GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING POLLUTION DURING BUNKERING OPERATIONS. This circular supersedes Port Marine Circular No. 13 of 2019.

Comparing 2019 and 2023, the written guideline (ANNEX A) has minor changes, such as the addition of notes on Anchor and PPE, but no major changes.

On the other hand, 'BUNKERING CHECKLIST FOR BUNKER TANKER AND RECEIVING VESSEL(ANNEX B)' is added and the vessel operator is required to establish bunkering procedures which should as a minimum include the guidelines and items in this checklist.

If you have vessels that has an opportunity of bunkering in Singapore, we recommend that you compare your company's checklist for bunkering, SMS manual, etc. with the checklist announced this time, and consider Update, etc. if necessary.

PORT MARINE CIRCULAR No.06 of 2023