MPA cancels licences of two bunkering service providers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has cancelled the licences of two bunkering service providers in the Port of Singapore with effect from 24 June 2013. The licences of Golden Lights HS Bunkering Pte Ltd, a bunker supplier, and Shing Li Shipping Pte Ltd, a bunker craft operator, were cancelled as they had contravened the terms and conditions of their bunkering licences, said in the press release.
Golden Lights HS Bunkering Pte Ltd was found to have breached Clause 3 of the terms and conditions of the Bunkering Licence (Bunker Supplier) by allowing another company to use its Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) to supply bunkers to the customers of that company.
Shing Li Shipping Pte Ltd was found to have breached Clause 31 of the terms and conditions of the Bunkering Licence (Bunker Craft Operator) for delivering bunkers on behalf of an unlicensed company to customers of that company.
With the cancellation of its bunkering licences, Golden Lights HS Bunkering Pte Ltd and Shing Li Shipping Pte Ltd will no longer be allowed to operate as a bunker supplier and a bunker craft operator in Singapore, respectively. All bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators operating in the Port of Singapore are required to be licensed by MPA.
MPA would like to emphasise to all licensed bunker suppliers that the bunker supplier's licence is not transferable under the terms and conditions of the bunkering licence. All licensed bunker craft operators are also advised not to make use of any bunker tankers to deliver bunkers on behalf of any person, firm or company that is not a bunker supplier licensed by MPA. To report any instances of malpractice in the bunkering industry, please contact MPA's Marine Services Department at msd@mpa.gov.sg.
In 2012, the Port of Singapore recorded bunker sales volume of 42.7 million tonnes, retaining its position as the world's top bunkering port. Singapore strong performance in bunker sales can be attributed to its strategic location at the crossroads of international trade and the industry structure that results in competitive bunker prices and assured quality and safety standards.
About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.
