Asia/Pacific News
OW Bunker Expands Physical Bunker Supply Operations in Singapore
OW Bunker today announced in an emailed press release it has added a third barge, Marine Noel, to its physical operations in Singapore.
Operated by Sinanju Tankers Pte Ltd, the 2012 built 4,700 DWT barge comes complete with a Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) approved Coriolis Mass Flow Meter (MFM).
"We are pleased to continue the expansion of our physical operation in Singapore. Asia is a critical region for OW Bunker, and we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services possible that deliver real operational and cost efficiencies," said Søren Christian Meyer, Vice President, OW Bunker.
"As part of this, and in line with our other vessels in the region, we have chartered an MPA-approved Coriolis Flow Meter barge called the Marine Noel. The MPA has shown real leadership in championing the use of Mass Flow Meters as a means of driving industry professionalism, and we are committed to supporting them in this initiative both in Singapore and as part of our wider strategy for our global fleet."
OW Bunker says its other two barges, NEPAMORA and An Hong, also have Coriolis Flow Meters installed and are in the process of obtaining the MPA's approval.
In April MPA said that from January 1, 2017 it will be mandatory to use a mass flow metering (MFM) system for Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) bunkering in Singapore.
