Press Release: Singapore's Initiatives for Bunkering to be Shared at SIBCON

by the 18th Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition
Monday June 16, 2014

Singapore continues to strengthen its position as a reliable and trusted port for bunkering operations, with 42.7 million mt in bunker sales in 2013. Regulation, standardisation, and control remain an important focus of MPA initiatives, to ensure that Singapore maintains its market position, and industry players can benefit as well.

The recent announcement of mandating the use of the Mass Flow Metering systems is one such pertinent topic for discussion. What are some of the possible implementation issues arising from this initiative? How can the industry get their metering systems approved? What are some commercial and dispute resolution matters to consider?

Hear all about Singapore's initiatives at The Singapore Dialogue: Addressing the needs of industry through standardisation and control. The session will cover:

  • MPA's update on new initiatives
  • Standardisation work for bunkering relating to SS 600, SS 524 
  • The implementation of the Mass Flow Metering systems

Speakers Include:

  • Dr Parry Oei, Director (Port Services) and Chief Hydrographer, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
  • Dr Alam Khorshed, Vice President and Regional Manager, DNV-GL Maritime Advisory, South East Asia and Pacific, Chairman, Singapore Shipping Association Bunkering Committee, Convenor, Working Group on SS600
  • Aloysius Seow, Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Tankers Convenor, Working Group on SS524
  • Lim Teck Cheng, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Lam Marine
  • Teo Choo Wee, Executive Director, Pacific International Lines
  • Plus, a pre conference symposium on 14 October 2014 will delve into more detail on the Mass Flow Metering systems.

Bunker Custody Transfer – Risk management in the era of the Mass Flow Meter, covering:

  • Recent trends in bunker quantity disputes
  • Role and future of Mass Flow Metering
  • A practical guide for implementing Metering in Singapore
  • Industry experiences in installing and operating Mass Flow Meters
  • Legal implications of the Mass Flow Metering system
  • P&I perspective on claims management


Press Contact
Tham Ruoh Yi
Email: Ruohyi.tham@ibcasia.com.sg
Tel: +65 6508 2463

About SIBCON

Organised by The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and managed by IBC Asia, the biennial SIBCON is back for its 18th run, and 2014 looks set to be bigger and better. Powered by the world's most influential buyers, suppliers and traders, SIBCON 2014 will provide a wide range of networking opportunities alongside new market insights from experts that matter.

This year's SIBCON will take place at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore from the 14 to 17 October 2014.

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.

About IBC Asia

IBC Asia is a division of Informa plc, the largest publicly owned organiser of conferences and courses in the world providing inspiring marketplaces and the opportunity for knowledge to be shared. Informa publishes over 2,100 subscription based information services including academic journals, real-time news and structured databases of commercial intelligence. Informa's book business has more than 55,000 academic and business titles in print.

Based in Singapore, IBC Asia has established itself as a premier conference and training provider with more than 30 years of experience in providing innovative, focused and high quality business information and training across Asia, covering a wide spectrum of industries spanning the fields of Agribusiness, Commodities, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure, Life Science, Maritime, Metals & Mining and Telecoms & IT.

IBC Asia produces over 200 conferences and training courses annually, both in the region and internationally. Gaining international recognition as established platforms for knowledge sharing and industry networking, the events are well attended by business leaders, international experts and luminaries; quintessential for developing business opportunities and creating partnerships in the industries that it represents.

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