Bunker tanker MT Emissary alongside Kota Layang for the first commercial delivery with the mass flow metering system.
Just as every gas pump in the United States has a stamp on it saying it’s been certified by a weights and measures regulatory body, shipowners are asking for the same thing, particularly in Singapore where more than 42 million tons of marine fuels was sold last year.
Within Singapore alone, there are 219 bunker tankers operated by 65 different companies according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
In 2012, the ExxonMobil-chartered bunker tanker MT Emissary was the first to adopt a system for mass flow metering (MFM) approved by the MPA for bunker fuel delivery. Since then, the MPA and ship operators have embraced the use of mass flow metering for bunkering and Singapore is now the first port in the world to mandate the use of this technology.
The official mandate takes effect on 1 January 2017, but in the meantime, ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants has announced that it will double its fleet of chartered bunker tankers in Singapore that feature MFMs.
ExxonMobil notes, “The system offers major benefits for vessel operators, with savings of up to an estimated three hours and US$7,000 per delivery, as well as increased transparency during the bunkering process.”
“The MPA’s recent announcement that they will mandate mass flow metering systems supports ExxonMobil’s view that this technology delivers significant value to vessel operators. This is why we have been providing our customers with the benefits of the mass flow metering system in Singapore for almost two years,” said Molina Albright, General Manager, Marine Fuels, Asia Pacific at ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants.
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 109,810 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
A 37-year-old crew member was saved after spending three harrowing days adrift at sea following alleged abuse aboard a fishing vessel. Afif Efendy, a crew member of the fishing vessel...
British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.
Satellite imagery show that Russian naval ships have left Moscow's base at Tartous on Syria's coast and some have dropped anchor offshore following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces.
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 109,810 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
