MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 10 OF 2012

13 November 2012

Bunker Suppliers / Bunker Craft Operators / Bunker Surveyors Testing Laboratories Quality Management System Certification Bodies Shipping Community

AMENDMENTS TO SINGAPORE STANDARD CODE OF PRACTICE FOR BUNKERING (SS 600:2008) AND SINGAPORE STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR BUNKER SUPPLY CHAIN (QMBS) (SS 524:2006)

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and SPRING Singapores Technical Committee for Bunkering, in consultation with the Singapore bunkering industry, had amended SS 600 and SS 524. 2 The amendments adopted the latest edition of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8217 1 and its test reporting requirements as a benchmark. The amendments also tighten the quality of bunker deliveries and aligned the two standards to ensure their relevance in todays evolving business environment. Details of amendments to both SS 600 and SS 524 are shown in Annex 1 and 2 of this Port Marine Circular, respectively. 3 From 1 Jan 2013, MPA requires all bunker deliveries and bunker surveys in the Port of Singapore to adhere to SS 600 and its amendments. An original copy of the SS 600 and its amendments shall be made available on board every bunker tanker for reference by the parties concerned. 4 Bunker suppliers shall liaise with their certification body accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) for quality management system (QMS) to certify their compliance with SS 524 and its amendments in the next annual surveillance or re-certification audit, whichever is earlier.

ISO 8217 Petroleum products Fuels (class F) Specifications of marine fuels 1

5 Shipowners / bunker buyers, charterers, operators and shipping agents are strongly urged to adhere to the requirements and procedures of SS 600 when their vessels call at Singapore for bunkering. 6 Should you have any queries, please contact our officers at telephone numbers (65) 6375 1950 / 1961 or write to us at msd@mpa.gov.sg.

ANG CHIN CHIN (MS) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (MARINE SERVICES) for CHIEF EXECUTIVE MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

Singapore Standard SS 600 : 2008

Code of practice for bunkering

AMENDMENT NO. 1
June 2012

1. (a)

Page 12, 1.3 Definitions Replace the definition in 1.3.8 as follows:

1.3.8

Cargo officer

An individual who represents the bunker supplier and is responsible for bunkering operations and documentations. (b) Replace 1.3.18 to 1.3.21 as follows [insertion of the definition of Total observed volume (TOV)]:

1.3.18

Total observed volume (TOV)

Volume of oil including total water and total sediment, measured at the prevailing oil temperature and pressure.

1.3.19

Vessel

The vessel receiving bunker(s).

1.3.20

Water-indicating paste

A paste containing a chemical that changes colour in contact with water. The paste, when applied to a gauging tape, gives an indication of the level of free water in the tank.

1.3.21
1.3.21.1 1.3.21.2 1.3.21.3 2.

Use of may, shall and should

May means a possible method or action Shall means a mandatory requirement Should means a preferred method or action

Page 15, 1.7 Bunker specifications Replace 1.7.1 as follows: 1.7.1 Bunker suppliers shall, unless otherwise agreed by the buyer, supply bunker(s) of a quality which conforms to or is better than the standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for "Petroleum products Fuels (Class F) Specifications of marine fuels" (ISO 8217). The values of hydrogen sulphide and oxidation stability shall be stated in the certificate of quality issued by the cargo provider based on samples taken at the cargo source. These two values shall be within the limits prescribed in ISO 8217. For any contracted grade of bunker(s) which is not specified in ISO 8217, the bunker supplier and the buyer shall have prior written agreement with respect to the bunker specifications. The bunker supplier shall warrant that the bunker(s) is/are homogenous and stable. 1 SPRING Singapore 2012. All rights reserved.

Singapore Standard SS 600 : 2008 Amendment No. 1

3.

Page 20, 1.16.2 Replace items f and g as follows: f) g) h) Variances of receipts and deliveries; Summary of the stock movement; Name and signature of the person preparing the daily entries.

4.

Page 21, 1.21.2 Replace The blended product shall comply with the grade and quality nominated. with The quality of the blended product shall conform to the bunker specifications stated in 1.7.1.

5.

Page 26, 2.3 Definitions Delete 2.3 and 2.3.1 and replace with the following:

2.3

Definitions

For the purpose of this Singapore Standard, the definitions in 1.3 of Chapter One shall apply. 6. Page 26, 2.4.1 Replace The following documents shall be prepared by the bunker surveyor in respect of the bunker surveying operation: with A complete bunker survey operation shall include the following documentation that bears the name of the bunker surveying company accredited with the national accreditation body and the accreditation mark: 7. (a) Page 33, 2.9.4.1.1 Tank gauging Replace Paragraph 3 with the following: The bunker surveyor shall follow the procedure as set out in 2.9.2.3.2, 2.9.2.3.5, 2.9.2.3.6, 2.9.2.3.7 and 2.9.2.3.8. (b) 8. Delete Paragraph 4. Page 56, Annex L Sampling procedures In L.1.8, insert the following sentence after The sample bottles shall be sealed in the presence of all parties with uniquely-numbered security seals. Once the sample bottle cap is tightened on the sample bottle neck, the sealing shall be done in a manner where the security seal passes through the aperture on the sample bottle cap and the aperture on the sample bottle that is on the opposite side to prevent the cap from being pried off. 9. Page 59, Annex N Example of daily entries of the stock movement logbook Replace with attached Annex N. (Insertion of a column on Variances of receipts and deliveries under Summary of Stock Movements)

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10.

Page 60, Annex O Examples of note of protest Replace with attached Annex O. (Update the address of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)

11.

Page 76, Annex Z Replace the title of the Annex with Requirements to calculate the delivered/received quantity. .

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Singapore Standard SS 600 : 2008 Amendment No. 1

Annex N (Informative) Example of daily entries of the stock movement logbook

STOCK MOVEMENT LOGBOOK Bunker tankers name : _______________________________________ RECEIPTS FROM INSTALLATION/BUNKER TANKER/VESSEL* Time Received into Received Document Tank/No. (Bunker from reference Start Stop tanker's tank) Licence No.: SB _____________ Serial No. ___________ Date: ______________

Product grade

Quantity received (metric tons)

Product grade

DELIVERIES TO VESSEL/BUNKER TANKER/INSTALLATION* Time Delivered from Document Delivered to Tank/No. (Bunker reference Start Stop tanker's tank)

Quantity delivered (metric tons)

BLENDING / INTER-TANK TRANSFERS (To be completed if there is blending of products or inter-tank transfer within the bunker tanker for the purpose of trim/list.) Blended from Product grade Tank no. Quantity (metric tons) Blended grade Blended to Quantity Tank no. (metric tons) Transferred from Document reference Product grade Tank no. Quantity (metric tons) Product grade Transferred to Tank no. Quantity (metric tons)

SUMMARY OF STOCK MOVEMENTS (metric tons) Product grade Tank no. 1P 1S 2P 2S 3P 3S 4P 4S 5P 5S TOTAL TOTAL * Delete as appropriate. Opening stock + Total quantity received - Total quantity delivered Variances of receipts and deliveries = Closing stock

Remarks (if any): _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prepared by :

Signature/Name: _______________________________

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Singapore Standard SS 600 : 2008 Amendment No. 1

Annex O (Informative) Examples of note of protest

Example (a)

NOTE OF PROTEST
Date Ref To : : : ______________________________________________________
Master/Cargo Officer of bunker tanker

______________________________________________________
Address

Dear Sirs NOTE OF PROTEST FOR BUNKERING OPERATION ON ___________________________(date) I, Chief Engineer of M/V _________________________________________ (Name of vessel) short received ____________________tonnes of ________________________ (Grade of bunkers) out of the ________________tonnes requested on ______________________(Date of bunkers received). The bunkers were supplied by bunker tanker _____________________________ (Name of bunker tanker) SB No.: ___________________on _______________ (Date) at __________________(Location). I hereby lodge a protest against the short delivery. (Particulars of any undue stoppages or delays may also be set out in this paragraph). For more information on the dispute, please contact our shipping agent __________________________ (Name of company) at Tel No: _____________, Fax No: _____________ or e-mail address: _________________________. Yours faithfully _____________________________
(Name of Chief Engineer of vessel)

cc

2. Officer-in-charge Marine Services Department Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 460 Alexandra Road #21-00 PSA Building Singapore 119963 Fax No: (65) 63751904 (Enclosing with it a copy of the BDN) ________________________________________________________________________________ Acknowledged receipt: _________________________________________
Signature of Master/Cargo Officer of bunker tanker

1. Executive Director Singapore Shipping Association 59 Tras Street Singapore 078998 Fax No: (65) 62225527 (Enclosing with it a copy of the BDN)

________________________________________
Name of Master/Cargo Officer of bunker tanker

___________________________
Date/Time

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Example (b)

NOTE OF PROTEST
Date Ref : :

To

: M/V ____________________________________________________
(Name of vessel receiving bunkers)

Dear Sirs NOTE OF PROTEST FOR BUNKERING OPERATION ON ___________________________(date) I, Master/Cargo Officer of bunker tanker ________________________________ (Name of bunker tanker) SB No.: ______________wish to verify that _____________tonnes of ________________(Product) were delivered to your vessel by my bunker tanker from ___________(Time) on ____________(Date). However, you have alleged that you have received ___________tonnes. In the presence of our Cargo Officer you and/or your representative have witnessed the tank gauging and cargo temperatures before and after delivery. The delivery calculations were also verified by you. In view of the above, I hereby serve you this letter of protest on your said allegation. Yours faithfully

__________________________________________
(Name of bunker tanker Master/Cargo Officer)

cc

2. Officer-in-charge Marine Services Department Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 460 Alexandra Road #21-00 PSA Building Singapore 119963 Fax No: (65) 63751904 (Enclosing with it a copy of the BDN) ________________________________________________________________________________ Acknowledged receipt: _________________________________________
Signature of Chief Engineer of vessel receiving bunkers

1. Executive Director Singapore Shipping Association 59 Tras Street Singapore 078998 Fax No: (65) 62225527 (Enclosing with it a copy of the BDN)

_________________________________________
Name of Chief Engineer of vessel receiving bunkers

___________________________
Date/Time

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Singapore Standard SS 524 : 2006

Specification for quality management for bunker supply chain (QMBS)

AMENDMENT NO. 2
June 2012

1.

Page 7, Clause 4 Definitions Replace 4.3 to 4.15 with the following (amended the definitions of Surveyor and Cargo officer and renumbered the subclauses):

4.3

Bunker surveyor

The person who holds a valid bunker surveyor licence issued by the implementing authority.

4.4

Bunker tanker

The bunker barge or tanker licensed by the implementing authority.

4.5

Cargo officer

An individual who represents the bunker supplier and is responsible for bunkering operations and documentations.

4.6

Cargo provider

The company selling products to bunker suppliers for re-supply as bunkers to vessels. 4.7 Certificate of quality

The certificate issued by a certified testing laboratory under the national accredited body certifying that the quality of the bunker(s) conforms to the IMO Regulations Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 and the standards set by the ISO 8217, whichever common quality parameter is more stringent.

4.8

Chief engineer

The chief engineer of the vessel who is responsible for receiving bunkers and documentation of the bunkering operation. The chief engineer may appoint a representative to act on his behalf.

4.9

Contractor

The company contracted by the bunker supplier to load, store, control, transfer and deliver bunkers on behalf of the bunker supplier. It comprises bunker craft operators and bunker suppliers licensed by the implementing authority. 4.10 Loading terminal

Shore based oil and storage terminals or floating storage/tankers from which the bunker supplier loads the products from. 1 SPRING Singapore 2012. All rights reserved.

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4.11

Master

The master of the bunker tanker.

4.12

Product(s)

Marine Fuel Oil (MFO), Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) or Marine Gas Oil (MGO) procured by bunker suppliers for re-supply as bunkers to vessels. 4.13 Vessel

The vessel receiving bunker(s).

4.14

Use of may, shall and should

4.14.1 May means a possible method or action. 4.14.2 Shall means a mandatory requirement. 4.14.3 Should means a preferred method or action.

2.

Page 12, 6.8.1 Input for review In 6.8.1 c), replace bunkering with bunker supply.

3.

Page 13, 7.3.4 Replace from the oil and storage terminals with from loading terminals.

4.

Page 14, 7.4.1 b) Replace certificate of quality with Certificate of Quality

5. (a) (b) (c)

Page 16, 9.1.2 Control of measuring devices In 9.1.2.1, delete including certified tank stripping tables. In 9.1.2.2, replace devices with measuring devices. In 9.1.2.2, replace status with calibration status. Page 17, 9.1.4 Customer feedback Replace 9.1.4.1 a) with the following text: a) access for customers to make complaints and/or note of protest;

6.

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