MPA: Bunker craft operator licence of Brightoil Petroleum (S’pore) to be stripped

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (4 September) said it will not be renewing the bunker craft operator licence of Brightoil Petroleum (S’pore) Pte Ltd, which will expire on 31 October 2025.

“On and from 1 November 2025, Brightoil Petroleum (S’pore) Pte. Ltd. will cease to be licensed and must not continue to operate as a bunker craft operator within the Singapore Port,” MPA said. 

MPA reminded all bunker licensees, including bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators, to comply strictly with all the terms and conditions of the respective bunker licence(s).

“MPA will not hesitate to take firm action against any licensee that contravenes any of its bunker licence terms and conditions, including taking into account such contraventions in considering whether to renew the bunker licence(s), suspending or cancelling the bunker licence(s), and/or taking enforcement action against any such bunker licensee,” it warned. 

In 2020, Manifold Times reported Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited planning the disposal of its oil trading and bunkering arm as part of its resumption plan including Brightoil Petroleum (S’pore).

Later, Brightoil Petroleum (S’pore) was removed from MPA’s list of licensed bunker suppliers in the Port of Singapore as an accredited bunker supplier. 

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Published: 1 October, 2025