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Singapore: ISO/TC 28/SC 2/WG13 for Marine Bunkering attends meter verification operation of “Sea Longevity”

ISO delegates represented seven countries and were in Singapore to attend a three-day meeting of ISO WG13 to develop two new ISO bunkering standards, learns Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.

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Members of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group (ISO/TC 28/SC 2/WG13 for Marine Bunkering) attended a meter verification using master Coriolis mass flow meter operation performed by mass flow metering system measurement solutions provider Metcore International Pte Ltd (Metcore) at Jurong Port on Wednesday, 28 September 2022.

Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Sea Longevity, a vessel owned and operated by bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services, was having its mass flow meter verified during this particular operation.

The world’s first meter verification using master Coriolis mass flow meter solution for the bunkering sector was launched during the end of 2020; the service provides an efficient way to assess the accuracy of the bunker tanker’s duty meter in Singapore on an annum basis while offering huge cost savings as compared with other verification methods.

“Hosting the visit by ISO members re-iterates our commitment towards the support of standards development work,” Daryl Lim, Quality Manager, Metcore, told Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.

“We believe that the meter verification not only showcases Singapore bunkering community’s effort, it also facilitates the ISO members to benchmark against our best practices when formalising a similar international standard.”

Choong Zhen Mao, Executive Director at Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services (EMF), welcomed the ISO committee to witness the operation.

“Mass flow meters have become the cornerstone for the transparency, integrity and efficiency of the bunkering sector in Singapore. The technology is also integral to the digitalisation of our industry going forward,” notes Mr Choong. 

“We are happy and privileged to have the Sea Longevity represented as a showcase for the ISO working group.” 

The ISO delegates represented seven countries and were in Singapore to attend a three-day meeting of ISO WG13 to develop two new ISO bunkering standards.  

ISO WG13 Convenor Seah Khen Hee shared: “These two standards cover bunker cargo loading from oil terminal to bunker tanker and meter verification using the master Coriolis mass flow meter respectively.”

“Together with other ISO bunkering standards, these new standards will offer the international bunkering industry the opportunity to apply technologies that enable digitalisation of the bunker supply chain around the world. In addition, the ISO standards will promote fair trade, transparency and trust.”

Images of the meter verification operation taken by Manifold Times are as follows:

Metcore’s master Coriolis mass flow meter operates on the principles of TR 80 : 2020 – Meter Verification using Master Mass Flow Meter; a technical reference launched at SIBCON 2020.

TR 80 states a master Coriolis mass flow meter has to be three times better in terms of specification when compared to duty meters, according to Seah Khen Hee, who is also Advisor for Singapore’s Technical Committee for Bunkering (Ambient Liquid Fuels) – who led the development of TR 80.

Standardisation work for the bunkering industry continues to support Singapore as the biggest bunkering hub in the world, and standards developed are being referenced for development of international standards. (E.g. TR 80 is the base standard being referenced for the development of ISO 6996)

MFM manufacturer Endress+Hauser and Singapore-based Metcore International underwent a collaborative partnership to develop the master Coriolis mass flow meter which has undergone tests at Singapore port since early 2020.

Related: Singapore: Milestone achieved as first bunker tanker undergoes MFM verification via Master Meter
Related: SIBCON 2020: Singapore introduces new MFM bunkering standards SS 660 and TR 80
Related: Chairman of Technical Committee for Bunkering explains SS 660, TR 80; and cast an eye to the future
Related: Singapore: Coriolis Master Meter for MFM verification garners international interest

Other interviews conducted by Manifold Times for coverage of SIBCON 2022 are as follows:

Related: SIBCON 2022 Interview: MFMs relevant for custody transfer of future liquid-based marine fuels, confirms Endress+Hauser
RelatedSIBCON 2022 Interview: Singapore Bunkering TC Chairman shares republic’s direction on future marine fuels
RelatedSIBCON 2022 Interview: Clyde & Co discusses handling of bunker fuel quality disputes, alt fuels contracts

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Published: 30 September, 2022

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Green Shiptech China Congress to explore alternative bunker fuels and ship technologies

LNG, methanol and ammonia as well as fuel cell integration will be among key issues discussed at the annual conference which will be held on 25 to 26 September in Shanghai.

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Ridge China on Wednesday (14 May) announced it will be hosting the 14th Green Shiptech China Congress (GSCC), an annual conference which will be held on 25 to 26 September in Shanghai. 

More than 4,400 experts and decision makers from governments, classification societies, shipowners, shipyards, research institutes, technology/equipment suppliers and consulting companies attended the previous GSCC from 2012 to 2024. 

For 2025, over 400 industry experts, corporate decision makers and government officials will be engaged in comprehensive discussions on current issues of IMO, EU, USCG, China MSA’s policies and regulations, designs and standards for new ship models, innovative and sustainable green ship technologies at this annual conference.

Alternative bunker fuels such as LNG, methanol and ammonia as well as fuel cell integration will be part of the important issues discussed at the event. 

Speakers will be from

  • IMO
  • European Commission
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • China MSA
  • Financial Institutions
  • Maritime Research Institutes
  • Solution & Technology Providers
  • Shipowners
  • Shipyards
  • Classification Societies

Key topics

  • Policies and Regulations Update and Interpretate by IMO, European Commission, U.S. Coast Guard and China MSA
  • Retrofitting Vessels to Achieve Decarbonization Goals
  • Energy Efficiency Continues to Be Key for Decarbonization
  • Decarbonization Through Digitalization
  • Digital Technologies As a Key Enabler for Emissions Reduction
  • Impact of a Hull Coating Upgrade on Hull Efficiency
  • LNG As Marine Fuel: Pivoting Towards Cleaner Shipping
  • Methanol As a Marine Fuel
  • Ammonia’s Credentials As a Green Fuel
  • Wind Propulsion Technology
  • Fuel Cell Integration: Upcoming Challenges and Opportunity
  • Propelling Carbon-neutral Shipping with Green Engines and Alternative Fuels
  • Next-generation Electric and Hybrid Marine Propulsion Technologies and Components
  • Latest Developments in Energy Storage Systems

Interested parties may contact:

Mr. Quin Xu
Tel: +86 21 6607 8610 -8003
Mob: +86 13564222811
Email: [email protected] 

Note: The English and Chinese version of the event website can be found here and here respectively while the event registration can be found here

 

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Published: 15 May, 2025

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Shipergy expands global presence with two key hires in Hong Kong and New York

Kingsley Chan joins the company’s operations in Hong Kong, while Michael Bergendorff, who was Managing Director and Partner at The Bunker Firm, takes on a key role in New York.

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Shipergy expands global presence with two key hires in Hong Kong and New York

Tech-driven marine fuel trading company Shipergy on Tuesday (13 May) announced the appointment of two seasoned industry professionals to strengthen its global presence and enhance its service capabilities. 

Kingsley Chan joins the company’s operations in Hong Kong, while Michael Bergendorff takes on a key role in New York, marking significant steps in Shipergy’s ongoing expansion strategy.

“We are delighted to welcome Kingsley and Michael to our growing team,” said Michael Stig Nielsen, CCO of Shipergy. 

“Their extensive industry experience and regional knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global footprint and deliver exceptional value to our clients across key maritime hubs.”

Bergendorff has over 17 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, and bunkering industry to Shipergy. Most recently serving as Managing Director and Partner at The Bunker Firm, where he oversaw operations in the Americas and APAC regions, Bergendorff’s expertise in developing effective strategies that optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with Shipergy’s client-focused approach.

Chan joins Shipergy with 20 years in sales, account management, and business development. Previously a Bunker Trader at Baseblue, Shipergy said Chan’s experience in the Hong Kong market and understanding of marine products and services will strengthen the company’s presence in the Asian region.

The company has its proprietary technology platform, The Wave, which uses real-time data, AI, and machine learning to provide visibility into fuel quality, availability, and decarbonisation potential.

 

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Published: 13 May, 2025

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Endress+Hauser and Bunkerchain prepared for end-to-end digital transactions of e-BDN integration ops in 2025

Entities showcased their complete solution to delegates during the 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition.

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Swiss-based mass flowmeter (MFM) manufacturer Endress+Hauser and digital bunkering solutions provider Bunkerchain is preparing their systems in advance for seamless digital bunkering transactions of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)’s pioneering electronic bunker delivery note (e-BDN) project, learned Manifold Times.

During the 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON 2024), spokesmen from Endress+Hauser and Bunkerchain explained to delegates how their systems work in unison to prepare for the upgrade.

“At SIBCON 2024, we showed our digital bunkering solution together with Bunkerchain, one of our partners for e-BDN,” said Mohamed Abdenbi, Global Business Manager Solutions, Endress+Hauser.

“As soon as a bunker operation is completed, our MFM system automatically transmits ticket data to the bunker app of Bunkerchain for e-BDN documentation.

“With this set up we are ready to support end-to-end digital transactions of e-BDN in Singapore.”

According to Mr Abdenbi, full digitalisation of e-BDN implementation at Singapore port will further significantly increase the efficiency to the republic’s bunker industry due to automation and the likelihood of wrong data filled into bunker checklists being reduced to a minimum.

“Data can be easily shared between the different parties to make daily workflows more efficient. This will have a positive effect on productivity of the bunker industry,” he explained.

“We can confirm this when looking at our own Endress+Hauser paperless production processes and the response of our customers who make use of our Netilion* cloud offering.

“Inconsistent data along the different system components would raise questions and doubts.

“Therefore, we believe it is of great importances the MFM vendor offers a complete and interoperable system for data transmission to ensure necessary integrity of data to make life easy for MFM users and authorities by having a central contact.”

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Leon Ling, CEO of Bunkerchain, echoed Mr Abdenbi’s thoughts.

“At SIBCON 2024, Bunkerchain showcased direct connectivity between Endress+Hauser’s MFM system and our e-BDN solution,” he shared.

“This setup enabled seamless data transfer from the MFM to our e-BDN system onboard vessels, even without internet connectivity. This innovation ensures critical bunker data is securely captured and processed in real-time, paving the way for full digitalisation of e-BDN implementation at Singapore port in 2025.”

Use of MFMs, combined with solutions such as e-BDN, streamline workflows by automating data capture to reduce manual errors for secured real-time data sharing among stakeholders, he noted.

These advancements enhance operational accuracy, improve compliance, and establish a robust framework for efficient and sustainable bunker operations.

Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd (GET), the trading arm of Singapore bunker supplier Global Energy Group, earlier announced the successful implementation of Bunkerchain’s e-BDN system.

During Singapore Maritime Week 2024, Bunkerchain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with S&P Global Market Intelligence and MPA to pilot the use of digital ship identity in the republic.

*Netilion is a cloud-based IIoT ecosystem designed by Endress+Hauser for industrial processes. It connects the physical and digital worlds to send information from the field straight to the user’s phone, tablet or other device. 

Related: Global Energy Trading selects Bunkerchain e-BDN solution in Singapore
Related: SMW 2024: MPA partners with S&P Global and Bunkerchain in digital ship identity

 

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Published: 13 May, 2025

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