Singapore Revokes Two Bunker Licenses
By Aiswarya Lakshmi
Friday, April 29, 2016
Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have revoked two bunker suppliers' license to operate in the world's top bunker port.
The two companies have, according to the authority, violated the terms and conditions for bunker activities in the port.
Singapore-based Seaquest Tanker and Vermont UM Bunkering have had their licences nullified and will not be allowed to operate as bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators in the port of Singapore, with effect from April 26 and 27, the MPA said.
“There were separate incidences of transfers of bunkers between bunker tankers that were conducted without MPA’s approval,” according to the port authority.
Vermont's revocation was effective April 27 while Seaquest's revocation was effective April 26.
The two companies will no longer be allowed to operate as bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators in the Port of Singapore, it added.
MPA reminds all licensed bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their bunker licences. MPA will take firm action against any licensee who has acted in contravention of their licences, including suspending or revoking their bunker licences, as appropriate.