Bunker suppliers and traders who attended the seminar on Quality Management for Bunker Supply Chain (QMBS) held in Singapore on Friday, June 20, say there are several details about the so-called Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers (ASBS) still to be worked out. What is already clear, however, is that suppliers will face an increased workload in order to comply with the new regulations.

The ASBS came into force as of June 1st this year, but bunker suppliers have been given 2 years to conform with the new regulations. The scheme was developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association with the objective of recognising good suppliers and deter malpractice in the industry ......
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