THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has accredited the International Bunker Industry Association's (IBIA) new mass flow meter training course, it was announced at the group's convention in Hamburg.
The course, which is next being held November 17-18 in Singapore, provides in depth information about mass flow meters; how to install and use them and looks at legislative, calibration and accuracy issues.
In April this year the MPA was the world's first port authority to introduce mandatory mass flow meter system for its bunker suppliers.
Mass flow meters measure the flow rate of fluid and allow for greater efficiency, accuracy and transparency in the bunkering industry.
The process of dipping tanks and measuring temperatures and volume to convert to mass calculations are prone to variances, and can lead to inaccurate determination of quantity, which can in turn lead to disputes, said the IBIA statement.
The enforcement will ensure the customer receives the quantity they have purchased.
Said IBIA chief executive Peter Hall: "This is the latest in our range of professional training courses for the bunkering industry. Ultimately, the use of mass flow meter will result in a smoother bunker transaction landscape with fewer commercial disputes, shorter delivery times and a simpler custody transfer process."
Representing the marine fuels supply industry at the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the IBIA includes 650 member organisations, and reviews, clarifies, improves, develops and endorses industry methods, practices and documentation.
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11 November 2014 - 00:09
IBIA to offer first Singapore MPA accredited mass bunker flow meter course
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has accredited the International Bunker Industry Association's (IBIA) new mass flow meter training course, it was announced at the group's convention in Hamburg.
WORLD SHIPPING
11 November 2014 - 00:09
IBIA to offer first Singapore MPA accredited mass bunker flow meter course
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