PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 11 of 2017 NON-RENEWAL OF BUNKERING LICENCES – PANOIL PETROLEUM PTE LTD AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY PTE LTD
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR
No. 11 of 2017
31 August 2017
Bunker Suppliers / Bunker Craft Owners and Operators
Shipping Community
Harbour Craft Community
NON-RENEWAL OF BUNKERING LICENCES –
PANOIL PETROLEUM PTE LTD AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY PTE LTD
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will not be renewing the bunker
supplier licences of Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd and Universal Energy Pte Ltd when they expire
on 31 August 2017. The bunker craft operator licence of Universal Energy Pte Ltd will also not
be renewed. Both companies will no longer be allowed to operate as a bunker supplier and
bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore.
2 Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd made unauthorised alterations on the pipelines of their bunker
tankers and has accumulated demerit points1 for non-compliances to the bunkering procedures.
3 Separately, Universal Energy Pte Ltd accumulated demerit points for delivery of bunkers
that were severely aerated as well as stoppages during bunkering operations.
4 With the demerit points accumulated, Panoil Petroleum Pte Ltd and Universal Energy
Pte Ltd have failed to be accredited under the Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers. This
is a key requirement for the renewal of bunker licences under the terms and conditions of the
licences.
1 Jointly developed by MPA and the Singapore Shipping Association and implemented on 1 June 2003, the demerit points
system is part of the Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers. The Scheme aims to recognise good bunker suppliers and
deter malpractice in the industry. Annual renewal of the bunkering licence is subject to bunker suppliers achieving the
accreditation qualifications. For details of the Scheme, please visit http://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/port-of-
singapore/port-operations/bunkering/accreditation-scheme/accreditation-scheme-for-bunker-suppliers.
5 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
6 Please contact Mr Md Elfian Harun at tel. no. 6325 2309 or email Md_Elfian_Harun
@mpa.gov.sg for any clarification needed on this circular.
DR PARRY OEI
DIRECTOR (PORT SERVICES)/ CHIEF HYDROGRAPHER
for CHIEF EXECUTIVE
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE