Digital bunkering services and the issuance of electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (eBDNs) will become the default standard in Singapore starting from 1 April 2025.
In a recent announcement by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) made in October 2024, with effect from 1 April 2025, bunker suppliers will be required to provide digital bunkering services and issue electronic bunker delivery notes (eBDNs) as the default standard1. This move represents a significant step forward in modernising bunkering operations in Singapore.
UNDERSTANDING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Licensed bunker suppliers in Singapore are required to have digital solutions in place and to use eBDNs as the default standard for documentation. While physical BDNs are still permitted in exceptional circumstances, the push toward digitalisation is clear.
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