Singapore, 1°16′N 103°50′E
Bunker Supplier in Singapore
Bunkering in Singapore is done by licensed suppliers at the anchorages, and fuel oil quantity has been measured by mandatory mass flow meters since 2017. The port is outside any ECA, so the global 0.50% limit applies.
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- Sulphur
- 0.50% (outside ECA)
- Quantity
- Mandatory meter since 2017
- Authority
- MPA Singapore
- Volume
- 2025: 56.77 million tonnes
Bunkering in Singapore
Reports based on MPA data put Singapore's 2025 bunker sales at 56.77 million tonnes, beating the 54.92 million tonne record of 2024. About 571,400 tonnes were LNG and 1.36 million tonnes biofuel blends. The port lies at the exit of the Malacca Strait, on the main route between Asia and Europe.
The framework for quantity disputes differs from other ports. Since 1 January 2017 fuel oil has been delivered through an MPA-approved mass flow meter, and the BDN quantity comes from the meter. Tank gauging is a fallback only if the meter fails, with permission.
Bunkering Process in Singapore
Anchorage
Vessel name, IMO, ETA, grades and quantities. The agent and supplier settle the suitable anchorage.
Supplier Licence
MPA requires at least S$500,000 of capital and SS 524 quality certification for a new supplier licence. A licensed supplier makes the delivery.
Metered Delivery
The reading is witnessed by the chief engineer on the ship side, the cargo officer on the supplier side and any surveyor.
Rating and Documents
MPA records a 1-5 customer rating for each bunkering through DigitalPORT@SG. The BDN is kept for three years and the sample for at least 12 months.
Bunkering Requirements in Singapore
Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.
SS 600:2022
All bunker suppliers, craft operators and surveyors have followed this code of practice since 1 January 2023.
Scrubbers
MPA prohibits open-loop washwater discharge in the port of Singapore. A ship with an open-loop system changes to compliant fuel on arrival.
Products and Quotes for Singapore
We quote for fuel oil (including VLSFO), gas oil (MGO) and marine lubricants. For details see Fuel Oil and Gas Oil and Marine Oils.
Singapore Bunker Supply: Common Questions
How is fuel quantity measured in Singapore?
For fuel oil, by the bunker tanker's MPA-approved mass flow meter, mandatory since 2017.
Is Singapore inside an ECA?
No. The global 0.50% limit applies. Open-loop washwater discharge is banned in port.
Is LNG available in Singapore?
Yes. About 571,400 tonnes of LNG were sold in 2025.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 4 November 2026.