This Singapore Standard is developed to benchmark an effective and efficient quality management system for the bunker supply chain (QMBS) and consequently to serve as the standard for improvement of the performance of bunker suppliers.
The objectives of this Singapore Standard are to establish benchmarks for the management of the bunker supply chain and ensure that:
the quality of bunkers supplied to vessels conforms to ISO 8217 and IMO Regulations - Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 , whichever common quality parameter is more stringent; and
the quantity of bunkers delivered to vessels is in accordance with the requirements of SS 600.
This Singapore Standard does not alter the contractual obligations of shipowners / buyers and bunker suppliers.
SS 524-2014 history
2014SS 524-2014 Specification for quality management for bunker supply chain (QMBS)