MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY (MPA)Required to operate

Bunker Convention Certificate

With effect from 21 Nov 08, any ship having a gross tonnage greater than 1,000 that enters or leaves the port of Singapore is required to carry on board a Bunker Convention Certificate (BCC), to attest that insurance or other financial security to cover liability for bunker oil pollution damage is in place.

Processing time: available on the agency's website
Issuing authority: MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY (MPA)

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Who needs the Bunker Convention Certificate

This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:

Required to operateGroup 500 — WATER TRANSPORT
Includes: 50011 International cruise services, 50012 Other sight-seeing cruise services, 50013 Passenger ferry services, 50014 Chartering of ships and boats with crew (passenger)

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