Kenneth Dam’s announcement of the successful trial and forthcoming implementation of ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (e-BDN) solution for their customers at the port signifies a positive step towards greater efficiency and transparency in bunker operations, reports Manifold Times.
Electronic Bunker
Global marine fuel supply and procurement firm TFG Marine announced its successful trial and upcoming implementation of ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (e-BDN) solution for its customers at the Port of Sohar in Oman.
This marks the first deployment of such technology in the Middle East region, following TFG Marine’s successful introduction of the same system earlier this year at the Port of Singapore. The e-BDN trial in Oman was a collaborative effort between ZeroNorth, SGTraDex, and TFG Marine, utilizing the Singapore standards as a model.
Kenneth Dam, Global Head of Bunkering at TFG Marine, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re excited to partner with ZeroNorth, Fratelli Cosulich Group Bunkers, SGTraDex, and SOHAR Port and Freezone to shortly introduce e-BDNs to our customers here in Oman. This technology, which we have already successfully introduced in Singapore, is yet another step in modernising our industry. It will streamline the bunker delivery process, cut administrative burdens, enhance digital documentation, and help build a smarter, more connected bunkering sector.”
He further emphasized TFG Marine’s commitment to establishing e-BDNs as a global standard for bunker fuel delivery, adding, “We remain committed to establishing e-BDNs as a global standard for bunker fuel delivery and will continue to work closely with port authorities to advocate for and deploy this technology across our operations.”
Dam made this announcement during a panel discussion at the Oman Maritime, Ports and Energy Forum, focusing on the transformative power of data and the evolving role of digitalization in shipping and bunkering.
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Source: Manifold Times
