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Registration as bunker supplier – reg.
**MS Notice 3 of 2014 Summary for Indian Seafarers**
Applicable to:
Bunker suppliers in Indian coast
Effective Date:
19th May 2005 onwards
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Engineering Circulars 45/2005, 48/2005, 50/2005, 52/2005, 68/2005, 109/2009, 110/2009 & 138/2011
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Bunker Supplier Requirements
Bunker suppliers must:
- Establish and maintain: Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2008
- Ensure: Effective 'custody control' of bunker from reception to delivery
- Retain: Records and evidence related to bunker delivery for at least 3 years
2. Bunker Delivery Note (BDN)
BDN must:
- Include: Details as per sample BDN format
- Accompany: Representative fuel oil sample
- Be retained: By bunker supplier for at least 3 years
3. Sampling and Fuel Oil Quality
Bunker supplier must:
- Ensure: Delivered bunker meets IMO MARPOL Annex VI and ISO 8217 quality standards
- Provide: Fuel oil analysis report from accredited test facility
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Bunker Supplier Registration Certificate (BSRC)
Important Note
Only registered bunker suppliers can deliver bunkers to ships in Indian coast. Unregistered suppliers may result in ship detention.
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