Sohar Port and Freezone implements use of mass flow meters, partners with TFG Marine for bunker fuel supply

Sohar Port and Freezone implements use of mass flow meters, partners with TFG Marine for bunker fuel supply

Muscat: Sohar Port and Freezone announced the implementation of ISO 22192 international standards for marine fuel supplies, aligning with global best practices observed in ports like Singapore and Rotterdam.

This strategic move, which mandates the use of Mass Flow Meters (MFM) for fuel supplies, positions Sohar Port and Freezone as a pioneer in the Middle East, fostering enhanced operational efficiency and market competitiveness while supporting the development of bunker market.

Sohar Port and Freezone signed an MoU agreement with TFG Marine during International Energy Week in London marked a significant step towards establishing an international bunker fuel supply operation within Sohar Port and Freezone. This strategic collaboration, coupled with the implementation of ISO 22192 international standards for Marine fuel supplies, positions Sohar as a global leader in the marine fuel sector.

Commenting on this agreement, Emile Hoogsteden, CEO of Sohar Port said: “This agreement reconfirms Sohar Port’s commitment to build a digitalised and transparent bunker operation that meets international standards already introduced in Singapore and soon to be implemented in Rotterdam. This will enable TFG Marine to establish an international bunker fuel supply operation at Sohar Port and to offer all grades of bunker fuel to vessels.”

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