An industrywide system for the Bunker Supply Chain

An industrywide system for the Bunker Supply Chain

Background BunkerNet is a Call-for-Collaboration project initiated by MPA and IDA Vision - Create an IT network linking all parties within the bunker supply chain to provide automation and streamline processes Establish linkages between barge and office Establish linkages between industry and regulator BTS emerged as the preferred service provider to design, develop and operate BunkerNet

Why BunkerNet? Competitive pressure will only grow more intense Opportunity to streamline industry processes and adopt best practices A critical mass of bunker suppliers are now technologically mature to scale up to an industry-wide, community-based system like BunkerNet The introduction of WISEPORT as a low cost data transmission backbone

BunkerNet Technical Features Neutral platform Robust and Scalable Reliable and secured data transfer Data confidentiality BunkerNet will not store user related nor company specific information

BunkerNet Functionalities Improve Supply Chain Visibility 1.2 way data-comm between barge & office 2.Real time barge tracking at back office (to be provided by MPA) 3.Receipt of ops schedule and vsl position by bunker barge from office & MPA respectively (Vsl position info from MPA is chargeable) Automate Workflow based on SS 600 1.Electronic capturing & printing BDN on barge & routing to office 2.Scanning & faxing/e-mailing of documents from barge to office 3.Electronic capturing of stock movement 4.Auto Tank calculation 5.Reporting of barge movements to MPA 6.Electronic capturing of non-cargo tank declaration & tank measurement forms

BunkerNet System Features Back Office System (ibms/proprietary system) Data Interfaces to existing systems BunkerNet Exchange User/Barge Management Barge System Delivery related documents transfer between bunker barge and back office Online / Offline Availability of Loading and Delivery Schedule Bunker Loading/Delivery orders schedule Documents Transfer Data Interfaces Communication Services Centralised EDI for submission of BDNs to MPA Data Interfaces Integration with Tank Measurement Systems or ROB s Calculation of Bunker Quantities Sample Bottles Tracking for disposal BDN Printing and submission Real time barge movement capturing Host for Web Services Electronic capturing of non-cargo tank declaration inspection forms, tank measurement calculation forms

Standard Process Schedule a new job (Back Office) Tank Measurement (Opening Readings) WiMax Prepare Non Cargo Tank Declaration Form (Part 2) Receipt of job completion details (Back Office) WiMax Receipt of job details Prepare Non Cargo Tank Declaration Form (Part I) Tank Measurement (Closing Readings) Send job completion details to office Prepare Safety Checklist Prepare Bunker Requisition Form Compute Bunker Quantity Generate/Print BDN Pre-Delivery Post-Delivery

BunkerNet Benefits Enhance work processes Electronic reporting of bunker barge movements to MPA Calculation of bunker quantities at finger tips Expedited billing cycle Streamline document flow Prepare and print pre delivery or loading documentation Enhance planning and deployment of resources Respective bunker craft can view and plan its schedule for loadings or deliveries Enhance operational efficiency Automated transfer of information between barge and shore office without human intervention and irrespective of signal quality Reduction and elimination of data errors Gateway for bunkering operations and information Ship owners/operators can login to BunkerNet to check status of bunker deliveries

List of pilot trial participants and participating vessels Company Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd Sinanju Marine Services Pte Ltd Ocean Tankers (Pte) Ltd Global Marine Transportation Pte Ltd Barge(s) Leadership Marine Honour, Marine Kingsly Marine Dignity Avon, Como, Swan Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd Chwntek 5 Golden Island Diesel Oil Trading Pte Ltd Asean Link, Golden Energy

Indicative Pricing Model One Time License Fee Per Barge (SGD 3000.00) Registration, Installation, Training Monthly Subscription Per Barge (SGD 150.00) Support and Maintenance

Free Trial Period All interested participants in BunkerNet will be offered a free trial to 31 Dec 2011. Thereafter, subject to availability of quality WISEPORT coverage, free trial period maybe reviewed and extended in consultation with relevant project partners.

Thank You lam@btsol.biz Tel : 6423 4712