SINGAPORE, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opulent Maritime, a
familiar name in marine fuel oil trading in Singapore with extensive expertise in
shipbuilding various types of fuel tankers, has selected ADP Clear
to enable its digital bunkering operations. With more than 3,000
bunker deliveries performed over its platform, ADP is the
industry's foremost digital bunkering solutions provider.
Through this agreement, Opulent Maritime will be utilizing ADP
Clear's platform as their electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN)
solution for their fleet of 4 barges. This ensures compliance with
the Singapore MPA's eBDN requirements, promoting transparency and
efficiency throughout the bunkering process.
"We are thrilled to implement the Advanced Delivery Platform
across our bunkering operations in Singapore. Having tried other eBDN solutions,
we feel that ADP is the best product on the market for our needs,"
said Matthew Ong. Shipping Manager
at Opulent Maritime. "Our crews and customers find ADP intuitive to
use and we are especially impressed with its superior connectivity
as well as its offline capabilities which ensure the eBDN process
always functions smoothly even when our vessels don't have access
to wireless networks. Cyber security is very important to Opulent
Maritime and ADP's data protection standards and secure blockchain
architecture provide us the surety that we need."
Benefits of ADP Clear
The Advanced Delivery Platform is a multi-party workflow
platform designed to digitize the entire bunker requisition process
seamlessly. It facilitates real-time, instantaneous transfer of
bunkering data between all stakeholders from start to finish
thereby minimizing manual processes and human error. This
translates to:
- Reduced paperwork: Onboard documentation is handled
electronically, saving time and resources for crew members.
- Improved accuracy: Elimination of manual data entry
reduces the risk of errors in recording bunkering data.
- Data security: ADP's data security exceeds as well
as complies with industry standards and regulations set up by the
MPA, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of all operational
data.
- Standards: ADP complies with all regulatory requirements
from the MPA
- Enhanced transparency: All aspects of the bunkering
operation, including fuel quality, operational timelines and
quantity received, are clearly documented and made accessible to
permitted users.
- Higher operational efficiency: Gaining real-time data on
bunkering operations allows for better scheduling, resource
allocation, and improved decision-making throughout the bunkering
process.
"We are excited to be entrusted by Opulent Maritime to lead
their digital transition, adding efficiency to their operations and
those of their customers by leveraging real-time data and
electronic documentation," said Eunice
Low, Business Development Manager at ADP Clear.
In addition to being a whitelisted eBDN service provider in
Singapore, ADP offers an extensive
range of digital bunkering solutions used in markets around the
world including, barge scheduling, bunker inquiry management,
bespoke reporting, customer relationship management, and automated
data capture from on-board instruments including MFM's.
About ADP Clear
ADP is used around the globe as the leading digital bunkering
platform. Since 2021, the company has expanded its global footprint
to 15 ports, with more than 3.5 million metric tons of marine fuels
efficiently supplied on platform. ADP is approved by the Singapore
MPA as a digital bunkering solutions provider.
About Opulent Maritime
Established in Singapore in
2018, Opulent Maritime offers comprehensive marine fuel and
logistics services. Their dynamic team brings over twenty years of
experience in trading marine fuel for all types of vessels. With a
proven track record in bunkering services, ship chartering,
shipbuilding and management in Singapore. Opulent Maritime leverages the
latest technological advancements to enhance fuel and operational
efficiency while promoting green shipping and ensuring cleaner,
more efficient fuel technologies.
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