TFG Marine’s bunker barge, the Kingston Trader, is currently en route to Jamaica following the successful installation of a Coriolis mass flow meter system certified to ISO 22192, bringing the company’s global MFM fleet coverage to approximately 88%. Operating through a local partnership with Scott Petroleum, the vessel becomes the first MFM-equipped bunker barge in the Caribbean, introducing real-time fuel measurement transparency and tamper-proof accuracy to the region. The companies plan to collaborate closely with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, the Port Authority of Jamaica, and Petrojam Limited to support the broader modernization of bunkering standards and eliminate quantity disputes.
Singapore | September 24, 2026 – International marine fuel supplier TFG Marine has reached a major milestone in its global digitalization campaign, with its bunker barge the Kingston Trader currently en route to Jamaica following the successful installation of an advanced Coriolis mass flow meter (MFM) system certified to ISO 22192.
Operating through a strategic local partnership with Scott Petroleum, the deployment marks a historic first: the Kingston Trader will become the region’s first bunkering vessel equipped with certified mass flow metering technology, bringing a new tier of accuracy, transparency, and assurance to marine fuel customers across the Caribbean.
Elevating the Global Fleet Benchmark to 88%
With this latest retrofitting, the proportion of TFG Marine’s physical delivery fleet equipped with Coriolis MFMs has climbed to approximately 88%. The company has consistently championed mandatory MFM adoption across major global shipping hubs, pushing to replace legacy measurement practices with tamper-proof digital infrastructure.
The Technology: Why Mass Flow Meters Change the Game
To appreciate the operational impact of the Kingston Trader, industry stakeholders look closely at how mass flow meters eliminate the traditional pain points of marine refueling:
- The Flaw of Volume: Conventional bunker measurement relies on volumetric meters, which use temperature and pressure readings to estimate fuel mass. Because liquid volume fluctuates under varying atmospheric and thermal conditions, these methods frequently trigger quantity disputes between buyers and suppliers.
- The Certainty of Mass: Unlike volume, mass remains constant across all conditions. Coriolis-based mass flow meters measure the actual mass flow rate directly through a pipe using vibration-based sensors.
- Real-Time Visibility: The system captures precise data on flow, mass, density, viscosity, and temperature in real time. Backed by certified calibration and tamper-proof seals, both shipowner and supplier operate using identical, indisputable fueling data, drastically cutting down dispute risks, port turnaround times, and emissions tracking inaccuracies.
Collaborative Regional Development
Beyond commercial supply, TFG Marine and Scott Petroleum have emphasized a collaborative approach to the rollout. The companies plan to work hand-in-hand with key regional entities. including the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, the Port Authority of Jamaica, and Petrojam Limited, to share technical data, demonstrate the operational advantages of MFM systems, and support the broader modernization of bunkering standards throughout the Caribbean.
As regional trade lanes face mounting pressure to optimize voyage efficiency and lower emissions, the arrival of the Kingston Trader establishes a forward-thinking blueprint for transparent bunkering infrastructure across emerging markets.
About TFG Marine
TFG Marine, a powerhouse joint venture between commodity titan Trafigura and shipping giants Frontline Ltd and CMB.TECH, TFG Marine supplies over 10 million metric tonnes of fuel annually. Operating across 35 strategic global hubs, the company has redefined the “physical supply” model through a focus on transparency, scale, and digital innovation.
Source: TFG Marine