PORT OF GIBRALTAR BunkeRInG
Major bunkering port
SuPPLy OF cOST-eFFecTIVe FueL AT The cROSSROADS OF ShIPPInG LAneS A COMBINATION of strategic advantages has enabled Gibraltar to become one of the world’s leading bunkering ports. Our location, VAT-free status, efficiency and cost effectiveness have attracted vessels in increasing numbers. Business has grown steadily since the late 1980s to become the Port’s leading activity. In 2009 approximately 4.7 million tonnes of bunkers were delivered to 6,712 ships. The service is generally provided by barge to vessels at anchor in Gibraltar Bay, but ships and yachts can also be refuelled alongside, in particular at Berth 7 of the Extension Jetty and on the Western Arm. Gibraltar’s bunkering companies supply all grades of marine fuel from 30 to 380 cSt. Customers can expect high operating standards, constant quality checks and close attention to safety and the environment.
agency, ship support services, marine engineering, underwater ship maintenance, afloat repairs and property development. Vemaoil Company Ltd, has six bunker barges based in Gibraltar ranging from 4,800 to 9,900 tonnes with a combined capacity of nearly 40,000 tonnes. The barges have a high pumping capacity and are equipped with blenders, flow meters and sampling units. The company achieves a fast and flexible service by supplying fuel to the barges from a floating storage facility anchored permanently in the Bay. This mothership is the 107,000 dwt ‘Vemabaltic’, a modern double-hulled vessel. Aegean Bunkering (Gibraltar) Ltd supplies and markets refined marine fuel and lubricants to ships in port and at sea, serving a wide range of oceangoing and coastal vessels including bulk carriers, containerships, cruise ships, ferries, fishing vessels and tankers. Apart from Gibraltar, Aegean has service
Local operators have made significant investment in new barges and equipment to meet current industry standards. The Gibraltar Port Authority is well prepared for dealing with any pollution incidents and is an associate member of Oil Spill Response Ltd, of Southampton, England.
eXPeRIenceD mARkeT OPeRATORS The Gibunco Group has a presence in Gibraltar’s bunker market through its specialist member companies, Cepsa (Gibraltar) Ltd, Peninsula Petroleum Ltd and Maritime (Gibraltar) Ltd. The Gibunco Group is one of the most diverse commercial organisations in Gibraltar. In addition to petroleum supplies and barge operations, Gibunco is involved in ship
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