BUNKERING IN MAURITIUS
Bunker trade has been opened up to encourage investment in bunkering and competitive oil storage.
Duration of vessel’s stay | Rebates % | Remarks |
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>0 up to 48 hours | 50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage fees | The vessel would benefit from rebated scheme for her two (2) days stay. |
48 hours up to 60 hours (3rd day of stay) | Same scheme as above for the whole three (3) days of stay | The vessel would still beneficiate from the 50% rebates for the third day provided her stay does not exceed 60 hours in total |
48 hours up to 72 hours | 50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage for the first two (2) days; the discount on anchorage dues for the third day would be 25% | The vessel would still benefit from 50 % rebates for the first two (2) days; but the rebate for anchorage dues for the third day would be 25 % |
For a 4 days stay period | 50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage being maintained for the first two days; the rebates rate on anchorage dues for the third day would be 25 %; no discount applicable as from the 4th day on anchorage dues | The vessel would start paying full rate on anchorage dues as from the 4th day of stay |
In June 2013, the Port Limit was extended enabling anchorage of large vessels. The Ports Authority and all other concerned stakeholders have implemented an e-bunkering system to quicken the bunker request process.
Outward port clearance also is issued electronically; where same may be sent to Master through email – lowering cost in terms of boat hire for delivery at anchorage.
Bunkering at Port-Louis can be carried at anchorage or alongside. Vessel with maximum draught of 11 metres may be accommodated to berth depending on availability of berth at time of operations and at anchorage up to 70 meters draught.
The preferred mode of delivery for big vessels is delivery by barge at anchorage.
Bunkering at Port-Louis is carried whole year round. The tables below provide details pertaining to local suppliers, available products and delivery infrastructure.
Bunkering
- 24/7 delivery of bunker in Mauritius, WP
- Anchorage depth range from 14 to 70 metres
- Delivery mode: barge and alongside
- E-bunkering system for quick processing of bunker documentation
- Rebated port charges for bunker callers
- Available Products: Mgo and LSFO
- MRPL provided by Supplier
- Bunker surveyors available
Supplier | Available Products | Barge use | Bunker load Capacity |
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ENGEN PETROLEUM (Mauritius) Ltd | VLSFO only |
|
8500 MT |
ENGEN PETROLEUM (Mauritius) Ltd | MGO only |
|
625 MT |
IndianOil (Mauritius) Ltd | VLSFO / MGO |
|
3300 MT 1600 MT |
Stonewin (Mauritius) Ltd | VLSFO only |
|
10400 MT |
Peninsula | - |
|
- |
Tulip | VLSFO/MGO |
|
3128 / 625 MT |
As shipping agent in Mauritius, we liaise with all concerned parties - Master, local authorities, suppliers and barge operator, synchronising bunkering operations. For bunkering at Port-Louis, anchorage, ships should always be within the limits of the port, with exception to deep draft vessel where permission can be obtained from the Port Authority.
On request of our Principals, we arrange for bunker survey and despatch of bunker samples for analysis. We also cater for delivery of marine lubes (drums) at anchorage.
PORT FACILITIES
TERMINAL I
Quay | Length (m) | Dredged depth(m) | Type of traffic handled |
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A | 210 | 12.20 | Fuel oil, Edible oil, General cargo, Maize, Molasses, Soya-bean meal, Wheat, Passengers and Inter-island trade |
D | 170 | 12.20 | |
E | 135 | 9 | General cargo, Passengers and inter-island trade |
Trou Fanfaron I | 160 | 5.5 | Fish |
Trou Fanfaron II | 185 | 6 | Fish |
Froid des Mascareignes | 310 | 4.6-8.0 | Fish |
TERMINAL II
Quay | Length (m) | Dredged depth(m) | Type of traffic handled |
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No. 1 | 123 | 13.50 | Fuel oil, Coal, Fertilizers, White oil |
No. 2 | 180 | 12.50 | Cement, Coal, Containers, General cargo |
No. 3 | 185 | 12.50 | Cement, General cargo and containers |
No. 4 | 185 | 12.20 | General cargo, Containers, LPG, Bitumen |
Bulk Sugar Terminal | 210 | 12.50 | Bulk sugar, Fuel oil |
Mauritius Freeport Development | 118 | 7.0 | Fish |
TERMINAL III
Quay | Length (m) | Dredged depth(m) | Type of traffic handled |
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MCT 1 | 400 | 16.50 | Containers |
MCT 2 | 400 | 16.50 | Containers |