Fujairah expands bunkering ports
An agreement was recently signed between Fujairah’s Port Authority and Dubai Ports International (DPI) which will lead to a growth in the Fujairah ports.
"The agreement means Fujairah’s potential and competitiveness as a container port can be further developed so the port can keep up with its growing aggregate export business," said Dr. Mohammad Saeed Al Kindi, Director of the Fujairah Ruler’s Office.
As an international bunkering centre, Fujairah is second only to Singapore, officials said.
"The Fujairah bunkering market handles an average of over one million tonnes of bunkering supplies every month. Its floating storage capacity exceeds 740,000 cubic metres, while its onshore storage capacity now exceeds 1.9 million cubic metres, with further capacity [coming on line]," Dr Al Kindi said.
Fujairah’s port will continue implementing its expansion project, which includes building a further 850 metres of devoted oil tanker quay space, officials said.
The first session of the conference was co-chaired by Hussain Sultan, group Chief Executive and board member of Emirates National Oil Co (Enoc). The conference provides bunkering industry players chances to discuss the trends, regulations and challenges facing the industry, Sultan said.
"Enoc is keen to take part in this bunkering conference. Enoc’s future projects involve developing our fuel supply and our petroleum products trade. We plan to utilize Fujairah to supply our stations in the UAE," Sultan said.
Should oil exploration efforts underway in both onshore and offshore areas belonging to Fujairah prove successful, Fujairah’s importance as a bunkering centre can only increase, Sultan said.
Fujairah’s port works closely with government agencies throughout the UAE to protect the marine environment and the security of vessels stopping in Fujairah, said Capt Mousa Murad, general manager of the Port of Fujairah.
"This conference will help the UAE and the GCC countries implement the MARPOL agreement, which aims to reduce the frequency of accidents leading to pollution by mandating the introduction of more double-hulled vessels," Capt Murad said.
"In cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, classification companies will help authorities inspect vessels to increase maritime safety," he said.
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