United Arab Emirates, 25°10′N 56°22′E
Bunker Supplier in Fujairah
Bunkering at Fujairah is done by barge at the offshore anchorage (FOAA), and barge or road tanker delivery to ships alongside is not permitted. Since the Iran war, sales have stayed far below earlier levels, so supply is checked for each enquiry.
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- Sulphur
- 0.50% (outside ECA)
- Delivery
- By barge at the FOAA anchorage
- Authority
- Fujairah Harbour Master
- Volume
- September 2026: 236,735 m³
Bunkering in Fujairah
Fujairah lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, on the Gulf of Oman. It sold 7.27 million tonnes of bunkers in 2025, including 4.68 million of VLSFO and 2.20 million of HSFO. In March 2026, after Iranian strikes and a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, many suppliers paused deliveries.
A Reuters report on S&P Global's FOIZ data puts September 2026 sales at 236,735 m³, about 5% up on the month but far below pre-war levels. The port's rules are gathered in Version 6 of Notice to Mariners No. 148, dated January 2021.
Bunkering Process in Fujairah
Security and Supply
First confirm the current regional position, war-risk cover and supply with your agent and insurer.
Ship Position
Vessel name, IMO, ETA, grades and quantities. State at the start whether the ship will be at the oil terminal or at anchor.
Barge Delivery
Barge or road tanker delivery to ships alongside is not permitted. To ease congestion at the FOAA, barges stay alongside the mother vessel or other barges. Communication is on VHF channel 12.
Documents
Hydrocarbon documents are attested only for companies holding valid Fujairah bunkering licences. On board, the BDN is kept for three years and the sample for at least 12 months.
Bunkering Requirements in Fujairah
Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.
Scrubbers
NTM 148 strictly prohibits open-loop washwater discharge in the port and the FOAA. Sludge and waste stay on board for shore reception.
Barge Conditions
Bunker barges must be double hull, at most 30 years old, and no longer than 90 m.
Disputes
A registered barge in dispute may not deliver to any vessel at the anchorage until the dispute is cleared.
Products and Quotes for Fujairah
We quote for fuel oil (including VLSFO), gas oil (MGO) and marine lubricants. For details see Fuel Oil and Gas Oil and Marine Oils.
Fujairah Bunker Supply: Common Questions
Where is bunkering done at Fujairah?
Mainly at the Offshore Anchorage Area (FOAA) by barge. Barge or road tanker delivery to ships alongside is not permitted.
Is fuel available at Fujairah now?
September 2026 data show sales continuing, but far below pre-war levels. Many suppliers paused deliveries in March 2026. Supply is checked for each enquiry.
Can a scrubber be used at Fujairah?
Open-loop discharge is banned in the port and the FOAA. Closed-loop operation or compliant fuel is needed.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 4 November 2026.