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The log · Port & regional guides · 04 Jun 2026 · By Sherif Awad, Owner, GeoMarineHub
Fujairah Bunkering Guide 2026: Suppliers, Fuel Grades & Procedures
A practical 2026 guide to bunkering at Fujairah — fuel grades, ISO 8217 quality, anchorage procedures, sampling and how to vet bunker suppliers on the UAE east coast.
Fujairah Bunkering Guide 2026: Suppliers, Fuel Grades & Procedures
A practical 2026 guide to bunkering at Fujairah — fuelgrades, ISO 8217 quality, anchorage procedures, sampling andhow to vet bunker suppliers on the UAE east coast.
Geomarine Maritime Team
Fujairah sits on the UAE east coast, just outside the Strait of Hormuz, and ranks among the world's largest bunkering hubs. Its sheltered anchorage, deep water and storage terminals make it the natural refuelling stop for vessels transiting the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. This guide explains the fuel grades, procedures and supplier checks every operator should know before booking a stem.
Why Fujairah for Bunkering
Because it lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, the Port of Fujairahlets ships top up without entering congested Gulf waters. The vast majority of bunkering here is done at anchorage, with fuel delivered by barge to vessels waiting offshore. Nearby Khor Fakkan serves container traffic and is a useful alternative for vessels combining cargo calls with refuelling.
Fuel Grades You Can Buy
Fujairah supplies the full marine fuel range. VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil, max 0.50% sulphur) is the workhorse residual fuel for vessels without scrubbers, compliant with the IMO 2020 sulphur cap. LSMGO and MGO (marine gas oil) are distillate fuels used in ECAs, for manoeuvring or as a clean-burning option. HSFO (High Sulphur Fuel Oil, ~3.5% sulphur) remains available for scrubber-fitted vessels. Always specify the exact grade and viscosity in your enquiry.
ISO 8217 Quality and the BDN
Marine fuels should be supplied to the ISO 8217 specification, which sets limits on viscosity, density, sulphur, water, ash, cat-fines (aluminium plus silicon) and other parameters that protect your engine. On completion, the barge issues a Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) recording grade, quantity, density, sulphur content and supplier details. Retain the BDN and the sealed MARPOL sample on board — they are your evidence in any dispute and required for port-state inspection.
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