Mozambique-based physical supplier Oceania Bunkering Mozambique is preparing to launch ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operations at Beira Anchorage starting in October, according to Ship & Bunker.
The company confirmed to Ship & Bunker on Friday that it will deploy its newly delivered barge, Great Wall Energy 1, to supply low sulphur marine gas oil (LSMGO) to vessels at the anchorage. The barge, delivered in 2026, has a deadweight tonnage of 4,283 and a fuel-carrying capacity of approximately 2,500 mt, Ship & Bunker reported.
A New Supply Point on the Mozambique Channel
According to Ship & Bunker, the barge is being positioned at Beira to offer a dependable LSMGO supply option for vessels transiting the Mozambique Channel. The outlet reports that Oceania Bunkering linked the move to the increased need for bunkering options in the region, a trend it attributed to longer voyage routes around the Cape of Good Hope.
“At the initial stage, Oceania Bunkering will be supplying LSMGO exclusively,” a company representative told Ship & Bunker. The representative added that additional marine fuels, including very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), are planned as operations expand throughout the year.
Backed by State Infrastructure Partners
Ship & Bunker notes that Oceania Bunkering operates through a partnership involving Petromoc and CFM Logistics, both Mozambican state-owned entities handling fuel supply and port-related infrastructure respectively. This arrangement, as described by the outlet, combines fuel supply, port infrastructure, and maritime logistics capabilities under a single bunkering operation.
The company stated that the delivery of Great Wall Energy 1 introduces a new physical bunkering solution to the international market, establishing Beira as an additional supply point for vessels operating in the region, Ship & Bunker reported.
According to the outlet, Oceania Bunkering already operates across several major Mozambican ports, including Maputo, Beira, Nacala, Pemba, and Quelimane, and supplies VLSFO, MGO, HSFO, and marine lubricants throughout Mozambique.
Does This Matter to You?
Vessels transiting the Mozambique Channel—particularly those rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope—may gain a new refueling option once STS operations begin at Beira in October. As reported by Ship & Bunker, the initial offering will be limited to LSMGO, with VLSFO expected to follow as operations mature.
For those planning bunker calls or monitoring supply availability along East African shipping routes, this development adds a new physical supplier and location to track. The backing of state-owned Mozambican entities such as Petromoc and CFM Logistics, as noted by Ship & Bunker, may also be relevant for those assessing supply chain reliability in the region.
Gulf Bunkering does not provide operational or security guidance. This article is for informational purposes only. Operators should consult flag state authorities, P&I clubs, and relevant advisories for decisions relating to transit planning.
Sources: Ship & Bunker
