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Bunkers and lubricant supply at port of Walvis Bay

Bunker supply

Bunker (Gas oil) supplies are available at berths 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 via pipeline at a rate

of 50 tons per hour and all other berths via road transport. Fuel oil (IFO150) can be supplied at any berth but only by road transport.

In order to prevent pollution, bunker fuel transfers in the inner anchorage are subject to prior approval by the Department of Transport (Marine Division), the SHREQ Department (Bunkering Checklist) and the Port Captain and is monitored closely.

A maximum of 80 cbm of MGO can be supplied at inner anchorage with a Namport Tug. The Namport tug is subject to availability.