Sea Leader FZCO Begins Bunker Supply at Five Locations in Eastern India

UAE-based marine fuels company Sea Leader FZCO has begun physical bunker supply operations at five locations in Eastern India. It follows the company’s registration with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Where it can supply

Sea Leader is authorised to supply marine fuels at Haldia, Kolkata, Budge Budge, Diamond Harbour Anchorage and Sagar Anchorage. The move marks its entry into the eastern Indian bunker market.

First delivery

The company completed its first bunker delivery on 16 October to the vessel NZ Ningbo at Budge Budge berth, using its bunker barge Vishweshsariyya. To add capacity and flexibility, Sea Leader plans to bring in another bunker barge shortly.

What to watch

Points to watch are the arrival and size of the second barge, the fuel grades and delivery modes offered at each location, and how the company competes with established suppliers on the Hooghly and in the anchorages.