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O Bunkering launches operations at Khasab Port

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MUSCAT: Oman-based bunker trading company O Bunkering has announced that it is expanding its operations to the Port of Khasab, where it has been appointed as an official physical supplier of bunker services. Due to its strategic location, the Port of Khasab is an attractive setting for ferry operations, cruise vessels, and international freight and cargo.

This new agreement with Hutchison Ports Sohar, the company responsible for the management and operations of the Port of Khasab, significantly extends O Bunkering's reach within Oman and the broader maritime sector, cementing its reputation as a reliable and trusted provider of high-quality marine fuels, said O Bunkering.

In its new role at the Port of Khasab, O Bunkering will bring its comprehensive range of bunker services to a larger clientele, offering both local and international customers access to competitively priced, high-quality, and sustainable marine fuels.

Ali Amur al Shibani, CEO of O Bunkering, said: 'O Bunkering's appointment as an official bunker supplier at the Port of Khasab reflects our commitment to the growth and diversification of Oman's maritime industry. This strategic move not only strengthens our footprint in the region but also enhances the port's competitiveness.' This latest agreement ensures that the Port of Khasab is well-equipped to meet the increasing demand for high-standard bunker services, vital for the operations of the many vessels that use the port. Additionally, it reaffirms O Bunkering's dedication to the implementation of environmentally conscious practices, in line with the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) decarbonization targets.