Dhamra is a private deepwater port on the Odisha coast, 62 km north of Paradip, operated by the port operator. With 18-metre draft capability, the port handles Capesize bulk carriers and is expanding into LNG import capability. Bunker supply draws on both the leading Indian private bunker operator's distribution network and a major Indian oil marketing company's coastal supply from Paradip and Haldia refineries.
Dhamra Port's deepwater profile and relative proximity to the coal, iron ore and steel belt of eastern India drives Capesize and Panamax traffic. A proposed LNG regasification terminal would add LNG carrier traffic and potentially LNG bunkering capability. The port is part of a major private port operator's east-coast logistics consolidation alongside Krishnapatnam and Gangavaram.
Dhamra is associated with Paradip Port — private deepwater port 62 km north of paradip, odisha. Many vessel operators evaluate Dhamra and Paradip together when planning Indian port calls. See the Paradip bunker guide for context on the broader supply area.
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Dhamra. Click any grade for full specifications.
Standard bunker grades are available at Dhamra through the leading Indian private bunker operator's integrated distribution and a major Indian oil marketing company's coastal supply from Paradip and Haldia. The Capesize vessel profile drives large bunker stems. HSFO availability is reliable given scrubber-fitted Capesize operations on Asia-Europe coal trades.
Supply landscape: Seven Ocean sources bunker fuel at this location from the full range of available physical suppliers — state-owned oil marketing companies, private-sector bunker operators, and independent regional specialists — selecting for each nomination based on price, quality and availability.
Refinery & product source: Coastal supply from the Paradip refinery and Haldia refineries; the leading Indian private bunker operator distribution.
Barge-to-ship at anchorage and commercial berths. Pipeline bunkering capability at dedicated liquid-handling berths for tanker tonnage. Lead time 4-6 days from nomination for VLSFO and HSFO given coastal supply logistics.
Capesize bulk carriers, LNG carriers (planned), coal bulkers, general cargo.
GST on bunker fuel at Dhamra, as at all Indian ports, is 5 percent for both foreign-going and coastal vessels. Indian-flag vessels operating under the Merchant Shipping Act plying cargo between Indian ports can claim customs duty exemption on imported bunker fuels subject to documentary conditions — we handle this paperwork as part of the supply contract. Bunker Delivery Notes are issued MARPOL Annex VI compliant with every stem.
Both are Odisha east-coast ports within 62 km of each other. Paradip is the major port with a major Indian oil marketing company refinery-adjacent supply; Dhamra is a private deepwater port with stronger Capesize vessel handling. Bunker availability and pricing are similar; choice depends on specific cargo and vessel class.
A proposed LNG regasification terminal has been in discussion. Commercial LNG bunkering would require separate infrastructure and is not currently available. We can advise on timing as the project progresses.
Capesize coal bulkers for thermal power import, iron ore bulkers, general cargo vessels. Container traffic is limited. LNG carriers expected in future.
The Odisha coast experiences periodic cyclone activity (October-November particularly). Operations may be disrupted during named cyclone events; standard port closures and vessel shelter protocols apply. Dhamra's deepwater layout provides relatively good shelter compared to some east-coast ports.
the leading Indian private bunker operator leads as the group-aligned supplier, with a major Indian oil marketing company's national distribution and independent specialists like An established east-coast bunker specialist providing competitive alternatives. We source across all three for each nomination.
Tell us the vessel, ETA, fuel grade and quantity, and we will return with a competitive stem. Seven Ocean is an independent bunker procurement partner — we source across the major oil marketing companies, a leading Indian refiner, the leading Indian private bunker operator and independent suppliers to secure the best combination of price, quality and availability.
Seven Ocean procures marine fuel across every major Indian port, sub-port and anchorage. Tell us the vessel, the location, the grade — we come back with a stem.
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