Mormugao is Goa's principal port and historically the premier iron ore export gateway of India. While the iron ore trade has declined since mining restrictions in the 2010s, the port continues to handle bulk cargo, general cargo, coal imports for Goa's thermal power and a growing cruise ship business. Bunker supply is available through the major state-owned oil marketing companies' national distribution, with product arriving by coastal barge from Mumbai and Kochi.
Mormugao Port Authority operates berths for iron ore, coal, containers and general cargo. Cruise ship calls have grown as Goa becomes a significant Indian cruise destination. The port handled 0.003 million TEU of container traffic in March 2023 with average ship turnaround of 2.27 days — indicators of the relatively modest but steady vessel traffic volume.
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Mormugao. Click any grade for full specifications.
Standard bunker grades (VLSFO, LSMGO, MGO, HSD) are available at Mormugao through the major state-owned oil marketing companies distribution. HSFO is subject to enquiry. Bunker volumes are lower than major west-coast ports, so advance nomination (72-96 hours) is recommended to ensure supply alignment with vessel ETA.
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 Mumbai (a leading Indian refiner/a major Indian oil marketer) and Kochi (a leading Indian refiner); no adjacent refinery.
Barge-to-ship is the default delivery mode. Truck-to-ship is available for LSMGO and HSD smaller stems, often used for cruise vessel top-ups. No pipeline bunker infrastructure given the absence of an adjacent refinery.
Bulk carriers (iron ore legacy), general cargo, cruise vessels, coastal traders.
GST on bunker fuel at Mormugao, 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.
Yes, but at a modest scale compared to major west-coast ports. Mormugao suits vessels already calling for iron ore, coal, general cargo or cruise — bunker during the call is routine. It is rarely a dedicated bunker destination.
Cruise vessels calling Goa typically take LSMGO top-ups of 100-300 MT. Timing is coordinated with cruise terminal operations. We handle both scheduled liner cruise and smaller expedition-class vessels.
Iron ore export has declined significantly from pre-2012 peaks due to mining restrictions and regulatory changes in Goa. Some traffic continues. General cargo, coal imports and cruise have partially offset the volume loss.
72-96 hours from nomination to delivery for VLSFO and LSMGO given coastal supply logistics from Mumbai and Kochi. Larger stems may need additional coordination.
HSFO supply is subject to enquiry — not a standard stock grade. Scrubber-fitted vessels needing HSFO are better served at larger west-coast ports (Mumbai, Kochi, New Mangalore, Kandla) with reliable HSFO availability.
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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