Mumbai Port is India's historic commercial port and a core bunker procurement location on the west coast, handling 62.30 MMT in FY 2024-25. With two major refineries across the harbour (a leading Indian refiner's 12 MTPA and a major Indian oil marketer's 7.5 MTPA), Mumbai offers reliable refinery-adjacent supply for VLSFO, LSMGO, HSFO and diesel. The port complements JNPT across the bay, with Mumbai handling breakbulk, general cargo, naval, and cruise traffic while JNPT focuses on containers.
Comparing Mumbai to global bunker hubs? Our global Mumbai bunker profile positions the port against Singapore, Fujairah and other international hubs. This page focuses on Indian B2B procurement — GST, customs exemption for Indian flag vessels, and local supplier economics.
Mumbai Port Authority operates the historical harbour on the western side of Mumbai bay, with dedicated oil berths at Jawahar Dweep (off-shore oil terminal) and Butcher Island receiving crude imports and dispatching petroleum products. Bunker demand at Mumbai has been strong through 2024-25, particularly following the Strait of Hormuz disruption which rerouted vessel traffic and boosted inquiries. In March 2025 traders reported solid VLSFO availability alongside good demand for high-flash high-sulphur diesel — about 5,000 MT of monthly HFHSD volume.
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Mumbai. Click any grade for full technical specifications and supply notes.
Mumbai supplies the complete standard fuel range: VLSFO, LSMGO, HSFO, HSD. High-flash HSD has notable demand at Mumbai for specific vessel requirements. Product originates primarily from the Mumbai refinery complex, giving short supply chains and reliable availability. Platts assessed Mumbai-delivered marine fuel oil 0.5% at $1,119/mt in early April 2025, tracking global spot market movements.
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: a leading Indian refiner Mumbai (12 MTPA), a major Indian oil marketer Mumbai (7.5 MTPA).
Barge-to-ship is the default delivery mode, with multiple bunker barges operating between refineries, anchorage and berths across Mumbai harbour. Truck-to-ship is available for LSMGO and HSD at berth. Pipeline bunkering at Jawahar Dweep is available for tankers calling the dedicated oil terminals.
Breakbulk, general cargo, tankers, cruise vessels, naval, Ro-Ro. Whatever the vessel class, our procurement approach stays the same: obtain competing quotes from available physical suppliers, confirm barge or pipeline capacity against your schedule, and hand over the delivery with proper documentation.
GST on bunker fuel supplied at Mumbai, 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 the paperwork as part of the supply contract. Bunker Delivery Notes are issued MARPOL Annex VI compliant with every stem.
Beyond the main port facility, the following nearby bunker locations fall within the broader Mumbai regional supply area. Each has its own distinct bunker profile — click through for details.
Mumbai (MbPA) and JNPT (JNPA) are adjacent but separate ports. Mumbai handles breakbulk, general cargo, tankers, cruise and naval; JNPT is primarily container. Bunker supply chains overlap — many barges serve both harbours — but port call procedures, agent arrangements and berth assignments are distinct.
High-flash high-sulphur diesel is a marine diesel variant with elevated flashpoint (>60°C) used by certain vessel types where standard HSD flashpoint specification is insufficient. Mumbai sees steady volumes — around 5,000 MT/month in early 2025 — reflecting its mixed vessel call profile.
Mumbai saw strengthened bunker demand through early-to-mid 2025 as vessels rerouted around the Persian Gulf. VLSFO availability remained good through this period thanks to a leading Indian refiner and a major Indian oil marketer refinery supply. Ports along the Indian west coast became preferred alternative bunkering locations.
Yes — Mumbai is one of India's key cruise ship ports, and bunker supply to cruise tonnage is routine. LSMGO is the typical fuel for cruise vessels calling Mumbai. For specific cruise operator requirements, we coordinate pre-arrival scheduling with the supplier and port agent.
the state-owned oil marketers are the dominant suppliers given refinery proximity. A major Indian oil marketing company has strong presence via its national distribution. Private coastal suppliers also operate. As an independent bunker procurement partner, we obtain competitive quotes across all available suppliers 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, a major private port operator and independent suppliers to secure the best combination of price, quality and availability for each nomination.
Seven Ocean procures marine fuel at all 10 major Indian ports. Tell us the vessel, the port, the grade — we come back with a stem.
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