Port at a Glance
Port Overview
New Mangalore Port handles petroleum products, LPG, iron ore, containers and general cargo. The adjacent refinery refinery adjacency makes it one of the stronger refinery-adjacent bunker locations on the west coast alongside Kochi. Vessel profile is mixed — tankers calling the adjacent refinery, bulk carriers for iron ore, container traffic for Karnataka's hinterland.
Bunker Fuel Grades Available at New Mangalore
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at New Mangalore. Click any grade for full specifications.
Supply & Product Sourcing
New Mangalore supplies VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and HSD. the adjacent refinery produces bunker-grade product at its adjacent refinery with direct pipeline connection to tanker jetties. For vessels at commercial berths or anchorage, the major state-owned oil marketing companies provide barge-based supply. The combination of refinery adjacency and multi-supplier competition makes New Mangalore competitive on pricing for west-coast calls.
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: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (the adjacent refinery, 15 MTPA, the national oil company subsidiary).
Delivery Methods
- Pipeline (the adjacent refinery jetty)
- Barge-to-ship
- Truck-to-ship
Pipeline bunkering at the adjacent refinery refinery jetty for tankers calling the refinery — the fastest method. Barge-to-ship at commercial berths and anchorage vithe major state-owned oil marketing companies bunker fleet. Truck-to-ship for LSMGO and HSD smaller stems. Lead time 3-5 days for VLSFO and HSFO.
Vessel Types Regularly Bunkered
Tankers, container vessels, general cargo, bulk carriers.
Regulatory & Tax Context
GST on bunker fuel at New Mangalore, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Mangalore good for west-coast bunker alternatives to Kochi?
Yes — New Mangalore has strong refinery-adjacent supply via the adjacent refinery, similar in profile to Kochi (a leading Indian refiner refinery) but ~220 nautical miles north. Some vessel rotations benefit from bunker at New Mangalore rather than Kochi depending on port calls and pricing spreads.
What is the adjacent refinery's role in Indian bunker supply?
The adjacent refinery is recognised as a major Indian bunker supplier alongside the major oil marketing companies, a leading Indian refiner and the leading Indian private bunker operator (per industry analysts industry analysis). The 15 MTPA refinery supplies bunker-grade product both at New Mangalore directly and via distribution to other ports.
Can container vessels bunker during cargo at New Mangalore?
Yes, alongside bunker during cargo operations is standard practice at the container terminals subject to terminal approval. For fast-turnaround liner calls, this is the preferred mode.
What is the draft at New Mangalore?
14.5-metre alongside draft accommodates Panamax and neo-Panamax container vessels plus tanker-class up to Suezmax at SPM. Specific berth drafts vary by terminal.
How does New Mangalore pricing compare to Fujairah?
For vessels on east Africa-India-Asia rotations, New Mangalore can be competitive on a delivered basis, particularly for VLSFO. Fujairah remains the Middle East pricing benchmark; New Mangalore wins on specific rotations where port-time and positioning justify the choice.
Request a Quote for New Mangalore
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.