Port at a Glance
Port Overview
the refinery operator operates the Vadinar refinery and associated single-point mooring (SPM) plus conventional jetty infrastructure in the Gulf of Kutch. The facility is one of India's most complex refineries, processing a wide range of crude slates including heavy and sour grades. Tanker traffic is continuous, making Vadinar a natural bunker candidate for vessels already committed to a refinery call.
Parent Port Relationship
Vadinar is associated with Kandla Port — refinery jetty of nayara energy (former essar oil) vadinar refinery. Many vessel operators evaluate Vadinar and Kandla together when planning Indian port calls. See the Kandla bunker guide for context on the broader supply area.
Bunker Fuel Grades Available at Vadinar
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Vadinar. Click any grade for full specifications.
Supply & Product Sourcing
VLSFO, HSFO and LSMGO are available at Vadinar via the leading Indian private bunker operator barge from Mundra. The typical bunker profile is tanker-class: stems of 500-2,500 MT per vessel. HSFO demand is notable given scrubber-fitted crude carriers on Gulf-Asia rotations. The leading Indian private bunker operator's Gujarat-wide network includes Vadinar as a regular delivery point within its barge rotation.
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: the refinery operator Vadinar Refinery (20 MTPA capacity, India's second-largest single-location refinery after the world's largest single-site refinery complex).
Delivery Methods
- Barge-to-ship (from Mundra)
- Direct refinery supply (vessel-specific)
Barge-to-ship delivered from Mundra is the standard method. For vessels working crude or product cargo at the refinery jetty, bunker can be arranged concurrent with cargo operations subject to the refinery operator's safe working procedures. Expect 48-72 hours nomination-to-delivery.
Vessel Types Regularly Bunkered
VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, product tankers, crude carriers.
Regulatory & Tax Context
GST on bunker fuel at Vadinar, 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 Vadinar accessible to non-the refinery operator vessels?
Yes — Vadinar is administered by Gujarat Maritime Board and accepts commercial vessels beyond the refinery operator's own cargo fleet. Refinery jetty access is coordinated with the refinery operator operations; anchorage bunkering is available independently.
What fuel grades are available at Vadinar?
VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO, all supplied via the leading Indian private bunker operator barge from Mundra. A major Indian oil marketing company also services Vadinar as part of its national distribution — supplier competition ensures reasonable pricing for tanker-class stems.
How does Vadinar compare to Sikka for bunkering?
Vadinar and Sikka are near-neighbours in the Gulf of Kutch (~15 nautical miles apart) and share the same the leading Indian private bunker operator barge network. Operational differences relate more to refinery operator (the refinery operator vs the refinery operator) and specific berth assignment than to bunker supply mechanics.
Is Vadinar affected by the 2022 the refinery operator sanctions controversy?
Commercial bunker operations at Vadinar continue normally. We supply bunker to any legally admissible vessel; specific sanctions-compliance considerations are handled case-by-case with the customer and supplier documentation.
What tanker class can bunker at Vadinar?
Draft availability supports VLCCs and Suezmax tankers. Offshore SPM also handles VLCCs. Most commercial bunker stems at Vadinar are for tanker tonnage calling the refinery.
Request a Quote for Vadinar
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.