What vessel bunkering means
Vessel bunkering is the physical supply and transfer of marine fuel to a ship. Seven Ocean coordinates the entire operation — from confirming availability against your ETA to handing over a compliant delivery — for every class of vessel calling Indian ports. As an independent vessel bunkering company we are not tied to one barge operator, so we match the right physical supplier and delivery method to each nomination.
Delivery methods
We arrange vessel bunkering by all standard modes: barge-to-ship at anchorage and berth (the default at most Indian ports), pipeline at dedicated oil terminals such as Jawahar Dweep, and truck-to-ship for smaller LSMGO and HSD stems alongside. Bunker barge and bunker tanker vessel capacity is confirmed against your schedule before nomination.
Vessel types we bunker
Our vessel bunkering services cover tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, general and breakbulk cargo vessels, cruise tonnage, Ro-Ro, naval and offshore support vessels. Whether it is cargo vessel bunkering, tanker vessel bunkering or commercial vessel bunkering, the procurement approach stays the same: competing quotes from available physical suppliers, confirmed barge capacity, and proper documentation.
Quantity, quality and documentation
Every stem is delivered with a MARPOL Annex VI–compliant Bunker Delivery Note and a representative manifold sample. We can arrange an independent bunker quantity survey for larger stems and coordinate fuel quality testing on request, protecting you against short delivery and off-spec fuel.
Available at every Indian port
We deliver this service across all 25 Indian ports and our international hubs in the UAE, Sri Lanka and Singapore. A few of our busiest:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vessel bunkering?
Vessel bunkering is the supply and physical transfer of marine fuel to a ship, usually by bunker barge at anchorage or berth, by pipeline at an oil terminal, or by truck alongside. Seven Ocean coordinates the supplier, delivery method and documentation for each nomination.
Which vessel types do you bunker?
All commercial classes — tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, general and breakbulk cargo, cruise, Ro-Ro, naval and offshore vessels — at Indian ports and our international hubs.
Where do you provide vessel bunkering in India?
At all 25 Indian ports across both coasts, including Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Mundra, Chennai, Ennore, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Kochi and Haldia.
Do you arrange bunker barge or bunker tanker delivery?
Yes. Barge-to-ship is the default mode at most Indian ports; we confirm bunker barge or bunker tanker vessel capacity against your ETA before nominating.