Seven Ocean Bunkering supplies marine fuel at all 25 Indian ports — from Paradip on the Bay of Bengal to Kandla on the Gulf of Kutch. GST-compliant, customs-exempt for Indian-flag vessels, and supported by 24/7 nomination handling.
Seven Ocean Bunkering Pvt. Ltd. delivers professional bunker procurement and management services to ship owners, managers, and charterers worldwide. India-focused bunker procurement. All 25 major Indian ports. GST-compliant. Customs handled in-house. We streamline the entire bunkering process — from competitive sourcing and supplier validation to coordinated physical delivery — ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficiency at every step.
Backed by an expanding network of 200+ trusted physical suppliers across 350+ ports, our relationship-driven approach combines corporate governance with hands-on service, maintaining clear documentation and strict adherence to international marine fuel quality and safety norms.
From initial inquiry to final delivery — every step executed with precision, market intelligence, and full accountability to protect your operations and bottom line.
Every ISO 8217 compliant marine fuel grade, delivered across 30+ global and Indian ports. From IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO to ECA-mandated LSMGO and biofuel blends for EU ETS optimisation.
The default IMO 2020 compliant residual marine fuel for vessels operating outside Emission Control Areas. Seven Ocean supplies VLSFO with full Certificate of Quality at Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah, Mumbai and 200+ additional ports. Typical stems 200–5,000 MT with MFM-verified delivery where available.
VLSFO specifications & availabilityHigh Sulphur Fuel Oil remains the economic choice for vessels with operational scrubber systems. Seven Ocean supplies HSFO at scrubber-equipped routing ports including Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah, Gibraltar, Houston and Panama. Spread vs VLSFO typically $80–140/MT.
HSFO specifications & availabilityMarine Gas Oil is a premium distillate fuel used by auxiliary engines, smaller vessels, and main engines requiring distillate-only operation. Seven Ocean supplies DMA grade MGO at all global ports. Cleaner combustion profile, flash point min 60°C.
MGO specifications & availabilityLow Sulphur Marine Gas Oil is mandatory inside Emission Control Areas — North Sea, Baltic, US/Canada ECA, US Caribbean ECA, and the Mediterranean ECA from 2025. Seven Ocean supplies LSMGO at all ECA-adjacent ports plus the full Indian port range. Flash point 60°C minimum.
LSMGO specifications & availabilityBio-VLSFO blends VLSFO with FAME or HVO biocomponents to reduce well-to-wake CO₂ emissions by 20–30% while remaining fully ISO 8217 compliant. Under EU ETS the bio-fraction is counted at zero emissions, directly reducing allowance surrender obligations. Certified Proof of Sustainability documentation provided with every stem.
Bio-VLSFO specifications & availabilityLiquefied Natural Gas bunkering for dual-fuel vessel operators. Available at Rotterdam, Singapore, Zeebrugge and an expanding network of LNG-capable ports including Ennore via the Ennore LNG Terminal. Significantly lower CO₂, NOₓ and SOₓ emissions versus conventional residual fuel.
LNG specifications & availabilitySix principles that define how we serve our clients — and why leading ship owners return to us voyage after voyage.
We are India's dedicated bunker procurement desk — GST treatment, Indian flag customs exemption, and local supplier landscape (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, Reliance, Adani) handled in-house.
Bunker fuel procurement at Mumbai. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at JNPT. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Kandla. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Mundra. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Paradip. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Visakhapatnam. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Chennai. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Kochi. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Kolkata. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
Bunker fuel procurement at Tuticorin. VLSFO, HSFO, LSMGO and MGO supply via bunker barge or pipeline. Independent sourcing, competitive pricing, transparent execution.
With 350+ ports across 70+ countries, Seven Ocean Bunkering delivers reliable fuel solutions on every major shipping route and strategic bunkering corridor worldwide.
Singapore is the world's largest bunkering port, accounting for over 50 million metric tonnes of marine fuel delivery annually — roughly 20% of global bunker demand. For VLSFO specifically, Singapore offers the deepest supplier liquidity, the tightest price spreads, and the most rigorous quality assurance regime globally, underpinned by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's (MPA) mandatory mass flow metering (MFM) programme.
Seven Ocean sources VLSFO from every MPA-licensed supplier in Singapore, enabling buyers to access sealed competitive quotes across the full supplier pool within 4 hours. Typical stems run 300–3,500 MT delivered at East OPL, West OPL, or alongside at the Jurong and Pulau Bukom refinery terminals.
VLSFO in Singapore is delivered by licensed bunker barge at three primary locations:
All deliveries are MFM-verified under MPA's 2017 mandate — the world's first port-wide electronic bunker quantity measurement standard. Every stem is issued with a CBTB (Certified Bunker Transfer Bill) traceable to MPA records.
Singapore VLSFO pricing benchmarks against the Platts MOPS (Mean of Platts Singapore) index, published daily. Typical dealer margins over MOPS: $3–8/MT for 500+ MT stems; $5–12/MT for smaller quantities.
The Singapore VLSFO market structure — high supplier count, MPA regulatory oversight, and deep refining capacity — produces the tightest bid-ask spreads in global bunkering. Seasonal factors: Q4 demand peaks; Chinese New Year period softens; monsoon (Nov–Jan) can affect barge scheduling 5–10%.
Ex-wharf vs delivered pricing typically varies by $4–7/MT; Seven Ocean's sealed quote process ensures buyers capture best-of-market pricing.
Every VLSFO stem at Singapore must meet ISO 8217:2017 or ISO 8217:2024 specifications for RMG 380 (max 0.50% sulphur). Key watchpoints:
Seven Ocean offers optional third-party sampling through VPS, Bureau Veritas, or SGS on every Singapore VLSFO stem. Full CoQ and CoA documentation provided at delivery; dispute resolution supported with independent lab retest.
Our proprietary maritime SaaS platform — built directly from Seven Ocean's deep domain expertise in bunkering. Real-time fuel monitoring, predictive analytics, autonomous procurement, and full regulatory compliance in one unified system.
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil is the standard residual marine fuel for vessels operating outside Emission Control Areas following IMO 2020. Maximum sulphur content is 0.50% m/m. Every vessel without a scrubber system is required to burn VLSFO (or a distillate like MGO) when outside an ECA. Read the full VLSFO spec and availability guide →
Both are distillate marine fuels (ISO 8217 DMA grade), but LSMGO has a tighter sulphur ceiling of 0.10% m/m, making it the only distillate permitted inside Emission Control Areas. Standard MGO can be up to 1.00% sulphur and is used outside ECAs where economics favour distillate over residual. LSMGO typically trades at a $20–50/MT premium to standard MGO.
The most competitive pricing sits at the high-volume hubs: Singapore (world's deepest market), Rotterdam (European ARA benchmark), and Fujairah (Middle East). Indian ports like Kandla and Mumbai have become increasingly competitive in 2024–25 as refinery supply strengthened and vessels rerouted around the Strait of Hormuz. Pricing at each port tracks regional benchmarks (MOPS for Singapore, Platts CIF NWE for Rotterdam, Platts Arab Gulf for Fujairah).
Typical timing: nomination-to-delivery is 2–7 days depending on port, grade and quantity. Delivery itself — once the barge is alongside or the vessel is at anchor — runs 4–12 hours for 500–2,000 MT stems at standard flow rates of 150–300 MT/hour. Large VLCC-scale stems (3,000–5,000 MT) can take 12–20 hours. Our complete bunkering procedure guide walks through every operational step.
Yes. Bio-VLSFO blends (typically B24 or B30 — 24% or 30% FAME/HVO biocomponent by volume) remain fully ISO 8217 compliant and meet IMO 2020's 0.50% sulphur cap. Under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime, the bio-fraction is counted at zero well-to-wake CO₂ emissions, directly reducing allowance surrender obligations. Certified Proof of Sustainability (PoS) documentation is required and is provided with every Bio-VLSFO stem Seven Ocean supplies.
ISO 8217 is the international standard defining marine fuel quality specifications — viscosity, density, sulphur, flash point, cat fines, stability, and other parameters. Compliance with ISO 8217 is the single most important quality control mechanism in bunker procurement. Off-spec fuel can cause engine damage, operational breakdowns, and Port State Control detentions. Read our full ISO 8217 reference guide →
Fastest route: call us at +91 97797 74551 or +91 97797 78493, message us on WhatsApp at +91 97797 74551, or email business@sevenoceanbunkers.com with vessel name/IMO, port, ETA, fuel grade and quantity. We return a competitive quote sourced from verified physical suppliers within 4 business hours, often faster. WhatsApp typically gets the fastest response for time-critical nominations.
Complete coverage of the top 20 global bunkering hubs (see all global ports) plus dedicated coverage of all ten major Indian ports: Paradip, Kandla, JNPT, Vizag, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ennore, Tuticorin, and Kochi. For ports outside this primary list, we source through partner networks covering 350+ ports globally.
Standard terms for established accounts are 30 days net from BDN date, supported by Letter of Credit or corporate credit line. New accounts typically start on shorter terms (7–15 days) with progression to standard terms after payment history builds. Pre-payment terms also available, typically with a $2–4/MT price benefit. For India supply specifically, 5% GST applies per BDN documentation — we handle customs paperwork for Indian-flag vessels claiming Merchant Shipping Act exemption.
Seven Ocean operates an independent bunker procurement model. Our fee structure is transparent: either a per-MT procurement fee agreed in advance, or an all-in delivered price where our margin is disclosed in the quote. We are not tied to any single physical supplier, which means our recommendations reflect your best price-quality-availability outcome, not a supplier kickback. Read our bunker supplier selection guide →
Available 24/7 for procurement enquiries, pricing analysis, compliance guidance, and operational support across all major ports worldwide.
Send us the vessel name & IMO, port and ETA, fuel grade and quantity. We respond within 4 business hours, often faster on WhatsApp.
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