Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and TFG Marine announced the establishment a bunker fuel joint venture to supply vessels visiting Oman’s ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar.
The announcement follows the signing of an MoU agreement between SOHAR Port and Freezone and TFG Marine, to establish an international bunker fuel supply operation. Moreover, TFG Marine has already deployed bunker vessel Margherita Cosulich to the region to supply vessels at SOHAR’s deep-sea port.
The vessel is fitted with a Mass Flow Meter (MFM), calibrated to the ISO 22192 international standard as required by SOHAR Port.
Furthermore, Tarik Al Junaidi, CEO, Oman Oil Marketing Company, stated that this partnership aligns with the company’s efforts to develop maritime transport and shipping infrastructure in Oman in alignment with the objectives Oman Vision 2040.
It underscores our commitment to meeting the increasing demand of compliant, high-quality marine grades of fuel while adhering to the highest international health, safety, and environmental standards.
…said Tarik Al Junaidi.
Recently, Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) also announced plans to establish ship recycling and dismantling facilities using advanced green technologies.