Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Khor Fakkan
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Khor Fakkan. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge at anchorage
- Alongside at container terminal (during cargo ops)
Primary Anchorages
Khor Fakkan outer anchorage, Fujairah common anchorage (15 nm south)
Port Detail
Outside the Strait of Hormuz
Like nearby Fujairah, Khor Fakkan sits on the Gulf of Oman — vessels do not need to transit the Strait of Hormuz to bunker here. This makes Khor Fakkan attractive for VLCC and other large tonnage rounding the Arabian Peninsula on Asia–Europe routings.
Container transshipment focus
Operated by Gulftainer, the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal is one of the largest transshipment hubs in the Middle East. Container vessels calling for cargo discharge regularly take top-up bunkers during operations.
Bunker market vs Fujairah
Fujairah is the regional bunker leader by volume, but Khor Fakkan offers competitive supply for vessels already calling the terminal, avoiding a second diversion. Pricing typically mirrors Fujairah with a modest premium for barge logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Khor Fakkan a substitute for Fujairah?
For vessels not already calling Khor Fakkan, Fujairah remains the regional leader by volume and supplier depth. Khor Fakkan is the better choice when a vessel is calling the container terminal — top-up bunkers can be loaded during cargo operations.
Are bunkers cheaper at Khor Fakkan?
Pricing typically tracks Fujairah closely, since most physical suppliers serve both. The cost saving is in avoiding the Fujairah diversion if you're already at Khor Fakkan, not in the bunker spread itself.
What grades are available?
VLSFO, HSFO (for scrubber-equipped tonnage), LSMGO and MGO are all available. Bio-VLSFO and methanol can be arranged on request through Fujairah-Khor Fakkan barge logistics.