OW Bunker Enhances Supply Operation in Lithuania

OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading suppliers and traders of marine fuel, has expanded its bunker supply operations in Lithuania. The company has relocated a 2,800dwt double-hulled bunker barge, Oxana, to the Port of Klaipeda to meet the requirements of its expanding customer base in the region.

Oxana, built in 2004 has a pumping rate of 500 m3/hr, and supplies all grades of quality marine fuel and gas oil. The vessel has also been fitted with a mass flow meter to increase measuring accuracy. This is part of the company’s commitment to ensuring that customers receive the precise quantity of fuel oil ordered. The vessel is also equipped with online blenders to ensure product quality.

Per Funch-Nielsen, General Manager, Physical Division, OW Bunker, commented:

“We have equipped Oxana with a mass flow meter, which is part of our strategy for the continual development of our physical operations. Our focus is to provide customers with the most cost effective and efficient fuel supply service possible, and to ensure they receive the highest quality products in the exact quantities they have ordered.”

The bunker barge will double the supply capacity for OW Bunker Klaipeda Ltd at the east coast Baltic port, which has become a popular bunkering location for vessels loading and discharging goods for onward transportation across the Baltic.

Jan Christensen, Vice President Physical Divisions OW Bunker, said:

“With our global network, we can allocate our resources to suit the needs of our customers and respond to areas of growth. Oxana will significantly bolster our existing operations at the port and will enable us to provide a highly efficient, accurate and reliable serviceto our customers in the region.”

OW Bunker Klaipeda Ltd provides a full range of quality products and services across Lithuania and the east coast Baltic region. The company provides total bunkering solutions, including risk management and hedging services.