Rough weather suspends bunkering off Malta

Unsuitable weather conditions have led to all bunkering operations getting cancelled off Malta, port agent MH Bland said.

IMAGE: Tankers during a bunker operation off Malta. Getty Images

Winds gusting at more than 35 knots and waves between 3-5 metres are forecast in the location until 20 January evening.

Some suppliers are hoping bunkering could resume from Wednesday, a trader told ENGINE.

Delays are expected due to the resulting backlogs and congestion, and supplies of any fuel grade can now be delivered earliest by 25 January, the trader said.

Rough winds and high waves are expected again on 26 January and between 30-31 January, which could lead to more suspensions, the trader confirmed.  

By Nachiket Tekawade

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