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Bunkering at Mombasa

The Port of Mombasa is East Africa's largest port and the maritime gateway for Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, eastern DRC, Burundi and northern Tanzania. Operated by the Kenya Ports Authority, the port supports a substantial bunker market driven by container, bulk, and Indian Ocean transit traffic.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
KEMBA
Coordinates
4.05°S, 39.67°E
Country
Kenya

Fuel Grades Available at Mombasa

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Mombasa. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

Primary Anchorages

Mombasa outer anchorage

Port Detail

East Africa gateway

Mombasa serves a vast hinterland — six landlocked countries depend on the port for international trade. Container, bulk, oil and grain volumes have all grown steadily.

Indian Ocean transit

Vessels on Asia-East-Africa-Mediterranean rotations frequently use Mombasa as a re-bunker stop. The new Mombasa container terminal (Phase 2) provides modern infrastructure.

Bunker logistics

Bunker supply is coordinated with regional East African physical suppliers. The Kilindini channel approach requires compulsory pilotage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mombasa bunker large container vessels?

Yes — the new container terminal handles 13,500 TEU class. Bunker barges service alongside or at anchor.

How does Mombasa compare to Dar es Salaam?

Both serve East African trades; Mombasa is larger and more established. Dar es Salaam is growing rapidly and offers competitive alternatives for some routings.

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