O.W. Icebunker expands its operations
MARITIME SERVICE: O.W. Icebunker Ltd., part of the O.W. Bunker Group, has established new operations within North Norway offering customers access to products either in port, at the roads or at sea depending on their needs.
"Our aim is to work in partnership with our customers and provide them with the best fuel procurement solution that meets the demands of their business and improves operational efficiencies as well as profitability. Suppliers must have the ability to develop and adapt strategies directly with the customers needs, based on a fundamental understanding of the challenges that they face.
High seas bunkering is a great example of this and saves customers days of time that would otherwise be spent in port, where they would also incur additional costs.
And of course the North Norway operation is well set up to supply customers in port as well to ensure maximum flexibility", says Per Funch-Nielsen, Managing Director, O.W. Icebunker-
O.W. Icebunker has one tanker operating in the Barents Sea and off the coast of Norway, and has access to the rest of OW Bunker's logistics network of over 30 vessels. The company can also provide customers with products in port at Narvik, Hammersfest, Honnigsvåg and Kirkennes enabling maximum flexibility and choice.
O.W. Icebunker has the capabilities to supply customers with all grades of fuel oil up to 380 cSt as well as Marine Gasoil, and low sulphur products.
All vessels have on board blending and fuel testing facilities as well as high speed pumping rates of up to 600 cub/hour to ensure quick supply.
O.W. Icebunker is one of the world's leading companies that has the expertise and knowledge to provide high seas bunkering.
The company has obtained all necessary regulatory permits to provide the service, including operating in the fjords within the region, ensuring the same levels of excellence whether in port or at sea, as well as exceeding the latest ISO: 8217 standards. This provides customers with the confidence that all health, safety and environmental standards are continually met.
O.W. Icebunker has seen an increase in interest from the industry in high seas bunkering over the past 12 months as customers realise the benefits of taking on bunkers in a safe and reliable way without having to deviate from their course, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs.
O.W. Icebunker has the capability to bunker alongside a customer's vessel or if waters are rough, supply is provided via a stern-line to guarantee safety. The company also has a permit to provide customers with products during cargo operations, which reduces vessel downtime and increases efficiencies even further.
Source: OWBunker / maritimedanmark.dk
