The physical supplier at the southern gate of the Red Sea.
Red Sea Bunkering FZCO has supplied marine fuels in Djibouti since 2015, from its own tankers and trucks, in every port and at anchor.
A refuelling station since the coal era.
Djibouti’s bunkering history goes back to the 19th century, when coal-fired ships on the Europe–Asia route needed strategic refuelling stops. At the southern entrance of the Red Sea, the port became a maritime energy hub after the opening of the Suez Canal and the founding of the Port of Djibouti in 1888.
Today we continue that role with IMO-compliant marine fuels for global trade. Our ambition: to be the preferred marine fuel supplier in the region, and to support Djibouti’s development as the logistics hub of the Horn of Africa.
Milestones since 2015.
- 2015 Market entry Founded in July 2015 in the Djibouti Free Zone, to support the one-stop-shop vision for Djibouti ports as a regional logistics and trading hub.
- 2017 MT Red Sea I joins the fleet A 10,000 DWT bunker tanker. In its first year it completed more than 310 offshore bunkering operations.
- 2019 VLSFO ahead of IMO 2020 VLSFO (max. 0.50 % sulphur) added ahead of the IMO 2020 global sulphur limit, with deliveries from December 2019.
- 2021 MT Red Sea II A second tanker increases capacity and service capability for sustained regional growth.
- 2022 Record year Sales up 50 % on previous periods, driven by strategic partnerships and operational excellence.
How we work.
- Safety and compliance first A proactive approach to safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance, in line with international maritime standards.
- An accountable crew An engaged, competent workforce and a transparent, participative management culture.
- Integrity High standards of ethical conduct and corporate governance across all operations.
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