Qatar provides offshore refuelling stations

Qatar Petroleum Company announced in a statement that it will provide ship-to-ship fuel bunkering facility for all vessels visiting Qatar ports starting yesterday.

The company explained that vessels will provide the fuel-oil bunkering service to ships carrying imports or exports.

“Due to the unfortunate ongoing crisis, many of our clients were impacted by regional decisions limiting their ability to meet their commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner. We took it upon ourselves to assist our clients overcome this challenge by introducing measures to ensure the continuous and reliable energy supplies,” said Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, CEO of Qatar Petroleum.

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According to the statement, the first of several shipments carrying fuel oil for bunkering purposes has arrived safely at the Ras Laffan anchorage.

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“This temporary ship-to-ship fuel bunkering facility will meet our clients’ safety and commercial expectations, and will continue until a permanent solution is implemented. Qatar Petroleum is fast-tracking required studies and investments to provide independent, safe and reliable bunkering capabilities,” Al-Kaabi explained.

Ships sailing to Qatar used to stop in the UAE to refuel however Abu Dhabi has closed its offshore area to Doha.

Since 5 June, seven Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt, severed diplomatic ties with Qatar accusing it of supporting terrorism, which Doha has repeatedly denied.