Malta

Bunkering in Malta

Malta sits at the centre of the Mediterranean, on the main route between northern Europe and the Suez Canal. Vessels can bunker here with minimal deviation from their voyage, making Malta one of the region’s busiest bunkering hubs. Most Malta bunkering takes place offshore, in designated bunkering areas. Vessel Traffic Services assigns each ship to an area on arrival. Suppliers also deliver at Maltese ports, by barge or by truck.

Transport Malta regulates port activity, including bunkering. Barges load from terminals in Valletta’s Grand Harbour and at Marsaxlokk in the south of the island. A large barge fleet keeps Malta bunker fuel supply steady across the offshore areas. Suppliers serve a wide range of vessels, from large merchant ships to tugs, yachts and cruise ships. The Grand Harbour also offers cruise facilities, dry docking and ship repairs.

Malta Bunker Prices Today

Prices in Malta are often among the most competitive in the Mediterranean. Malta lies within the Mediterranean Emission Control Area, where vessels must burn fuel with no more than 0.10% sulphur. As well as the three main grades, Malta supplies ultra low sulphur fuel oil (ULSFO), which meets this limit.

• VLSFO: Very low sulphur fuel oil serves vessels continuing to voyages beyond the Mediterranean. The Malta VLSFO price is a key reference point for the central Mediterranean.
• HSFO: High sulphur fuel oil is available for scrubber-fitted vessels, though supply is more limited. The Malta HSFO price usually trades at a discount to VLSFO.
• MGO: Marine gas oil is the most widely supplied grade in Malta, as vessels need it to meet the Mediterranean sulphur limit. The Malta MGO price is typically the highest of the three grades.

Check Malta bunker prices today in the price cards above, or contact our trading team for a firm quote.