The Mauritius Ports Authority is providing incentive scheme, as far as port charges is concerned to vessels calling Port-Louis for bunkering; where GRT has been capped to 35000 MT and pipeline dues has been waived off. Port charges at discounted rates with respect to duration of stay in port as illustrated in below table.
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Duration of vessel’s stay |
Rebates % |
Remarks |
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>0 up to 48 hours |
50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage fees |
The vessel would benefit from rebated scheme for her two (2) days stay. |
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48 hours up to 60 hours (3rd day of stay) |
Same scheme as above for the whole three (3) days of stay |
The vessel would still beneficiate from the 50% rebates for the third day provided her stay does not exceed 60 hours in total |
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48 hours up to 72 hours |
50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage for the first two (2) days; the discount on anchorage dues for the third day would be 25% |
The vessel would still benefit from 50 % rebates for the first two (2) days; but the rebate for anchorage dues for the third day would be 25 % |
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For a 4 days stay period |
50 % rebates on port dues and anchorage being maintained for the first two days; the rebates rate on anchorage dues for the third day would be 25 %; no discount applicable as from the 4th day on anchorage dues |
The vessel would start paying full rate on anchorage dues as from the 4th day of stay |
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Table: 1.1 A – Approved scheme for rebated port charges – bunker calls
This comprises a 50 % discount on port tariffs items, namely, port dues, anchorage, pilotage and tug services. In June 2013, the Port Limit was extended enabling anchorage of large vessels. The Ports Authority and all other concerned stakeholders have implemented an e-bunkering system to quicken the bunker request process. Outward port clearance also is issued electronically; where same may be sent to Master through email – lowering cost in terms of boat hire for delivery at anchorage.
Bunkering at Port-Louis can be carried at anchorage or alongside. Vessel with maximum draught of 11 metres may be accommodated to berth depending on availability of berth at time of operations. The preferred mode of delivery for big vessels is delivery by barge at anchorage. The quality of bunkers in Port Louis is consistent and of good quality. The sulphur content is 3.5% and hence is in accordance to the IMO regulations, MARPOL. Bunkering at Port-Louis is carried whole year round, WP. The table below provide details pertaining to local suppliers, available products and delivery infrastructure.
| Suppliers | Available Products | Barge use /Bunker Load Capacity | ||
| Indian Oil (Mauritius) Ltd | MGO | M/T LOUIS - Not in service | ||
| IFO 180 CST | IFO 375 MT | MGO 295 MT | ||
| Vivo Energy Mauritius | MGO | M/T GULF STAR 1 | ||
| IFO 180 CST/ IFO 380 CST | IFO 1348 MT | MGO 370 MT | ||
| TOTAL | MGO | M/T CONGO | ||
| IFO 180 CST/ IFO 380 CST | IFO 3275 MT | MGO 605 MT | ||
| ENGEN | MGO | M/T ELISE | ||
| IFO 180 CST | IFO 585 MT | MGO 150 MT | ||
Table: 1.1B – Bunker suppliers in Port-Louis, Mauritius – Bunker products details – Barge facilities for delivery at anchorage
| Quay | Length (m) | Dredged depth(m) | Type of traffic handled |
| A | 210 | 12.20 | Black oil, Fuel oil, Edible oil, General cargo, Maize, Molasses, Soya-bean meal, Wheat, Passengers and Inter-island trade |
| D | 170 | 12.20 | |
| E | 135 | 9 | Black oil, General cargo, Passengers and inter-island trade |
| Trou Fanfaron I | 160 | 5.5 | Fish |
| Trou Fanfaron II | 185 | 6 | Fish |
| Froid des Mascareignes | 310 | 4.6-8.0 | Fish |
| No. 1 | 123 | 12.20 | Black oil, Coal, Fertilizers, White oil |
| No. 2 | 180 | 12.20 | Cement, Coal, Containers, General cargo |
| No. 3 | 185 | 12.20 | General cargo and containers |
| No. 4 | 185 | 12.20 | General cargo, Containers, LPG, Bitumen |
| Bulk Sugar Terminal | 210 | 12.20 | Bulk sugar, Black oil |
| Mauritius Freeport Development | 118 | 7.0 | Fish |
| MCT 1 | 280 | 14.00 | Containers |
| MCT 2 | 280 | 14.00 | Containers |
| Oil Jetty | 270 | 14.50 | Petroleum products |
Table: 1.1C– Berth facilities in Port-Louis, Mauritius; accommodated with bunker points; which differs for products and suppliers
As shipping agent in Mauritius, we liaise with all concerned parties - Master, local authorities, suppliers and barge operator, synchronising bunkering operations. For bunkering at Port-Louis, anchorage, ships should always be within the limits of the port, with exception to deep draft vessel where permission can be obtained from the Port Authority. On request of our Principals, we arrange for bunker survey and despatch of bunker samples for analysis. We also cater for delivery of marine lubes (drums) at anchorage.
- 24/7 delivery of bunker in Mauritius, WP
- Anchorage depth range from 14 to 70 metres
- Delivery mode: barge and alongside
- E-bunkering system for quick processing of bunker documentation
- Rebated port charges for bunker callers – within 48 hours stay
- Available Products: MGO, IFO 180 CST/380 CST and Marine lubes
- MRPL provided by Supplier
- Bunker surveyors available
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