Port Guide · Europe — Mediterranean

Bunker Fuel Supplier at Gibraltar

Gibraltar sits at the western mouth of the Mediterranean and is the natural bunker stop for vessels entering or leaving the basin. Together with Algeciras (opposite side of the Bay), it forms one of the most significant bunker markets in Europe, with combined annual volumes well over 7 million tonnes.

UN/LOCODE
GIGIB
Coordinates
36.14°N, 5.35°W
Timezone
UTC+1 (CET)
Volume
~4 million tonnes
Global Rank
#9
Port Authority

Gibraltar Port Authority

Fuel Grades Available at Gibraltar

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Gibraltar. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

  • Barge at anchorage

Primary Anchorages

Bay of Gibraltar — Eastern and Western anchorages

Port Detail

The Bay of Gibraltar market

Gibraltar and Algeciras share the same body of water but operate under separate jurisdictions. Vessels typically choose one or the other based on pricing, supplier preference, and operational convenience. The two ports compete on price and service rather than on fundamentally different product.

Role in Mediterranean trade

For any vessel transiting Gibraltar Strait, a bunker stop is a routine option because the detour is minimal. This makes the port one of the densest-traffic bunker locations in the world, with deep supplier competition.

Fuels and supply

All standard grades. LSMGO demand is elevated because Mediterranean SOx ECA rules (when applicable) and EU regulatory compliance make low-sulphur fuel a routine request. HSFO serves scrubber vessels.

Operational notes

Winter levanter easterlies can disrupt Eastern anchorage operations; Western anchorage is typically usable in most conditions. Visibility during levante events can be poor.

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