Rough weather halts bunker deliveries off Malta

Rough winds and high swells have caused a suspension to all bunkering operations in Malta’s offshore bunkering areas, according to port agent MH Bland.

IMAGE: Tankers during a bunker operation off Malta. Getty Images

Malta is seeing rough north-westerly wind gusts of between 30-35 knots and waves between 2-4 meters.

Bunkering is expected to resume during the day tomorrow, when the weather improves, the port agent told ENGINE.

Prompt fuel availability is tight off Malta, with at least a week recommended to secure deliveries, a trader said.

By Nachiket Tekawade

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