Sahara Group Ltd said on Monday the Government of Mauritania has granted it operational license to commence bunkering operations in the country.
A statement by the Head, Corporate Communication, Sahara Group Ltd, Bethel Obioma, saith that following the approval, Sahara Group has chartered the FT NERVI, a 7,600 DWT bunker tanker, fully equipped and currently positioned offshore Nouadhibou, enabling the immediate supply of ISO 8217:2022 Marine Gasoil (MGO) and 0.50% Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) to international and regional vessels operating in Mauritanian waters.
Executive Director, Sahara Group, Wale Ajibade. commented , “This development is significant for Mauritania and for Africa’s maritime economy.”
He emphasised that by establishing operational bunkering capacity in Mauritania, we are supporting port competitiveness, improving vessel turnaround efficiency, and strengthening the infrastructure that enables regional and international trade.
” For Mauritania, the operation enhances the attractiveness of its ports as reliable service points for shipping and offshore activity along the Atlantic corridor, supporting increased vessel traffic, associated services, and deeper participation in global trade flows.
For Africa, Sahara’s entry into the Mauritanian bunkering market strengthens the interconnection of the continent’s maritime supply chains, helping vessels operating across West and North West Africa access compliant fuels closer to trading routes, while improving logistics resilience and efficiency,” said Ajibade.
