Total bunker volumes have remained steady since February–March this year, Monjasa’s commercial manager Gustavo Ferreria da Costa told ENGINE.
Monjasa has been adjusting its operations and bunker fleet size to avoid stretched waiting times for customers seeking bunkers in Namibia, Da Costa said.

“In January, we went from one dedicated [bunker] tanker in Walvis Bay to having three tankers positioned in the area. With around 10 tankers deployed across West Africa, we keep monitoring the local demand closely and have the flexibility to add further tonnage whenever adequate,” da Costa said.

Bunker demand in Namibia’s Walvis Bay soared in January, with the port witnessing heightened demand due to the Red Sea diversions announced by several shipping firms in December.

Since then, Walvis Bay has emerged as a popular refuelling hub for vessels rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, Monjasa said.
Source: Engine , https://engine.online/news/general-news/walvis-bay-continues-to-see-high-demand-compared-to-2023-monjasa-5def