Owned by Seafuels, a refuelling vessel service for cruise, commercial and container ships, the Awanuia is chartered to Z Energy to provide safe bunkering services to vessels calling Ports of Auckland.
In 2015, Ports of Auckland welcomed a 10-year charter between Seafuels and Z Energy. The long-term partnership provides certainty of fuel supply for ships calling Auckland, which is essential to the continued success of the port and crucial to meeting Auckland's growing freight demand. Also in 2015, Z Energy acknowledged Seafuels for reaching two years of operation with no lost-time injuries incurred.
The Awanuia collects 380cst and MGO from the Marsden Point Oil Refinery through a purpose-built berth, transfering it directly into ships at their berths at the Waitematā seaport or at a nearby Auckland anchorage.
Technical Details | Benefits |
| Double hulled configuration for safety | More flexibility in meeting demand, particularly during peak season |
| Bow and stern thrusters for additional manoeuvrability | No delays waiting for bunker points to become available |
| Carries up to 2,900MT of 380cst heavy fuel oil and 600MT of marine gas oil | Products can be bunkered simultaneously |
| Length 79.9 metres, breadth 15 metres, moulded depth 8.0 metres | Bunker in parallel while loading/unloading cargo |
| Nominal pump rates of 400t per hour, per pump for 380cst and up to 750mt per hour capability | No tug services required to move vessels to bunker points |
| Flag: New Zealand | No delays waiting for separate truck delivery |
For all enquiries about the Awanuia bunkering service and fuel pricing, please contact:
Rod Meehan
Marine Co-ordinator
Z Energy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800-474-355 and select option 2 and then option 3.
