VLSFO 0.5% marine fuel supply for bulk buyers

VLSFO 0.5% marine fuel supply overview

ALGHAF MARINE FZCO supplies Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) for international marine fuel transactions under FOB, CIF and STS terms.

Supply is not limited to a single origin, port or bunkering location. Non-sanctioned origin options are available for selected cargo programs, with the applicable execution structure determined according to allocation, volume, vessel requirements, destination and shipment window.

What is VLSFO 0.5% marine fuel?

Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) is a marine fuel category used to meet the IMO global sulfur limit of 0.50% m/m outside areas where stricter sulfur limits apply.

The exact fuel grade and quality parameters are defined in the commercial offer and SPA and confirmed by the applicable cargo-specific CoA. VLSFO may be supplied against the applicable ISO 8217 grade defined in the SPA.

IMO 2020 and sulfur compliance

The IMO global sulfur limit for marine fuel is 0.50% m/m outside Emission Control Areas where a lower applicable sulfur limit may apply.

Vessel operators remain responsible for determining the fuel specification required for the intended voyage, engine configuration and applicable regulatory area.

Non-sanctioned origin VLSFO

Non-sanctioned origin VLSFO is available for selected marine fuel programs where destination rules, charterer requirements, vessel compliance policies or buyer procedures require alternative origin structures.

Depending on allocation, execution may be structured through UAE / Fujairah, ARA, Mediterranean · Egypt, Southeast Asia / OPL, Black Sea or other approved transaction-specific locations.

Final product origin is confirmed through the applicable transaction and cargo documentation and is not inferred solely from the physical loading or STS location.

VLSFO specification & ISO 8217 quality parameters

The contractual VLSFO grade and quality limits are stated in the SPA. Final batch parameters are confirmed by the applicable CoA and independent inspection documentation.

The applicable VLSFO grade and ISO 8217 quality parameters are defined contractually. Depending on the contracted grade, relevant parameters may include:

• Sulfur
• Density
• Viscosity
• Flash point
• Water
• Total sediment
• Carbon residue
• Ash
• Vanadium
• Sodium
• Aluminium + silicon
• Pour point
• Acid number
• Used lubricating oil markers, where applicable

Quality control & independent inspection

Quality and quantity verification is conducted according to the contractual inspection procedure stated in the SPA.

Inspection may be performed by SGS, Bureau Veritas, CCIC or another agreed independent inspection company at the applicable contractual milestone.

Cargo-specific CoA and inspection reports relate to the specific contractual batch. Historical or unrelated reports are not presented as proof of a current VLSFO cargo.

VLSFO delivery terms — FOB, CIF & STS

FOB

VLSFO may be offered FOB from the loading location available for the applicable cargo program. The confirmed port, laycan and operational requirements are stated in the commercial offer and SPA.

CIF

CIF supply may be evaluated to the buyer’s nominated destination. Final pricing reflects product origin, specification, freight, insurance, cargo size, destination and shipment window.

STS

STS execution may be available at approved locations subject to cargo allocation, vessel compatibility, operational approvals and contractual requirements.

Execution regions

Potential execution regions may include UAE / Fujairah, ARA, Mediterranean · Egypt, Southeast Asia / OPL, Black Sea and other transaction-specific locations.

Novorossiysk may be available for applicable Black Sea cargo programs but is not the exclusive loading point for VLSFO supplied by ALGHAF MARINE FZCO. For route-specific information, see Novorossiysk port loading.

Typical export and shipping documents

Depending on the transaction:

• Commercial Invoice
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Analysis / Quality
• Quantity / Quality Inspection Report
• Certificate of Origin, where applicable
• Insurance Certificate, where applicable under CIF
• Applicable customs/export documentation
• Other documents defined in the SPA

The final documentary package depends on product origin, execution basis, destination and contractual requirements.

VLSFO buyer details for a workable commercial indication

• Required VLSFO grade / specification
• Quantity
• Trial or recurring volume
• Destination
• FOB / CIF / STS
• Preferred shipment / bunkering window
• Vessel details where relevant to STS execution
• Buyer company
• End buyer / trader / intermediary status
• Readiness to proceed under the ALGHAF MARINE FZCO transaction framework

VLSFO price & commercial quotation — how to request

VLSFO pricing is origin-, specification-, location- and shipment-specific. Following buyer qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can issue the applicable current commercial indication or firm commercial offer.

Start Qualification Request Commercial Indication