Key Port Facts
Government of Sharjah — Khor Fakkan Port
Fuel Grades Available at Khor Fakkan
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Khor Fakkan (UAE east-coast container and bunker call outside the Strait of Hormuz). Click any grade for full specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge (primary)
- Ship-to-ship
Bunkering at Khor Fakkan
Position outside Hormuz
Because Khor Fakkan lies outside the Strait, vessels avoid the transit and war-risk considerations of entering the Arabian Gulf while still taking competitively priced fuel.
Relationship to Fujairah
Pricing and barge availability track the wider Fujairah–Khor Fakkan cluster, so buyers can weigh the two anchorages against schedule and queue times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Khor Fakkan cheaper than Fujairah?
Prices track closely across the Fujairah–Khor Fakkan cluster; day-to-day differentials are small and usually driven by barge availability and queue length rather than a structural gap.
Can I bunker without entering the Gulf?
Yes — that is Khor Fakkan's main advantage: it sits on the Indian Ocean side of the Strait of Hormuz, so you take fuel without a Gulf transit.