
Island Petroleum, a subsidiary of Island Oil (Holdings), announced the acquisition and utilization of the vessel M/T ASTRAIA, dedicated to providing physical supply services of marine fuel oils in Limassol.
The company’s Trading Manager and Executive Member on Island Oil (Holdings)’ Board of Directors, Mrs. Elena Christodoulidou, said that “this significant addition to our fleet marks an important milestone in our commitment to delivering efficient, reliable, and sustainablesolutions to the global shipping community.”
With a carrying capacity of 6544 tons DWT, the M/T ASTRAIA is larger than the vessels in the company’s existing fleet in Limassol.
“The vessel’s size and equipment will facilitate even more efficient bunkering operations, in our bid to ensure swift and reliable delivery of marine fuel oils”, added Mrs. Christodoulidou.
Island Petroleum already offers a comprehensive range of marine fuel oils in Limassol, including VLSFO and MGO, providing shipping companies with flexibility and options to meet their specific operational and regulatory requirements.
The new vessel complies with the latest environmental regulations and employs best practices to minimize emissions and promote sustainability in maritime operations.
“As we strive to redefine standards in the maritime fuel supply industry, we invite industry stakeholders, shipping companies, and vessel operators to explore the benefits of our innovative and reliable physical supply services”, concluded Mrs. Christodoulidou.
About Island Petroleum
Island Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of Island Oil (Holdings) Ltd, is a leading physical supplier in Cyprus, Romania, and Israel, offering marine fuel oil delivered by our own barges. We offer quality products and services, having built a strong reputation for our reliability and professionalism.
We are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and have recently been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) as recognized Traders of biofuels.
For more information, please visit our group’s website: https://www.island-oil.com/
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