Two ships carrying fuel have arrived at Chattogram Port as authorities intensify efforts to stabilise the country’s energy supply amid ongoing concerns over shortages.
According to a press release from Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, the vessel Eastern Quince transported around 25,000 tonnes of furnace oil supplied by PT Bumi Siak Pusako, docking at the port’s Dolphin Oil Jetty on Thursday afternoon. The ship had been anchored at the outer port since April 8 before berthing.
Meanwhile, the MT Central Star, carrying approximately 26,000 tonnes of refined octane from Malaysia, arrived at the port’s outer anchorage on Wednesday night.
The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel is scheduled to berth at the Dolphin Jetty on Thursday, according to local agent Pride Shipping Lines.
Officials emphasised that fuel vessels are being prioritized for berthing to ensure uninterrupted energy supply. Syed Refayet Hamim, secretary of the Chattogram Port Authority, confirmed that several ships have successfully discharged fuel over the past few days.
Looking ahead, the port’s Marine Department expects the arrival of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels between 10 and 15 April.
These shipments will arrive from Malaysia, the United States, and Australia, authorities said.
