Karachi Port: Standardised bunkering operations launched

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the launch of standardized bunkering operations at Karachi Port for the first time in Pakistan’s history. “The move brings the Pakistan’s largest port in line with global maritime safety and operational standards, a step long viewed as essential for improving country’s standing in the regional shipping market,” the federal minister added. Bunkering is the fuelling of ships for propulsion and onboard use, involving the storage, transfer, and management of marine fuels like oil and gas. Proper bunkering ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant refuelling, enabling smooth maritime transport and global shipping operations. Junaid Chaudhry said the initiative is launched on the instructions of the Prime Minister, who has called for accelerated modernization of port services and a broader upgrade of Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure.