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New Bunker Tank for U.K. Port
U.K. bunkering firm Maritime Bunkering Ltd. is adding a new fuel tank at Grimsby, England at a cost of £100,000, local newspaper Hull Daily Mail reports.
"Traffic through the port has grown significantly since we installed the last tank in 2006, both in terms of traditional vessels and those serving the offshore industry," said Director Nikki Jessop, adding that a second tank will ensure sufficient supply of marine gas oil and reduce waiting times.
"There is also scope to increase the capacity of the tank as demand continues to rise, which it is likely to do as the Humber region attracts a bigger slice of the global offshore industry," Jessop said.
With the new tank, three vessels will be able to refuel at the same time around the clock, 365 days a year.
Grimsby Port is a major site for car imports and is "at the forefront in serving the developing offshore wind energy industry" according to port operator ABP.
Grimsby is used by Siemens and Centrica, and Eon and Dong Energy have plans to begin operations there.
Maritime Bunkering is owned by JR Rix & Sons Ltd.
