Nobel bunker station operational again.

After an extensive maintenance period at Shipyard Kooiman Hoebee, the bunker station De Tubantia is fully operational again. The work took six weeks to complete and included not only the regular ten-year maintenance but also major repairs following a collision with two inland vessels on October 26, 2023.

In addition to the repair work on the bunker station, two mooring piles were replaced, and a new bridge was installed. At the same time, a separate HVO pipeline was added, enabling the bunker station to support a new, more sustainable fuel option.

Nobel extends its gratitude to Cunado B.V. for their professional assistance with towing and pushing operations, to De Klerk Werkendam for their support in placing the new piles, and to the GKB Group for constructing and installing the new bridge.

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From now on, Nobel's customers can once again visit De Tubantia for bunkering, picking up filters and marine supplies, and using the secured 24/7 pick-up point. With the successful return of De Tubantia, Nobel closes a challenging chapter and continues to steer confidently toward the finest voyage to the future.

A separate HVO pipeline has been installed, enabling the bunker station to support a new sustainable fuel option. This innovative fuel reduces Well-to-Wheel CO₂ emissions by as much as 90% compared to conventional fossil diesel, representing a significant environmental advancement in which A. Nobel & Zn. proudly plays its part.

Finally, the bunker station is once again available as a secured 24/7 pick-up location, making it ideal for use outside regular opening hours.