DEDICATED
BUNKER SERVICES
We make bunker supply happen
delivering flawless services.
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Our Mission has been the same since the Company was established: We make bunker supply happen “delivering” a good service prior to and after the elivery itself.
Our customers can be confident that their enquiries will be handled with the maximum care and competence.
Why us?
Because we are independent operators with a 50-year history of building a trusted reputation in the market.
With over 50 years of market experience, as an independent operator, we ensure a flexible approach to sourcing products responsibly. Thanks to our extensive network of suppliers and partners, we can deliver the right product at the right time, wherever it is needed, while supporting sustainability and the green transition.
We serve any kind of ships: General cargo vessels, Container vessels, Cruise vessels, Research vessels, Supply vessels, Dredgers, Tugs, Platforms… working with Owners and Charterers.
Pisano Bunker is also the preferred partner for several international trading firms in the Mediterranean, particularly when their vessels call at Italian ports, supporting efficient and sustainable operations.
Trading
We can provide full assistance during negotiation, nomination, and after sales.
- Market Analysis
We constantly monitor market drivers and provide tailor-made market insights to help clients make informed decisions. Our advices deliver valuable information and actionable guidance, enabling recipients to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. - Bunker Planning
By sharing detailed information, customers unlock the full potential of our insights. We can identify every opportunity the market offers along the route, where even minor deviations can result in major savings. - Spot Deals & Long-Term Contracts
For spot deals, we focus on timing purchases according to market movements, ensuring we prioritize sustainable products when available. For mid- to long-term contracts, we aim to secure the eco-friendly products our customers may need, thereby optimizing both pricing and environmental impact. - Risk Management
Bunker fuels represent a major operating cost for vessels. We offer a range of risk management tools to help our customers mitigate market volatility, tailored to their chosen purchasing strategy - Claims Assistance
In the event of a dispute regarding the supplied bunker, we will assist our clients in resolving claims as quickly and easily as possible.
Green transition related services
SUSTAINABLE FUELS
As an ISCC-certified company, we can source and supply any type of sustainable fuel and support our customers in meeting regulatory targets (Fuel EU Maritime, EU ETS, IMO Net Zero Framework). We help reduce greenhouse gas emissions efficiently, while keeping costs predictable and under control.
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EU-ETS
Pisano Bunker is registered in the Italian Emission Trading Registry and can help you design an EUA purchasing strategy to offset emissions and achieve your sustainability goals, while keeping cash flows efficient.
FUEL EU MARITIME
We help identify the optimal mix of sustainable fuels for your annual consumption and forecast compliance requirements. We also provide advisory services and can facilitate pooling agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We can organise the supply of the main types of marine fuel, including:
- VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil)
- HSFO (High Sulphur Fuel Oil)
- Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
- Marine Diesel Oil (MDO)
- Biofuel blends, where available
Availability depends on the port and local regulations.
Yes. We collaborate exclusively with suppliers who operate in compliance with IMO and MARPOL regulations and who provide products that conform to contractual specifications and, where requested, to ISO 8217 standards.
You simply need to send a request indicating:
- Vessel name;
- Bunkering port;
- ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival);
- Type of fuel;
- Required quantity;
- Any operational requirements.
Our team responds as quickly as possible with a competitive commercial proposal.
The validity of the quotation depends on market volatility and the relevant port. Generally, offers have a limited validity and are confirmed upon acceptance of the order.
Yes. Our commercial team is organised to assist clients even with last-minute requests, subject to the availability of the product and delivery units in the requested port.
Yes. The bunker market operates on a global scale, and our commercial staff guarantees continuous assistance to manage operations across all major time zones.
The documentation is issued by the supplier and includes, where applicable:
- Bunker Delivery Note (BDN);
- Quality certificate;
- Documentation required by MARPOL regulations;
- Commercial and tax documentation.
Any potential dispute is handled promptly by our commercial team, which coordinates activities between the client, the supplier and, if necessary, independent laboratories or surveyors, with the aim of finding a swift and effective solution.
Payment terms and any credit lines are evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the client's profile and internal approval procedures.
Yes. We support shipowners, ship managers, commercial operators, and charterers with bunker procurement activities for both individual supplies and continuous supply programmes on an international scale.