BPCL gets exclusive bunkering rights from Cordeilla Cruises for Western Coast of India

16 May 2023 , 01:31 AM

Public sector undertaking BPCL announced on Monday that it has signed an exclusive bunkering partnership with Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd, the renowned operator of Cordeilla Cruises, one of the most luxurious fleets of cruise liners in India.

As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two companies where BPCL is the sole provider of Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) as a bunkering fuel for the Cordeilla Cruises brand along the West Coast of India.

BPCL said in a statement, “VLSFO has significantly reduced sulfur content and is fully compliant with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) strict sulfur emissions standards.”

By powering the Cordeilla Cruises fleet with this fuel, BPCL aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact.