NPA-backed 24-hour operations boost fuel discharge at Tema oil jetty
Fuel discharge operations at the Tema oil jetty have increased following the introduction of round-the-clock berthing and unberthing of vessels, a move facilitated by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems Company Limited (GPMS) began the 24-hour operations last year after resolving technical challenges and upgrading lighting and security arrangements at the…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has facilitated a significant increase in fuel discharge operations at the Tema oil jetty through the introduction of 24-hour berthing and unberthing of vessels. This enhancement, which began last year after overcoming technical challenges and upgrading lighting and security arrangements, has been made possible by the Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems Company Limited (GPMS).
The improvements have enabled vessels to berth and depart at any time, thereby increasing operational efficiency. During a recent visit by civil society organisations, NPA's Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, highlighted that the jetty was previously unable to accommodate vessels after 5 p.m., causing ships to wait in queues for product discharge.
The CBM facility, situated approximately 2.7 nautical miles from the Tema Fishing Harbour, utilizes four permanent mooring chains anchored to the seabed to keep vessels secure and stationary. This capability allows the multi-purpose oil jetty to handle the discharge and loading of various petroleum products, including crude oil, fuel oil, aviation turbine kerosene, gasoil, gasoline, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum gas.
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