Luanda, Angola | November 8, 2025 – ATH Trading, an independent commodity trading company focused on marine fuel supply in Angola, has significantly boosted its operational capacity with the arrival of its newest tanker, the M/T ATH CATAMBA, now fully operational in Luanda. The vessel will reinforce offshore supply operations along the Angolan coast and mark a key milestone in the company’s 2025 expansion strategy.
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Strengthening Angola’s Bunkering Infrastructure
The M/T ATH CATAMBA joins ATH Trading’s existing tanker, M/T ATH LEMBA, immediately strengthening the company’s role as a committed local physical supplier and enhancing Angola’s developing bunkering infrastructure. The vessel’s specifications are ideally suited to the West African bunker market:
- Length Overall: 91 meters
- Deadweight (DWT): 4,967 MT
- Hull Design: Double‑hull
- Cargo Capacity: 4,857 m³
- Tank Segregation: 12 segregated cargo tanks, enabling highly flexible multi‑product operations and fast turnarounds
Fully equipped for the safe, reliable and efficient distribution of both Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), the ATH CATAMBA is set to support a diversified portfolio of clients — including oil & gas offshore supply fleets, international fishing fleets, vessel owners, bunker traders, offshore contractors and general cargo companies.
Positioning Angola as a Regional Bunkering Hub
The West Africa coast, particularly the Gulf of Guinea, is a vital artery for global shipping and offshore energy. Regional demand for reliable bunkering services is growing rapidly, and countries like Angola are investing strategically to become key maritime hubs. ATH Trading’s fleet expansion directly aligns with this national vision:
“Each step forward reflects our team’s dedication and vision to position Angola as a key regional hub for marine fuel supply.”
By operating its own expanded fleet, now including the M/T ATH LEMBA and M/T ATH CATAMBA, ATH Trading ensures greater autonomy, frequency, and port coverage across Luanda and other key Angolan ports. This investment supports international maritime operations calling on Angolan waters, from offshore supply fleets to global cargo carriers, reinforcing Angola’s strategic position in West Africa’s marine fuel market.
2025: A Year of Major Growth
The integration of the ATH CATAMBA is part of ATH Trading’s long-term growth strategy, with the company targeting the supply of over 100,000 MT of marine fuel by the end of 2025. This builds on the success of 2024, when ATH Trading delivered more than 77,000 MT across 350+ trades. With a two-vessel fleet and a lean logistics structure, the company is well-positioned to provide dependable, high-frequency, and flexible bunkering services in Angola.
Serving a Diverse Maritime Client Portfolio Across Angola
ATH Trading serves a diversified portfolio of clients, including oil & gas offshore supply fleets, international fishing fleets, vessel owners, bunker traders, offshore contractors, and general cargo companies. By supporting maritime operations across all Angolan ports, the company ensures that vessels calling Angola have reliable access to efficient, safe, and trustworthy bunkering solutions, reinforcing its position as a leading local physical supplier.
About ATH Trading
Angola Trading House – ATH Trading is an independent, privately owned commodity trading company with operational headquarters in Luanda, Angola, and Madrid, Spain. Its core business is the physical supply of marine fuels to vessels operating in Angolan ports and territorial waters. The company also operates a shipping division that manages product transportation and commodity trading of refined oil products, ensuring a seamless and reliable supply chain.
Source: ATH Trading