South America | October 26, 2025 – Bunker One, a global leader in marine fuel supply, has marked a major milestone in its Uruguay operations with the arrival of its new tanker, MT Sealion. This addition doubles Bunker One’s bunkering capacity in Uruguay, enabling faster, more reliable, and high-quality marine fuel services, and reaffirming the country’s strategic role in the South American bunker market.
The MT Sealion underwent a comprehensive vetting process conducted by Bunker One’s technical experts, led by Steffen Kortegaard from the company’s headquarters in Denmark, alongside HSE and Operations teams across Latin America. The rigorous assessment ensures the tanker meets Bunker One’s stringent standards for operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
Daniel Caldas da Silva, Head of Operations at Bunker One Brazil, said, “This is a significant milestone for our Uruguay operations. MT Sealion will considerably enhance our capacity and service reliability, and represents another step in bringing Uruguay back to a leading position in the South American bunker market.”
Nova Offshore: Supporting Operational Excellence
The vessel will be managed by Nova Offshore, Bunker One’s trusted Brazilian operational arm, overseeing the tanker’s integration and operational readiness. Nova Offshore is renowned for upholding the highest standards in safe, efficient, and precise bunkering operations.
This strategic collaboration ensures that Bunker One can continue delivering seamless and reliable service to its clients, combining its global supply expertise with Nova Offshore’s operational excellence.
Strengthening Bunker One’s Market Presence
The arrival of MT Sealion follows Bunker One’s earlier expansion into the Port of Montevideo through the integration of Nova Offshore’s operations. With the new bunker tanker, Bunker One reinforces its commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance fuel logistics solutions across Uruguay and the wider South American region.
About Bunker One
Bunker One, the physical supply unit of Bunker Holding Group, is renowned as one of the world’s leading physical suppliers of marine fuels and lubricants, boasting a rich history that dates back more than four decades to one of the oldest shipping companies in Denmark. With a global footprint spanning five regions—North America, South America, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia—Bunker One provides reliable and flexible marine fuels supply solutions through its extensive network of offices and local expertise.
Bunker One is committed to making the bunkering process straightforward and transparent, offering world-class risk management services and striving to exceed customer expectations. Operating 24/7/365, Bunker One prioritizes long-term business relationships founded on integrity, respect, and trust, supported by a team of 79 experts in selected ports worldwide.
Source: Bunker One