With the new bunker station from Hoyer Marine, Hamburg has gained not only a new landmark in its harbor but also one of the most advanced “ship fueling stations” in Germany. Last Friday, the barge was officially inaugurated in a festive ceremony.
Numerous guests gathered in the Port of Hamburg to celebrate the opening together with Hoyer Marine. Moored in a prominent location at the Landungsbrücken, directly across from the “Cap San Diego”, the new 30-meter-long and 8-meter-wide bunker station was officially put into operation.
Managing Director Michael Meyer expressed his visible satisfaction with the newbuild in his speech to the assembled guests. The bunker station is one of the most modern of its kind in Germany, said Meyer. The barge was also completed in a remarkably short period of time: from the initial idea to the finished vessel, it took just two and a half years. Meyer took the opportunity to thank the owners of Hitzler Werft, the shipyard responsible for the construction, with special mention of Marek Klimenko. He described Klimenko as the mastermind behind the bunker station—someone whose expertise is unmatched in the industry.
Four tanks, four fuels
What sets the bunker station apart is its configuration of four separate tanks, each with a capacity of approximately 90 cubic meters. These hold not only conventional diesel but also alternative fuels currently available on the market, such as HVO and methanol. This allows Hoyer Marine to supply customers like Hadag and the Hamburg Port Authority with state-of-the-art fuel options. And at impressive speed—the barge can deliver up to 30 cubic meters per hour. In addition to fuels, the station also carries a range of lubricants and oils on board.
Spacious crew facilities at the new Hoyer Marine bunker station
Further structural innovations include solar panels, which will soon be installed to supply the unit with electricity, as well as a green roof that is currently being added.
One of the key improvements over the previous model is the expanded crew facilities. The crew now has access to a spacious galley, an office, as well as locker and washrooms. The interior outfitting of these areas – and of the entire deckhouse – was carried out by Alu Wessels, a long-standing partner of Hitzler Werft.
