Monjasa adds five tankers to strengthen West Africa bunkering operations

Marine fuel supplier Monjasa on Wednesday (11 November) said it is adding five sister tankers to its fleet in the company’s largest-ever tonnage acquisition, strengthening its activities in West Africa and providing greater flexibility across its global marine fuels supply operations.

The deal comprises five 16,621-dwt product tankers from German shipowner Bernhard Schulte, as part of the ongoing fleet renewal strategy and continued investments in reliable supply infrastructure.

The first four tankers, Monjasa Tracer, Monjasa Tuner, Monjasa Twister and Monjasa Tracker have already been delivered and deployed in West Africa and Northwest Europe.

The remaining vessel, Monjasa Trigger, is scheduled for delivery by the end of November 2026.

“We are always looking at fleet renewal opportunities, but we are also very selective about where we invest. Finding five sister vessels of this quality, at competitive market terms and with an operating profile that fits our existing fleet, is not something you come across every day. This is the largest single tonnage acquisition in our history and it provides us more flexibility, strengthens our supply capabilities and keeps ensuring a solid platform for serving our customers in the years ahead,” said Group CEO, Anders Østergaard.

The acquisitions follow another active year in which Monjasa completed a total of 16,741 marine fuels operations in 2025. With a deadweight capacity of 16,621 tonnes each, the newly acquired vessels will strengthen the company’s ability to serve different markets and adapt its fleet deployment to changing patterns in global demand.

“Owning vessels is not just about adding more tonnage. It’s about having the right vessels available in the right markets and being able to operate them efficiently over time. The fact that these are five sister vessels is particularly attractive to us. We know the operating cost structure, we understand the technical requirements and we can build on the experience and capabilities already established within our ship management organisation,” Østergaard added.

Initially, the new tankers will strengthen Monjasa’s West African operations, while also providing opportunities for commercial freight trading and future deployment elsewhere in the group’s global supply network.

The involved vessels are delivered in Rotterdam and enter the Monjasa fleet under the following names:

• Monjasa Tracer – formerly Eva Schulte (2010)
• Monjasa Tuner – formerly Erika Schulte (2011)
• Monjasa Twister – formerly Everhard Schulte (2010)
• Monjasa Tracker – formerly Edzard Schulte (2011)
• Monjasa Trigger – formerly Elisabeth Schulte (2010)

Following the acquisitions, Monjasa’s fleet comprises 20 owned tankers and around 10 vessels on time charter.

Photo credit: Monjasa
Published: 12 November, 2026