Bunker prices in Russia have been very competitive for several years. As such vessels passing Russian ports – particularly those in the Far East and Black Sea – have often been diverted by charterers or owners to load fuel oil and take advantage of the competitive rates.
Unfortunately from 1 January 2011, Russian customs authorities have imposed a significant tax on bunker transactions involving vessels that were only transiting. The tax does not apply to vessels calling for the purposes of loading and discharging cargo – such vessels can still take advantage of the competitive rates for fuel oil.
See attached file: Cheap Bunkers in Russia.pdf
俄罗斯廉价燃油
过去数年中，俄罗斯燃油价格一直都具有很强的竞争力。那些在远东和黑海地区的船舶途经俄罗斯港口，租家或船东经常去那里加油，从极具竞争力的燃油价格中获利。
不幸的是，从2011年1月1日起，对那些单纯为加油而挂靠的船舶，俄罗斯海关当局就其所加燃油课以重税。该税收不适用于为装卸货物而靠港的船舶，此类船舶仍可享受低价燃油。
详细信息请参阅附件。
