Cowes Harbour Fuels is situated 200 metres South of the Chain Ferry on the West side of the river and Supplies Marine Fuels, Gas and Lubricating Oils to the Commercial and Leisure users in the Solent. Accounts and automatic declaration facility available.
Cowes Harbour Fuels supplies Ultra Low Sulphur diesel free from any bio diesel.
An EU directive that came into effect on 1st January 2011, states that all gas oil (commonly known in the UK as ‘red diesel’) marketed for use in non-road mobile machinery and inland waterways vessels must contain no more than 10 milligrams of sulphur per kilogram of fuel (virtually ‘sulphur free’).
Fuel suppliers had originally planned to meet the new requirements largely by supplying road diesel, which contains up to 7% biodiesel, with a red marker dye. Whilst most engines are fully compatible with low sulphur fuel containing biodiesel in the proportion found in road fuel, some fuel system components on older engines, and in particular fuel seals and pipes, may not be compatible with biodiesel.
Yachtsmen advised to always check the spec of fuel at the pump!
Cowes Harbour Fuels does NOT supply any biodiesel in its diesel fuel.
Cowes Harbour Fuels
Harbour Office
Town Quay
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7AS
APRIL 2012
| Monday – Friday | 1000-1700 |
| Sat and Sun | 0900-1700 |
A red OPEN flag is flown during opening hours for your convenience
If a reasonable quantity of fuel (200+ litres) is required after the normal closing time you may request a delivery by calling the fuel berth in advance on 01983 200716.
| Marine Fuel | (per litre) |
|---|---|
| Diesel – Commercial | £0.88 |
| Diesel at 60/40 – Propulsion/Domestic | £1.18 |
| Petrol | £1.58 |
Prices correct as of 10th April 2012
Discounts available: 2ppl at 500 and a 3ppl at 1000 litres
Propulsion/domestic splits available from 10/90 to 90/10.