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Bunker Stem - Optimal Quantity

Optimal bunker-stem size given ROB, differential price between the current and next port, and safety margin - the basic lift/leave split that underpins bunker-economics routing.

BunkerVoyageEconomics
Total bunker needed
375.0t
Lift this port
255.0t
Savings vs. lifting next port
5,100USD
Formula, assumptions, and limits

If price-next > price-here: lift here up to tank capacity. If price-here > price-next: lift only minimum to reach next port. Always maintain 3-day safety plus weather contingency.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Daily fuel consumptiont/dayprevious voyage average
Voyage durationdayspassage plan
Safety margindayscompany policy
Remain on boardttank soundings