Chartering Oil Tankers of Different Tonnage in Nigeria: Complete Guide with Oitha Marine.

Why Nigerian Charterers Choose Oitha Marine

Nigeria’s crude and products trade runs through Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt, and offshore terminals like Bonny and Escravos. Whether you’re lifting crude, moving AGO/PMS/DPK coastal, or arranging STS at anchorages, Oitha Marine matches cargo to the right tonnage class, negotiates secure terms, and manages compliance and vetting—end to end.

What we handle:

Spot voyage and time charters (MR to VLCC)

Clean/products coastal runs & cabotage guidance

Offshore STS planning and fendering coordination

Owner vetting (class, P&I, SIRE/RightShip where applicable)

Why Oitha Marine Is Your Advantage

Local berthing intelligence to prevent delays.

Strong owner network across MR, LR1, Aframax, Suezmax, and VLCC.

Demurrage minimization through proactive laytime tracking and paperwork discipline.

One call covers negotiations, vetting, STS planning, and post-fixture claims.

CTA:
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FAQs: Oil Tanker Chartering in Nigeria

Q1. Which tanker size gives the lowest freight per ton from Nigeria?
For single large crude parcels, Suezmax and VLCC (via STS) usually deliver the best $/ton. For multi-port clean products with draft-limited jetties, MR is more practical despite higher $/ton.

Q2. Time charter or voyage charter—what’s better for Nigerian trades?
If you want predictable cost per cargo, pick voyage. If you run multiple voyages and can optimize routing and bunkers, time charter may be cheaper overall.

Q3. What documents do I need before fixing?
Cargo specs, load/discharge windows, port/terminal rules, drafts/LOA, plus your preferred charterparty and laytime terms. Oitha Marine helps package this.

Q4. Can Oitha Marine arrange STS off Lagos or offshore terminals?
Yes—STS planning, fenders/hoses, vetting of participating vessels, and weather window monitoring are part of our service.

Q5. How do I reduce demurrage risk in Nigeria?
Use realistic laytime, align paperwork (NOR validity, pumping warranties), and plan berth/STS windows with local intel. We track laytime from NOR to completion to cut exposure.

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