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Your Vessel. Our Market.
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List your vessel with Calmwaters and access verified Nigerian cargo principals. 15–25% premium freight rates. USD payments. LC at sight.
NPA Licensed Agent, Apapa, Lagos
Regular Cargo, Guaranteed Payment, Full Port Support
West Africa consistently delivers premium freight for MR tankers, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Bonny generate regular CPP and DPP requirements that we fix on behalf of cargo interests and charterers. As NPA Licensed Agent, we also handle every port-side complexity so you focus on the vessel.
We work with Greek, Turkish, UAE, and Asian owners. Payments arranged by LC at sight, escrow, or pre-payment before loading, USD-denominated, no Nigerian naira exposure.
All fixtures are concluded on BIMCO-standard charter party forms, GENCON, SHELLTIME, SUPPLYTIME, or as agreed, providing internationally recognised documentation that meets your P&I and vetting requirements.
Charterer Vetting, Your Protection
Every charterer enquiry we bring to owners has passed our qualification process: principal status confirmed, company registration verified, and a signed LOI on company letterhead received before any vessel details are shared. We do not pass on daisy-chain or unverified cargo interest. Your vessel is introduced only to confirmed principals.
Premium vs World Avg
All Payments
Payment Security
Port Desk Support
Current Cargo Requirements, Open Positions
Gulf of Guinea, CPP
Clean Petroleum Products · 5,000 – 17,000 MT
Spot & COA
Premium freight, regular requirements
Gulf of Guinea, DPP
Dirty Petroleum Products · 5,000 – 17,000 MT
Spot & Time Charter
Multiple monthly requirements
West Africa Coastal
CPP/DPP Mixed · 5,000 – 17,000 MT
Spot, LC at sight
48hr turnaround, Nigeria–Ghana–Benin–Togo
Charters Completed
Since 2009
Years Experience
Nigerian Waters
Response Time
Maximum
USD Payments
No Naira Risk
Success Story
MR Tanker, Lagos to Rotterdam
Vessel
25,000 DWT MR Product Tanker, Greek Owner
Cargo
15,000 MT Gasoline, Nigerian Oil Marketer
Route
Lagos Apapa → Rotterdam, 14 days laycan
Charter Party
GENCON 94, LC at sight, USD $52/MT freight
Result
Fixture completed in 48 hours. Owner received full payment before discharge. Repeat fixture scheduled for next month.
What Owners Say
"Calmwaters handled our Lagos fixture seamlessly. The LC was confirmed before loading, and all port clearance was managed professionally. We've completed 3 fixtures with them this year."
- Chartering Manager, Greek Tanker Owner
"Professional, responsive, and they understand the Nigerian market. They found us a cargo within 24 hours of receiving our vessel position."
- Operations Director, Turkish Shipping Company
Why West Africa
Premium Freight Rates
West African routes consistently command a 15–25% premium over international averages, driven by Nigeria's high-volume crude and product demand and limited competition from established brokers.
- -Lagos–Rotterdam: $45–55/MT
- -Port Harcourt–US Gulf: $50–60/MT
- -Warri–Mediterranean: $48–58/MT
Payment Security
We structure every fixture to protect owners. Funds arranged before loading through transparent channels across all jurisdictions.
- -Letter of Credit at sight
- -Escrow via international banks
- -USD-denominated, no naira risk
Full Port Support
NPA Licensed Agent status means we handle every shore-side task, berthing, clearance, documentation, crew changes. Your vessel focuses on cargo.
- -Priority berthing access
- -NIMASA & NPA compliance
- -Navy coordination (GON)
- -BIMCO charter party documentation
Submit Your Vessel
Tell us about your vessel, type, DWT, current trading interest, and contact details. Our chartering desk reviews all submissions and responds within 4 hours during business hours.
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