Port Profile
Port Harcourt
Maritime Services
Rivers State, Nigeria
Gateway to Nigeria's Oil and Gas Heartland
Port Harcourt sits at the centre of Nigeria's oil and gas industry, serving as the operational base for major IOC operations across the Niger Delta. The Port Harcourt Port Complex handles crude exports, petroleum product imports, general cargo, and offshore logistics for the region's most productive fields.
Our Port Harcourt office provides vessel chartering, port agency, tanker clearance, and offshore support vessel coordination across Port Harcourt port, Onne Port, and the surrounding offshore fields.
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Free Zone Port
Oil & Gas Hub
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Port Information
Port Harcourt Port Complex
Two main ports: Port Harcourt I (Garden City) and Port Harcourt II (Onne). Handles general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and container traffic. Onne Port is a Free Zone with dedicated oil and gas logistics facilities.
Crude & Product Terminals
Nearby terminals include Bonny Oil Terminal, Forcados, and Escravos for crude exports. Product imports handled at the main port and through coastal feeder vessels.
Offshore Support Base, Onne
Onne Port is Nigeria's principal offshore supply base. Shell, Total, ENI, and their contractors operate extensively from here. Warehousing, fabrication yards, and OSV berthing facilities.
Our Services Here
Vessel chartering (tankers and OSVs), port agency for visiting vessels, tanker clearance and documentation, offshore logistics coordination, and 24/7 operational support.
Vessel Clearance Checklist
Step-by-Step: Clearing a Vessel at Port Harcourt / Onne
- •Notice of Arrival (NOA) to NPA Port Harcourt
- •Pre-arrival notification to NIMASA
- •Crew list & passports to Nigeria Immigration
- •Advance Cargo Manifest to Nigerian Customs
- •P&I / H&M notice to port agent
- •Onne Free Zone entry permit (if applicable)
- •NPA inward port clearance
- •NIMASA vessel boarding inspection
- •Port Health Authority free pratique
- •Immigration crew documentation
- •Customs inward entry declaration
- •Offshore field access permit (for OSVs)
- •Statement of Facts (SOF) from terminal operator
- •Cargo survey / tally at loading or discharge
- •Offshore logistics manifests for OSV supply runs
- •Demurrage calculation if applicable
- •Bunker and stores delivery notes
- •Oil major permit verification (IOC field access)
- •NPA outward clearance application
- •Customs outward entry & seal documentation
- •NIMASA departure clearance
- •Port dues & disbursement account settlement
- •Crew departure documentation
- •Departure report filed with all port authorities
Our Port Harcourt team handles all pre-clearance on your behalf. Notify us 72 hours before ETA.
For Vessel Owners
Port Harcourt: Charter Opportunities
Port Harcourt generates steady demand for offshore support vessels, supply tankers, and crude carriers supporting Niger Delta operations. Our chartering desk connects vessel owners with IOC contractors and indigenous operators at this port.
- • Vessel chartering for crude oil and petroleum products
- • Platform supply vessels for offshore oil and gas fields
- • Premium rates for Niger Delta offshore logistics contracts
- • Regular supply vessel requirements from Shell, Total, ENI contractors
Current Cargo Requirements
PSV: Port Harcourt to Offshore Fields
Supply Run • Weekly • USD Payment
Product Tanker: Onne to Tema
12,000 MT PMS • Spot Charter • LC at Sight
Crude Carrier: Bonny to Mediterranean
90,000 MT Crude • Voyage Charter • LC at Sight
Frequently Asked Questions
Port Harcourt Port FAQ
What is the maximum draft at Port Harcourt port?
Port Harcourt main port handles drafts up to 9m. Onne Free Zone accommodates deeper drafts for offshore supply vessels. Larger crude tankers typically lighteree at Bonny or offshore terminals.
How long does vessel clearance take at Port Harcourt?
Standard vessel clearance at Port Harcourt takes 24-48 hours. Offshore supply vessels calling at Onne may clear faster. NIMASA, NPA, and Immigration clearances are processed simultaneously by our team.
What types of vessels call at Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt and Onne handle crude oil tankers, product tankers, offshore supply vessels (OSVs), platform supply vessels (PSVs), crew boats, and general cargo vessels. The port is the primary logistics base for Niger Delta oil and gas operations.
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Operating in Port Harcourt?
Our Rivers State team is ready to support your vessel or cargo operation.
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