Port Profile
Warri Port
Maritime Services
Delta State, Nigeria
Delta State's Principal Deepwater Petroleum Port
Warri Port serves the petroleum and petrochemical industries of Delta State, handling product tanker movements, refinery feedstock imports, and general cargo for the western Niger Delta region. Proximity to Forcados Export Terminal and Warri Refinery makes it a strategic port for petroleum logistics.
Our team provides vessel chartering, port agency, tanker clearance, and cargo coordination for vessels calling at Warri, Koko, and the surrounding Delta waterways.
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Port Information
Warri Port Facilities
NPA-managed port with liquid bulk berths for petroleum product tankers, general cargo berths, and roll-on/roll-off facilities. Located on the Warri River with river bar restrictions.
Nearby Terminals
Forcados Export Terminal (crude oil) and Escravos Terminal are accessible offshore, and we coordinate lightering and STS operations linking these terminals with ocean-going tankers.
Warri Refinery Support
Vessels importing refinery feedstocks or exporting refined products from the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company. We handle all port agency and documentation for WRPC cargo movements.
Our Services at Warri
Vessel chartering, port agency, tanker clearance (NIMASA, NPA, Customs), cargo coordination, crew change logistics, and STS operation management for Forcados and Escravos terminals.
Vessel Clearance Checklist
Step-by-Step: Clearing a Vessel at Warri / Forcados / Escravos
- •Notice of Arrival (NOA) to NPA Warri
- •Pre-arrival notification to NIMASA
- •Crew list & documentation to Immigration
- •Advance Cargo Manifest to Customs
- •River bar pilot arrangement (Warri River)
- •STS operation coordination (for Forcados/Escravos)
- •NPA inward clearance: Warri port
- •NIMASA boarding inspection
- •Port Health Authority free pratique
- •Immigration crew verification
- •Customs inward entry declaration
- •Warri River pilotage coordination
- •STS coordination for offshore terminal liftings
- •Crude / product survey at loading point
- •Statement of Facts (SOF)
- •Demurrage monitoring and calculation
- •Cargo documentation for Forcados / Escravos liftings
- •Bunker barge coordination if bunkering required
- •NPA outward clearance
- •Customs export documentation
- •NIMASA departure clearance
- •Port dues & disbursement account settlement
- •Crew departure documentation
- •Departure report to all port authorities
Our Warri / Delta State team manages clearance and STS coordination on your behalf. Notify us 72 hours before ETA.
For Vessel Owners
Warri: Charter Opportunities
Warri and the Forcados/Escravos corridor generate regular requirements for product tankers and crude carriers. Our chartering desk connects vessel owners with Nigerian petroleum marketers and crude oil liftings at this port.
- • Vessel chartering for petroleum products and crude oil
- • Tanker clearance for Warri, Koko, and Forcados terminals
- • Premium rates for Forcados and Escravos crude liftings
- • Regular cargo requirements from Delta State oil marketers
Current Cargo Requirements
Product Tanker: Warri to Lagos
8,000 MT AGO • Spot Charter • USD Payment
Crude Carrier: Forcados to Rotterdam
95,000 MT Crude • Voyage Charter • LC at Sight
Product Tanker: Warri to Tema
10,000 MT PMS • Spot Charter • LC at Sight
Frequently Asked Questions
Warri Port FAQ
What is the draft limitation at Warri port?
Warri port has a river bar restriction with maximum draft approximately 7.5m. Larger tankers use the Forcados or Escravos offshore terminals via lightering. We coordinate STS operations for deep-draft vessels.
How long does vessel clearance take at Warri?
Vessel clearance at Warri typically takes 24-36 hours. River bar pilotage adds time for inward passage. Our Delta State team pre-clears all documentation to minimize port time.
What petroleum cargo is handled at Warri port?
Warri handles petroleum product imports (AGO, PMS, DPK), crude oil exports via Forcados terminal, and refinery feedstock for Warri Refinery. Product tankers and crude carriers are the primary vessel types.
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Need Support at Warri Port?
Our Delta State team responds within the hour.
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