Marine Consultancy
Maritime Advisory for
West African Operations
Strategic Maritime Advice Grounded in West African Market Reality
Our consultancy practice supports shipowners, charterers, trading companies, and government agencies navigating the complexities of West African maritime operations. We combine practical operational experience with deep regulatory knowledge to deliver advice that is commercially grounded.
From NIMASA compliance reviews to fleet optimisation studies and vessel valuation, we provide independent guidance across the full maritime value chain.
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Consultancy Areas
Regulatory Compliance
NIMASA vessel registration, cabotage compliance, MARPOL documentation, ISM/ISPS audits, and flag state correspondence. We handle compliance for both Nigerian-flagged and foreign vessels operating in Nigerian waters.
Fleet Management Advisory
Fleet structure reviews, vessel acquisition feasibility, crewing strategy, dry-dock planning, and operational cost benchmarking for West African trading patterns.
Commercial Strategy
Market entry advisory for international operators entering West African trade lanes. Trade route analysis, counterparty due diligence, and commercial structure review.
Vessel Valuation
Independent desk valuations and physical inspections for financing, insurance, S&P transactions, or internal fleet management purposes.
Incident & Casualty Support
Post-incident technical investigation, P&I club liaison, port authority and NIMASA reporting, and expert witness support for maritime arbitration.
Training & Capacity Building
Tailored maritime training for port authority staff, shipping company teams, and government maritime agencies — covering chartering, documentation, and compliance.
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