A container vessel approaching port

S—01 · Core service

Port agency, from nomination to final account.

We act as your vessel's representative in any Nigerian port: documentation, authorities, berthing and every cost, handled by one accountable officer.

What's included

Everything a port call needs, handled for you.

Appoint us as full agent, or as protecting agent alongside the owner's or charterer's nominated agent.

  • PDA and FDA

    Itemised estimate before arrival; reconciled final account after sailing.

  • Pre-arrival filings

    Ship Entry Notice, manifest submission and Customs rotation number.

  • Berthing and pilotage

    Berthing meeting, pilot and tug booking, movement planning.

  • Boarding clearance

    Port Health, Immigration, Customs, NDLEA, NAQS, NIMASA and DSS.

  • Cargo coordination

    Liaison with terminal, stevedores and receivers; documents in order.

  • Sailing clearance

    NIMASA clearance, port dues settled, outward pilotage.

Who it's for

Built for the people who appoint agents.

  1. Shipowners and managers

    Full agency with costs agreed before the vessel arrives.

  2. Charterers

    Protecting agency that keeps laytime and costs in view.

  3. Oil and gas operators

    Agency for tankers and offshore vessels at terminals and FPSOs.

Calculator and pen on port cost documents

To get started

What we need from you.

Send these with your nomination and we can file everything before the vessel arrives.

  1. Vessel particulars and ship's certificates
  2. Cargo manifest and stowage plan
  3. Crew list and last ports of call
  4. ETA, and any crew change or supply needs

Ports covered

Available at every Nigerian port.

  • Apapa
  • Tin Can Island
  • Lekki Deep Sea Port
  • Warri
  • Escravos
  • Port Harcourt
  • Onne
  • Bonny
  • Calabar
  • Offshore terminals and FPSOs

Appoint Lighthouse

Get a PDA for your next call.

Itemised, explained and with you within [X hours].