As of today 31th May 2025, tanker traffic at Nigeria’s petroleum depots remains dynamic, with multiple vessels currently discharging or awaiting berth across Lagos and Calabar. According to the latest Daily Oil and Gas Market Intelligence Report and the West Africa Product Tankers Position update, refined petroleum products are flowing steadily into key facilities, reinforcing supply across the downstream market.
Today’s active tankers include PMS, AGO, and LPG deliveries, reflecting stable logistics and sustained stock movement despite currency volatility and subdued demand.
LAGOS – RAIN OIL JETTY: Maersk Cancun
- Vessel Name: Maersk Cancun
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 37,000 MT
- Remarks: Discharging in progress. 0700hrs/02
The Maersk Cancun, operated by Mocoh and designated for Rain Oil, is currently discharging petrol at the Rain Oil Jetty. Its ongoing operation is critical to refreshing downstream retail volumes across Lagos and surrounding zones.
LAGOS – RAIN OIL JETTY: Alfred Temile
- Vessel Name: Alfred Temile
- Product: LPG (Butane)
- Quantity: 4,000 MT
- Status: At berth
- Remarks: Completed discharge, expected to sail in the evening
The Alfred Temile, also positioned at Rain Oil Jetty, has completed its discharge of 4,000 MT of butane and is scheduled to sail later today. This operation supports steady household and commercial LPG supply as demand shifts with the season.
LAGOS – NIPCO JETTY: High Navigator
- Vessel Name: High Navigator
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 18,500 MT
- Status: At berth
- Remarks: Awaiting NMDPRA clearances to commence discharge PM/30
The High Navigator berthed at the NIPCO facility today and is awaiting clearance to begin discharging petrol. With tight scheduling, this arrival ensures retail outlets tied to NIPCO remain well supplied into the weekend.
LAGOS – DANGOTE REFINERY: Sonangol Kalandula
- Vessel Name: Sonangol Kalandula
- Product: Crude Oil
- Quantity: 125,000 MT
- Status: At berth
- Remarks: Discharging into Dangote Refinery
The Sonangol Kalandula continues to offload crude at the Dangote Refinery, signalling another productive intake cycle at Nigeria’s flagship mega refinery. Its 125,000 MT cargo supports ongoing refining runs for domestic fuel output.
LAGOS – ARDOVA: Ashabi
- Vessel Name: Ashabi
- Product: AGO
- Quantity: 20,000 MT
- Status: At anchorage
- Remarks: Next tanker to berth/loaded at Dangote Refinery
Awaiting berth at Ardova’s discharge point, the Ashabi holds a full diesel cargo sourced from Dangote. Its timely entry is expected to ease diesel distribution challenges, especially in the industrial corridor.
CALABAR – NORTHWEST/MAINLAND: Mycroft
- Vessel Name: Mycroft
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 20,000 MT
- Status: At berth
- Remarks: Discharging 10,000 MT, then shift to Northwest for bal 10,000
At the Mainland Oil depot in Calabar, Mycroft is executing a split discharge delivering the first 10,000 MT before moving to the Northwest Jetty to offload the balance. This dual-site strategy supports wider fuel availability across Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
Market Insight: Tanker Traffic Reflects Steady Product Flow
Despite pressures from exchange rates and global pricing shifts, Nigeria’s refined product imports remain stable. The activity across Lagos and Calabar shows that supply chains continue to function with precision, thanks to synchronised tanker scheduling and efficient port operations.
With vessels such as Maersk Cancun, High Navigator, and Mycroft in active discharge, and more en route, Nigeria’s downstream sector is maintaining momentum into June.
