As of today 29th May 2025, Nigeria’s coastal depots continue to see active refined fuel movement, as tanker discharges or await berthing at key jetties. The updated vessel lineup, drawn from the latest Daily Oil and Gas Market Intelligence Report and corroborated by West Africa Product Tankers data, shows three active vessels across Lagos and Calabar. These vessels are transporting Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), ensuring steady supply into Nigeria’s deregulated market.
Below is a breakdown of current tanker activities.
LAGOS – IBACHEM DEPOT: Eminence 1
- Vessel Name: Eminence 1
- Product: AGO
- Quantity: 10,000 MT
- Status: Not yet berthed
- Remarks: Yet to arrive for discharge at Ibru Jetty Ibafon
The Eminence 1 remains offshore and is yet to berth at the Ibru Jetty, where it is scheduled to discharge 10,000 metric tonnes of diesel. Its arrival is expected to bolster industrial and logistics supply chains in Lagos.
LAGOS – RAIN OIL JETTY: Maersk Cancun
- Vessel Name: Maersk Cancun
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 37,000 MT
- Status: At anchorage
- Remarks: Next tanker to berth/ discharge
The Maersk Cancun, chartered by Mocoh for Rain Oil, holds 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol and is waiting to berth. As the next vessel scheduled to discharge at Rain Oil Jetty, its offloading is key to sustaining pump station inventory in Lagos and nearby states.
Calabar – MAINLAND DEPOT: Mycroft
- Vessel Name: Mycroft
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 20,000 MT
- Status: Not yet berthed
- Remarks: Yet to arrive for discharge 10k, then shift to Northwest for bal
The Mycroft is expected to berth at Mainland Oil’s jetty in Calabar, where it will initially discharge 10,000 metric tonnes before shifting to the Northwest Jetty to offload the balance. This dual discharge plan helps optimise turnaround time and regional coverage.
Market Outlook: Fuel Supply Holds Despite Currency Pressures
These tanker activities suggest that, despite foreign exchange challenges and pump price volatility, physical product supply into Nigeria remains on schedule. With Dangote Refinery now supplying domestically and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) adjusting its pricing, sustained fuel logistics through tankers remain vital.
Furthermore, vessel traffic at coastal depots like Ibru, Rain Oil, and Mainland underscores the sector’s ongoing reliance on marine based distribution even as government reforms attempt to localise refining and reduce import dependency.
Active Tanker Operations Reinforce Fuel Security
Nigeria’s downstream sector maintains stable supply chains through efficient vessel scheduling and port operations. With tankers such as Eminence 1, Maersk Cancun, and Mycroft actively positioned for discharge, depot replenishment is ongoing across Lagos and Port Harcourt. These movements ensure continued availability of PMS and AGO nationwide.
For consumers and marketers, monitoring these tanker updates provides a vital window into product flow and short-term market trends.