Tariff regulations of ports by NPA (Nigerian Ports Authority)

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Appropriated Area: A designated Nigerian Ports Authority’s facility or Area granted for preferential or exclusive use of private operator for Port operation.

Barge Operation: It is a logistics operation involving the use of self-propelled or towed barge for the purpose of transporting all type of goods through rivers and canals, often to remote areas with little infrastructure.

Commencement Fee: An initial payment in United State Dollars specified in Lease Agreement, to be paid within fifteen (15) days after Execution Date.

Concession Area: A space or an Area of the Authority of which certain contractual rights and privileges are passed or granted to another operating party to conduct a subsidiary business as contained in Lease Agreement.

Fishing Trawler Operation: It is an operation involving the use of specially designed vessels for commercial trawling of fish in midwater.

FPSO Operation: It is a Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel used by offshore oil and gas industry for the production and processing of hydrocarbon and for the storage of oil.

Lease Fee: A fixed payment of a sum specified in the Agreement to be paid by a Terminal Operator/Concessionaire in a (12) equal instalments or on annual basis in each operating year or as agreed by both parties.

NLNG Operation: It is an operation involving the production of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids in Bonny Island for export.

Passenger Boat: It is a ferry service primarily used to ferry passengers and sometimes cargo of all description across the sea, usually on a Tropical West Africa (TWA) and Coastal traffic.

Private Jetty: It is a structure or platform that projects from the land out into water.  It is supported on piles and extended into the sea to influence the tide and to protect the harbour for the purposes of docking ships and unloading cargo. . The procedure to construct, erect, own, alter, renew, occupy and operate a private jetty is as uploaded on www.nigerianports.gov.ng

Service Boat Operation: It is a logistics operations involving the use of specialised vessels, boats and crafts from 10 GT and above to facilitate movement of dedicated equipment and personnel to and from offshore Oil and Gas installations.

Single Buoy Mooring / Single Point Mooring (SBM/SPM): An offshore operation involving vessel discharge through underwater pipeline to ashore based facility.

Ship to Ship transfer (STS): An offshore cargo operation involving two or more vessels in transfer of cargo from a mother vessel to an off take vessel and vice versa.

Stevedoring Operations: An act of loading and unloading of goods from ship hold to wharf. It involves any activity that is connected to cargo handling within a port, terminal, space, or warehouse and related environment.

Throughput Fee: The stipulated Fee to be charged by the Authority for the volume of cargo (Inward & Outward) passing through the concession terminal assessed on TEUs, Tons and Units payable by the Terminal Operators.

Wharfage: means the toll or charge assessed against goods –

• for the use of any berth or wharf of Nigerian Ports Authority while awaiting removal there-from; or
• for passing over or through any berth of wharf of Nigerian Ports Authority; or
• for passing to or from a ship while such ship is –
• made fast to a wharf or berth, belonging to Nigerian Ports Authority, or
• moored in any moorings, channel, basin or canal, belonging to Nigerian Ports Authority, or
• made fast to another ship, made fast to a wharf or berth or moored in any mooring, channel or similar facilities.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

OTD                            Oil Terminal Dues

CPR                            Compulsory Pilotage Royalty

VAT                            Value Added Tax

TWA                           Tropical West Africa

RORO                         Roll On Roll Off

CBM                           Cubic Meter

GRT                            Gross Registered Tonnage

EPL                             Environmental Protection Levy

VEP                            Vehicle Entry Permit

MOU                           Memorandum Of Understanding

MOWCA                      Maritime Organization of West And Central Africa

STS                             Ship-To-Ship

STR                             Ship-To-Rig

KG                              Kilograms

BOL                            Bill of Lading

MT                              Metric Tonne

EXPLANATORY NOTES

ANCHORAGE:

Anchorage is created within pilotage districts for the purpose of providing shelter for vessels calling at or departing from ports. The anchorage affords vessels and ports the opportunity to plan for the arrival/berthing of vessels as well as provide waiting places for them prior to outward movement.

ANCHORAGE DUES: A vessel shall be placed on Anchorage if she is lying idle or does not attain 40% productivity target. It shall be the duty of the Port Manager in collaboration with the Terminal Operator to determine whether or not a vessel is lying idle.

BERTH RENT: Charged on a ship for occupying a berth or mooring belonging to the Authority but not to a ship occupying a private wharf (Jetty) or an anchorage.

BERTHING/MOORING DUES:

It is a levy charged on vessel that make fast alongside or casts off from a Wharf in a Port or Harbour where boats or boat crew are provided by the Authority to run and secure lines, or for every vessel making fast to a mooring. The levy is also charged when vessel is made fast to already fastened vessel.

BUNKERING:  It is charged for the supply of fuel/diesel or refueling of a ship by the use of a truck, barge or another ship in a seaport. It is also referred to as taking of oil or bunkers on board ship.

CARGO DUES: As charged in this Tariff shall cover: –

• Stevedoring: Including Overtime, Extra Services (Labour*^a, Security and Tally Clerk), Delays weekend Charge,*^b Optional Services and Facility Charge^*c (for Containers)
• Harbour Dues
• Environmental Protection Levy

NOTE

*a.       Labour – Services provided and not related to tonnage shall be charged accordingly.

*b.       Delays – Operational delays due to ship arrangement, including non-provision of trucks shall be charged accordingly.

*c.       Facility Charge – A facility charge of ₦7.50 per tonne at Appropriated Area shall be charged.

CONSERVANCY DUES:

It is a charge that applies for the act of regulating and sustaining required standard of safety for ship in the waterways, through activities of Dredging, Sweeping, Lighting, Wreck removal, Provision of aids to navigation and other activities necessary for safe movement of ships in and out of the ports.

CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT:

• Shall be charged on the value of Cargo Dues and Berth Rent at non-Concessioned Area.
• Shall be charged on the value of Harbour Dues, Environmental Protection Levy and Berth Rent at Concessioned Area.
• Shall be charged on the value of Harbour Dues and Environmental Protection Levy at Private Jetties.

DAY: This shall mean a period of 24 hours or any part thereof.  A new day starts at 12.00 midnight.

DOCKING:  Docking or Dry docking is charged when ships, boats and other crafts are taken into a slipway/service yard for inspection, maintenance or repairs.

FIRE SERVICES: It is a charge for specialised service provided by trained personnel deployed to guide against or offer immediate response to fire emergencies on board or ashore the vessel, terminals and the environment during cargo discharge, loading, bunkering, hot works and any other activity dangerous or hazardous to the immediate port environment.

FOOTAGE DUES: Is a charge assessed against a ship for the assistance offered by a pilot to facilitate safe berthing and sailing of ship in the port.

FREE ZONE OPERATION

Free Zone is described as a designated or free economic zone within a country which is administratively deemed to be outside the customs area, within which national regulations related to trade, finance and other economic activity may not be applicable or partially applicable.

The basic ingredient that drives and sustain Free Zone Operations are Economic and Socio-Political Incentives, Use of Area of Comparative Advantage, Strong Infrastructural Base, Consistency of Policy/Strong Legal Framework and Clear and Unambiguous Government Intentions.

GENERAL BILLS: These are bills on Permits, Licenses, Penalties and Fines, including charges assessed on activities not directly related to vessel operations.

HARBOUR DUES:

This charge is applicable to all goods discharged or loaded and to all passengers embarked or disembarked within the harbour. It is also a charge for the facilities put in place to create a secured harbour for the berthing of a vessel to enable safe discharge/loading of cargo.

ISPS CODE: International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code provides the minimum

Security arrangement/requirement for Ships, Ports and Government agencies in the port locations.

MARINE POLLUTION: It is charged when harmful or potentially harmful chemical particles, industrial waste, agricultural waste, general waste, including the spread of invasive organism are discharged into the water.

MIDSTREAM OPERATION: It is an operation of loading and unloading of cargo, while the mother ship is still at sea with barges, lighters and other craft for the purpose of transferring, distributing, and landing at nearby pier or port facility.

PILOTAGE DUES: Pilotage is the charge, calculated in accordance with Pilotage rates and assessed against ship for the services rendered or proffered in piloting the ship on entering, leaving or shifting in a port.

The safe navigation of ship, including piloting in a Compulsory Pilotage District is at all times the paramount duty of a ship’s master and the presence of an Authority’s Pilot on the bridge shall in no way relieve the master of his duties and responsibilities.

ROYALTY CHARGES: These are applicable to operations at:

• Leased Area
• Private Jetties/Appropriated Area
• Off-shore Oil Terminals
• FPS/FSO/Platforms
• Royalty on Rent at Appropriated Area
• Royalty on Cargo at Appropriated Area
• Towage Royalty
• Stevedoring Royalty
• Use of private equipment and machineries in NPA premises

SALVAGE & RESCUE: This is a charge for specialised operation involving the use of Tugboats to rescue ships and persons in distress or in danger of sinking or to salvage ships, which have already sunk.

SHIP DUES:

As charged in this Tariff, shall cover all services normally required by a vessel for her movement into and out of the Port, including the use of Tug Boats.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT): tax levied on the supply of taxable goods and services except those items listed in the First Schedule of the VAT Act. It is a multi-stage levy on value added on each production or distribution stage of goods or service which shall be charged as appropriate.

TONNE: Where charges are assessed in Gross Weight, a Tonne shall mean 1000Kg and where charges are assessed by measurement weight, a Tonne shall mean 1CBM. Authority adopts the MT or CBM whichever is higher.

COASTAL CHARGES: Are applicable to vessels engaged in trade within Nigerian Territorial

Waters, exclusive of Service Boats. Goods previously landed in any Sea Port in Nigeria and

subsequently re-exported to another Nigerian Port will rank as coastal traffic and attract coastal

Charges.

TROPICAL WEST AFRICA (T.W.A.) CHARGES: It is applicable to vessels engaged in trade

within West Coast of Africa lying between latitude 15^oN and 15^oS.

FOREIGN CHARGES: These are charges relate to imports and exports other than Coastwise and TWA.

VOYAGE: is defined as:-

1. For ships trading to and from ports outside the limits of Tropical West Africa – from the time the ship enters (or leaves) Tropical West Africa until the time she departs (or enters) Tropical West Africa.
2. For ships trading between ports within the limits of Tropical West Africa – from the time the ship leave the country within Tropical West Africa in which she is deemed to be her home port until such time as she returns thereto provided that at no time during such period shall the ship proceed outside the limits of Tropical West Africa.
3. For ships having their headquarters in Nigeria and trading solely within the limits of Tropical West Africa – from the time she leaves the port within which she is based until she returns thereto.

DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED BY SHIPPING COMPANIES: For the purpose of payment and pre-arrival arrangements, the following documents shall be furnished.

1. Manifest
2. All shipping Companies are to upload their manifest and submit 2 hard copies to Central Office Planning Information office (COPI) for the purpose of billing.
3. Container Vessels in addition to (a) above are to submit 2 copies of Container Arrival List (CAL).
4. Ship Entry Notice (SEN)
5. Stowage Plan
6. Part Discharge Certificate (where necessary)
7. Transfer and Acceptance of Ship Agency (Where necessary)
8. Bill of Lading (In the case of Petroleum Products)

TIME TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS:

• Manifest and other documents certified by Owner/Representative must be uploaded at least 24 hours before arrival of vessel at berth.
• Additional manifest must be submitted not later than 24hours after vessel has berthed.
• Export manifest must be uploaded prior to departure of vessel from berth.

NOTE: This timing is without prejudice to NPA’s Policy of payment before service

GUIDELINES ON THE POST CONCESSION BILLING SYSTEM

Following the ports concession, the Cargo Dues component of both the Provisional and Final Bills had been unbundled into:

1. Stevedoring
2. Harbour Dues
3. Environmental Protection Levy.

The Terminal Operators who are responsible for cargo handling collect dues on the Stevedoring component, while NPA collects Harbour Dues and Environmental Protection Levy.

NPA shall collect the Stevedoring component at its non Concessioned Terminals or Jetties.

REVENUE INVOICING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RIMS)

RIMS Processes:                                                                                     

The Shipping Agents will be required to obtain e-SEN (Electronic Ship Entry Notice) using the e-SEN application www.sen.nigerianports.gov.ng e-SEN application queries are handled at the Western and Eastern Ports location respectively.

Agents will log in to the Customer Portal of NPA with their login details/credentials to initiate the process below to upload to NPA Portal on the RIMS platform the same Manifest submitted to the Nigeria Customs Service: (Access to the Customer Portal is through NPA’s website portal www.nigerianports.org.

1. Navigate to the module/platform by clicking “Manifest Upload” on the Homepage.
2. Enter your Customer ID and the e-SEN Number for the Ship Entry. (Obtain your e-SEN Number from the e-SEN Application)
3. Click on “Submit” to validate the information provided.
4. After Validation, you will be redirected to upload your Manifest.
5. Data from the e-SEN registration will be pre-populated.
6. Select the Port and the Jetty/Terminal of Operation
7. Select the Vessel Type
8. Choose the Registration File of the manifest from its location on the workstation
9. Choose the Manifest Header File of the manifest from its location on the workstation
10. Choose Customs Respond File (for upload with SEN)
11. Add the BOL files of the manifest from its location on the workstation
12. Click on “Start Upload” after adding all the BOL files
13. Enter the Rotation Number obtained from Custom’s Manifest and Ship Entry (for Coastal Operation)
14. Select the Check Box “I agree” to the terms and conditions
15. Select the Check Box “I confirm” that my manifest entries are accurate as at the time of completing the form.
16. Click on “Submit” to send the Ship Entry and Manifest to the Tariff & Billing Department of NPA for review and generation of Provisional Bill.
17. If the detail provided does not meet the requirement, the errors would be highlighted and you will be notified to make the required corrections.
18. On Successful upload, you will be notified with the Manifest ID of your entry 

SHIP DUES

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

• Remark: Components of 1176 as the Constant:

(i) Berthing/Mooring (in & out) – $125 x 2 =             $250

(ii) Towage (in & out) – $462.8 x 2                                 =              $925.60

                                                               Total      =              $1176

(iii)The 1176 is applicable to uncharted area

• Note: Shifting of vessels within Ports and same Pilotage District shall be charged as applicable above
• The party to bear cost of shifting shall be clearly stated in the application for shifting.

NPA THIRD PARTY TOWAGE SERVICES (USD)

NPA TOWAGE SERVICES (USD)

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

Note: The Rates listed above shall apply to all Pilotage Districts deploying third party Towage Service

• Minimum of two tugs shall be required for each movement of inward and outward    
• Uncharted channels within Pilotage Districts shall be GRT of the vessel Multiplied by Rate as in Schedule 1 (Part i) + 1176.
• Pilotage Districts operating without Third Party shall charge the rate as in schedule 1 (Part i).
• Moves within Ports in the same Pilotage District shall attract a flat rate of $600 per Tug per Movement
• Using Tugs to assist a ship to swing/turn shall attract a flat rate of $600 per Tug per Assistance
• The Delay of Tug Boat shall attract a fine of$400 per hour or part thereof, in addition to the fine for Delay of Pilot (detention) at the same rate.
• Tugs attending to a ship in distress without power or defective steering shall attract the rate of $2,500 per Tug for 4hours or part thereof
• Where applicable, Third Party Towage Companies would be paid 80% and the Authority retains of 20%  of the revenue collected per Tug/Movement
• Licensing of Third Party Towage Service Provider shall attract $20,000 this shall be renewed annually at the rate of $10,000

PILOTAGE AND FOOTAGE DUES FOR CONVENTIONAL VESSELS

FIND APPLICABLE RATES BELOW USD

Administrative Fee shall be charged as follows:

• • Conventional Vessel: 50% of Footage Dues
  • Service Boat: 20% of Footage Dues
  • For Service Boats not boarded, the Authority shall retain 60% of the Footage Due computed for the concerned pilot, while the Pilot will be entitled to 40% only, for endorsing relevant documents and taking responsibility for safe passage.

Note: Above administrative fee is subject to review as deemed by the Authority

CHARGES FOR INNER ANCHORAGE

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

• • Maximum of 72 hours is given as free period for any vessel using the Inner Anchorage before charges commence.
  • Home Port Vessels (Pilot Boats, dredger, Utility Boats working within the port shall not pay Inner Anchorage Dues, provided they are paying Annual Dues, (Conservancy, Pilotage Exemption Certificate, etc)
  • Vessel in Distress shall not be charged Inner Anchorage Dues.
  • Allocation of position to vessels at Inner Anchorage shall be for vessels of Length Overall of 1 – 50 LOA and below for Lagos Pilotage District, with exception of officially declared vessels under Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). While vessels of all categories (above 50 LOA) shall be allowed in the inner anchorage of other Pilotage Districts.
  • All Inner Anchorage Dues must be paid within 5 days of the date of invoice. Where dues are not paid within the said period, an additional LIBOR rate of 5% shall apply.
  • Inner Anchorage must be done at designated approved areas.
  • All vessels destined to the Inner Anchorage must declare their intension and duration.
  • Vessels at the Inner Anchorage are to comply with NPA Anchorage Regulations
  • Harbour Masters must put out Notices to Mariner regarding Inner Anchorage Regulations and Locations
  • Harbour Master is to forward relevant documents and information to Tariff & Billing for invoicing
  • The Port Managers must ensure that vessels at Anchorage are charged and payment made before leaving the anchorage

ADDITIONAL PILOTAGE CHARGE

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LIGHT DUES

ANNUAL LIGHT DUES

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

ANNUAL CONSERVANCY (USD)

ANNUAL CONSERVANCY (USD)

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

BERTH RENT (USD)

BERTH RENT (USD)

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

To Be Provisionally Charged at the Rate of USD 2.00 x LOA x Number of Days

HARBOUR DUES (USD)

HARBOUR DUES (USD)
UNIT/TONNAGE x RATE
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

• Above applies as Harbour Dues in Pilotage District where such operation is undertaken

CARGO DUES

UNIT/TONNAGE x RATE

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

Note: The components of Cargo Dues is made up of Harbour Dues, Stevedoring Charges and Environmental Protection Levy

• Note: Midstream Discharge can only be carried out on the approval of the Honourable Minister of Transportation
• The component of midstream discharge (Harbour Dues, Stevedoring Charge and Environmental Protection Levy) See Schedule e Part (i) for applicable rates.
• Component of $3.81 for Midstream Discharge

Harbour:                            2.50

EPL:                                   0.10

Stevedoring:                         1.21

STEVEDORING CHARGES

STEVEDORING CHARGES

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

OFFSHORE STEVEDORING CHARGES

OFFSHORE STEVEDORING CHARGES

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

EXTRA SERVICES (OFFSHORE)

*NOTE:

Where charges are assessed in Gross Weight, a tonne shall mean 1000kg and where charges are assessed by measurement weight, a tonne shall mean 1cbm. Authority adopts the MT or CBM whichever is higher.

Royalty payment for Oil & Gas Operations is not applicable to downstream petroleum products.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEVY (EPL) USD

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEVY (EPL) USD

UNIT/TONNAGE X RATE

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

MARITIME ORGANIZATION OF WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA (MOWCA)

    UNIT/TONNAGE X RATE

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

•  Note: MOWCA- special levy collected by the Authority on behalf of member countries. (Does not constitute revenue for the Authority)

WHARFAGE (NGN)

WHARFAGE (NGN)

UNIT/TONNAGE X RATE

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: Wharfage is collected on Cargo Passing through or over the Berth, Wharf, and Jetties.

Applicable standard weight for unitized items:

• 20’ Container – 36.32 MT
• 40’ Container – 76.81MT
• Vehicle: Up to 15 CBM – (15MT)

16 to 25 CBM – (25MT)

Above 25 CBM – (119MT)

Trailer/Mafi – (120M/T and above)

FACILITY CHARGE (NGN)

FACILITY CHARGE (NGN)
UNIT/TONNAGE X RATE

Note: Facility Charge shall in addition to Wharfage be charged on all Cargo type passing through Appropriated Areas.

Applicable standard weight for unitized items:

• 20’ Container – 36.32 MT
• 40’ Container – 76.81MT
• Vehicle: Up to 15 CBM – (15MT)

                   16 to 25 CBM – (25MT)

                         Above 25 CBM – (119MT)

                         Trailer/Mafi – (120M/T and above)

PORT PIER (NGN)

UNIT/TONNAGE X RATE

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE:

</ br> Note: Port Pier Is Charged On Cargo at Private Jetties </ br>Applicable standard weight for unitized items:

• 20ft Container – 36.32 M/T
• 40ft Container – 76.81M/T
• Vehicle:
  1. Up to 15 CBM – (15M/T)
  2. 16 to 25 CBM – (25M/T)
  3. Above 25 CBM – (119M/T)
  4. Trailer/Mafi – (120M/T)

CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT (USD)

CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT
FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE:

Note: Contingency Deposit is a refundable deposit and does not constitute part of the Authority’s revenue where the Ship’s Final Bill is not in debit.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

VAT shall apply on the total of all the Import revenue line items and services rendered by the Authority.

However, VAT is not applicable to Export, exempted cargo and Free zone areas approved by Government.

NIGERIAN LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (NLNG) OPERATION (USD/NGN)

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

• Note: The rate of $1.19 is a discounted rate from $1.28, where the rate of $0.03 and $0.065 for Refuse and Bilge collection respectively are excluded from the Ship Dues, pending the provision of Waste Management facility in Bonny.

NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (NNPC OPERATIONS)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

OIL TERMINAL DUES AND COMPULSORY PILOTAGE ROYALTY (OTD & CPR)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: Oil Terminal Dues (OTD) is Collected At Offshore Oil Terminals across all the Pilotage Districts in the Ports

Note: Compulsory Pilotage Royalty (CPR) is Charged/Collected on Offshore Tanker Vessels at the Oil Terminals across all The Pilotage District in the Ports

TOWAGE OPERATION AND TUG DELAY

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

MARINE SALVAGE OPERATIONS BY NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

FIRE EQUIPMENT/ SERVICES

FIRE SERVICES

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note:

• Fire Compliance Certificate is Renewable Annually from 1^st January of Every year
• Standby Fire Attendance is subject to maximum of 8 hours per shift.

HIRE OF AMBULANCE

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

• Note: Charged in Naira at the Prevailing Exchange Rate

ESCORT OF DANGEROUS/HARZARDOUS CARGO

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

AUCTION

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: The Delivery Charge is in addition to the Handling Charge   

WATER SUPPLY (USD)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday, add 50% surcharge

BUNKERING (USD/NGN)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

BARGE OPERATION

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

WEIGH BRIDGE CHARGES (NGN)

WEIGHING CHARGES (NGN)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

GENERAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note:

•   All permits, Licenses and Certificates are renewable annually and its validity spans within a conventional Calendar year of 1^st January to 31^st December of every year.
• Invoices/RRR Numbers are to be generated in Tariff & Billing Department of each port location or Marina Headquarters and payment made online at designated banks
• Agencies or Organization requesting permits, Licenses or Certificates are to liaise with the issuing Departments or /its representatives from NPA to facilitate the processing.

PROCESSING FEE FOR PERMITS (HYDROGRAPHY)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

DUES APPLICABLE TO LOCAL TRAWLERS (USD/NGN)

DUES FOR PASSENGER/FERRY BOAT OPERATIONS (USD/NGN)

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

PENALTY

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note:

•  Penalty on additional manifest is chargeable on manifest submitted 24hours after the vessel has berthed.
• Penalty on Late Submission of manifest shall apply if import manifest is submitted less than 48 hours before arrival of vessel
• Late submission of Manifest shall apply to Export if Export manifest is submitted 48 hours after departure of vessel
• It shall be the duty of the Port Manager in collaboration with the Terminal Operator to determine whether or not a vessel is lying idle or does not attain 40% productivity target
• Late submission of manifest (import) applies to only cargoes loaded from port of origin of vessel. Cargoes loaded along the vessel route on the West Coast of Africa are excluded.

PENALTY FOR SAFETY INFRINGMENTS

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

ADDITIONAL PENALTIES/FINES

POLLUTION CONTROL

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

B.

PENALTY AND FINE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARD

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: Compliance Certificate is Renewable Annually from 1st January of every year

TARIFF FOR COMPULSORY PILOTAGE SERVIVCE

• SERVICE BOATS MOVEMENT
• RIGS
• TUGS
• CREW BOATS
• WORK BARGES (ALL OF 10 GRT AND ABOVE)

                     ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO SCHEDULE 11 (Part i)

Note: Light Dues: 100% for the first 12 inward calls per port, thereafter 50% rate per port shall apply for subsequent calls within a calendar year.

Chargeable tonnage as stated in Compulsory pilotage service;

GT       =          Gross Tonnage

FOB    =          Fuel on Board the Vessel/Boat

COB    =          Cargo on Board the Vessel/Boat

Penalty: i. Non declaration of fuel in double bottom tanks attracts a penalty of USD500

                ii. False declaration of GRT attracts a penalty of USD1000

              iii. Defaulting on (i) and (ii) above attracts a penalty of USD2500

              iv. Non declaration of passengers attracts a penalty of USD1500 per movement (IN & OUT)

SHIP-TO–SHIP/SHIP-TO-RIG (STS/STR) OPERATIONS

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note:

• Rates in schedule shall be paid by the “Mother Vessel”
• If the “Mother Vessel” calls/enters the Port with the Remain-On-Board (ROB), after part discharge to Off-take vessels, the Hard Quay Rates on Cargo shall apply in addition to Ship Dues of $0.647 X GRT + 1176.
• Where third party towage service is provided, applicable towage rate will apply

FPSO / FSO / OIL & GAS RIGS / PLATFORMS

FLOATING PRODUCTION STORAGE & OFFLOADING (FPSO)/ FLOATING STORAGE & OFFLOADING (FSO) /OIL & GAS RIGS/PLATFORMS

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

FREE ZONE OPERATIONS

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

Except where specifically exempted by Agreement or MOU, Ships, Vessels, Barges and Crafts shall continue to the following charges:

DELIVERY CHARGES AT NON CONCESSION/NPA AREAS

DELIVERY CHARGES AT NON CONCESSION/NPA AREAS (KOKO, SAPELE, BRUTU, etc.)

FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE

Note: All stuffed vehicles will have 20% surcharge on their delivery charge

Note: where NGN 1628 is charges for documentation & Custom Examination per B/L & VEP & Tally Sheet

Note: The above charges shall in addition attract VAT, except for Export

Note:

• If a Consignee/Agent wants to take delivery of cargo in a way other than the way it landed, the arrangement/cost should be borne by the Consignee/Agent (Cost + 40%).
• Official request for direct delivery of cargo should be received at least 48 hours before the arrival of the vessel and supported by all relevant documents.

RAIL CHARGES

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

OTHER SERVICES/SHIFTING

FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE:

Note: Dry Bulk vessels are entitled to trimming towards the end of their operations. Any other request for services shall be charged accordingly

ROYALTY CHARGES

FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT HIRE RATE PER HOUR OR PART THEREOF

(MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS)

Reference: https://nigerianports.gov.ng/port-tariffs/