Reliable Marine Fuel Solutions for Offshore, Coastal & Industrial Operations

At 3rdcore Limited, we provide integrated fuel supply, marine bunkering, and offshore energy logistics solutions tailored to support upstream, midstream, downstream, maritime, industrial, and offshore operations across Nigerian waters.

Operating in one of Africa’s most dynamic hydrocarbon environments, we understand that uninterrupted fuel availability is mission critical. From offshore support vessels and marine fleets to FPSOs, drilling campaigns, tank farms, industrial users, and large-scale infrastructure projects, 3rdcore delivers dependable fuel solutions backed by strong market intelligence, operational coordination, and supply-chain discipline.

Our Fuel & Bunkering Capabilities

Marine Bunkering Services

We provide marine fuel supply to vessels operating within Nigerian territorial waters, offshore fields, terminals, jetties, ports, and anchorage areas.

Our bunkering solutions support:

* Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)
* Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs)
* Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels
* Tug boats and harbour craft
* Crew boats and utility vessels
* Dredgers and construction marine assets
* Tankers and commercial marine fleets
* FPSO support operations

Fuel delivery can be coordinated through:

* Ship-to-Ship (STS) Bunkering
* Truck-to-Vessel (TTV) Supply
* Jetty-Based Delivery
* Offshore Floating Supply Solutions

Subject to operational approvals, weather windows, marine security protocols, and applicable Nigerian maritime regulations.

Petroleum Products Supplied

We facilitate the supply of:

* AGO (Automotive Gas Oil / Marine Diesel Oil)
* LPFO (Low Pour Fuel Oil)
* MGO (Marine Gas Oil)
* HFO/IFO grades (where applicable)
* Jet A1 Aviation Fuel
* PMS (Premium Motor Spirit) for approved industrial use
* Lubricants & Specialty Fluids
* Bulk Industrial Fuel Solutions

Product availability is coordinated through approved depots, licensed marketers, refinery allocations, coastal movements, and strategic trading partnerships within the Nigerian downstream petroleum market.

Offshore Fuel Logistics & Energy Support

3rdcore supports complex offshore fuel requirements through structured logistics planning, enabling seamless fuel availability for:

* Offshore drilling and intervention campaigns
* Marine spread operations
* Offshore construction projects
* SPM and terminal support operations
* Seismic and subsea campaigns
* Emergency fuel replenishment requirements
* Long-term marine charter support

We understand the operational realities of Nigerian offshore projects, including weather downtime, security clearances, NPA procedures, NIMASA compliance, terminal restrictions, vessel scheduling, offshore permits, and marine coordination requirements.

Market-Aligned Commercial Structure

Our fuel transactions are structured in line with prevailing Nigerian downstream and offshore market practices, including:

* Spot Supply Agreements
* Term Supply Contracts
* Call-Off Supply Arrangements
* Bulk Purchase Programmes
* Marine Bunkering Contracts
* Credit-Supported Transactions (subject to approval)

Commercial terms are generally subject to:

* Product availability and allocation status
* Daily market movement and depot pricing
* International crude and refined product benchmarks
* Foreign exchange fluctuations
* Vessel positioning and offshore delivery location
* Marine logistics costs and security requirements
* Statutory taxes, levies, and applicable regulatory obligations

Pricing is typically quoted on:

* Ex-Depot Basis
* Delivered Basis
* Ship Delivered Price (SDP)
* Cost & Freight (CFR) where applicable
* Free on Board (FOB) where applicable

Quality Assurance & Quantity Integrity

We maintain a strong commitment to product integrity and transparent supply execution through:

* Standard product specification verification
* Quantity reconciliation protocols
* Dip measurements and metering procedures
* Independent inspection (where required)
* Supply documentation and reconciliation reporting
* Bunker delivery documentation

Operational transparency remains central to our delivery model, ensuring confidence for counterparties operating in time-sensitive offshore environments.

General Conditions of Supply

All supply arrangements remain subject to:

* Product availability at nominated depots or loading points
* Confirmation of vessel compatibility and receiving capacity
* Weather and navigational conditions
* Regulatory approvals and marine clearances
* Commercial acceptance of payment terms
* Security conditions within operational zones
* Applicable Nigerian maritime and petroleum laws

Supply timelines, pricing validity, and delivery schedules are subject to prevailing market conditions and operational realities within Nigerian territorial and offshore waters.

Why 3rdcore?

Because in offshore energy logistics, delays are expensive and downtime has a daily invoice attached to it.

3rdcore combines market access, marine coordination capability, downstream intelligence, and operational responsiveness to ensure clients receive dependable fuel support where and when it matters most: offshore, on schedule, and without operational disruption.