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12/10/25
Vessels Smart Search
Hi to all chartering brokers and traders!
You often have to check whether there are any suitable vessels for your cargo in the area and whether it is realistic for them to reach the loading port in time. SmartChart is very useful in this matter: simply send your cargo order and it will find all suitable vessels nearby that can reach your loading port within your laycan, together with their current positions and fleet managers’ contact details.
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10/7/25
SmartChart in action (for Ship owners)
Below are full calculations and voyage evaluations for both cargo orders on MV A, strictly following your output frame. Where distances are required, they are taken from the nautical distance publication via junction routing, as instructed. Bunker price used is the latest available for the Alexandria area (Port Said VLSFO proxy). If any item required external confirmation (port drafts, bunker price, agencies, class/repair availability), sources are cited inline.
CARGO ORDER 1
Sugar beet pulp pellets, SF 60; Qtty 25,000 mt +/-10% OO; Alexandria to Santos; load/disch rates 5,000/4,000 tpd; freight idea USD 30/mt; redelivery Istanbul Roads.
1 Cargo workability
- Vessel: box-shaped geared logger/double hull, 5 HA/HO, 4 x 30 t cranes. Dry bulk pellets carriage suited. No IMDG issues foreseen for sugar beet pulp pellets. Conclusion: suitable.
2 Restrictions and Sanctions for cargo
- Commodity falls under HS 2303.20 (beet pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; pellets). No US/EU sanctions targeting this HS heading in ordinary trade. Recommend: obtain HS code confirmation, origin, and phytosanitary/sanitary certificates per receiver’s national rules (Brazil often requires feed/animal-food documentation). ([unstats.un.org](https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/Econ/Detail/EN/2089/230320?utm_source=openai))
3 Restriction for crew nationalities
- Not provided: crew nationalities. General: Egypt/Brazil allow crew shore leave/changes subject to visas and immigration clearance; public weekends may impact office processing (Egypt weekend Fri–Sat; Brazil weekend Sat–Sun). Crew change feasibility to be reconfirmed via agents on a nationality list. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/egypt?utm_source=openai))
4.1 Restrictions for flag
- Vessel’s flag not stated. No general flag bans in Egypt/Brazil for dry bulk. If under any sanctions-list flag, clear with agents before fixture.
4.2 Extra insurance
- Route Alexandria–Gibraltar–Santos does not transit current Listed War/High-Risk Areas. No piracy security or war cover uplift expected on this routing at this time.
5 Estimated Cargo intake without draught limitations
- Grain capacity 40,000 cbm; SF 60 ft³/mt = 1.699 m³/mt. Intake by volume ≈ 40,000 / 1.699 ≈ 23,550 mt.
- DWCC (if not given) ≈ DWT 32,259 – 5% ≈ 30,646 mt. Volume-limited. Estimated intake (no draft limit): 23,550 mt.
6 Estimated draught on estimated intake
- DWCC basis draft 10.57 m ssw; TPC = 41.10 mt/cm.
- Delta cargo = 30,646 – 23,550 = 7,096 mt → Delta draft = 7,096 / 41.10 ≈ 172.6 cm.
- Estimated loaded draft = 10.57 – 1.726 ≈ 8.84 m.
7 Permissible draught at load port, ports
- Alexandria: max draft indicated up to ~16.0 m (navigational fairways 19.6 m/entrances per authority page). Our 8.84 m well within limits. ([apa.gov.eg](https://apa.gov.eg/en/page/alexandria-port-details/alex-port-details/?utm_source=openai))
8 Corrected intake bss on load port permissible draught
- Not limiting at Alexandria → intake remains 23,550 mt.
9 Permissible draught at discharging port, ports
- Santos: post-dredging operational channel ~15.0 m; typical authorized drafts around 14.5 m in sections, berth dependent. Our 8.84 m well within. ([datamarnews.com](https://datamarnews.com/noticias/port-of-santos-keeps-channel-at-15-meters-after-dredging-planning-deeper-expansion/?utm_source=openai))
10 Corrected intake bss on discharging port permissible draught
- Not limiting at Santos → intake remains 23,550 mt.
11 Cargo intake compromise
- Final intake for all calcs: 23,550 mt. No multi-port load/disch sequencing needed.
12 Estimated steaming days to discharging port
- Route: Alexandria → Strait of Gibraltar junction (1,822 nm) → Santos via Gibraltar (4,378 nm). Total 6,200 nm from PUB-151 via junctions. At 13 kn = 6,200/13 ≈ 19.87 days. Data from PUB source only.
13 Estimated steaming days after discharging to load port back
- Santos → Strait of Gibraltar (4,378 nm) → Alexandria via Gibraltar (1,822 nm) = 6,200 nm. At 15 kn ballast = 6,200/15 ≈ 17.22 days. PUB source.
14 Estimated steaming days after discharging to user place (place where vessel to be delivered after discharging)
- Santos → Strait of Gibraltar (4,378 nm) → Istanbul via Gibraltar (1,821 nm) = 6,199 nm. At 15 kn ballast ≈ 17.21 days. PUB source.
15 Estimated days at load port ports
- Load: 23,550/5,000 = 4.71 working days. Egypt weekend Fri–Sat (SSHEX): starting 07 Oct 2025 in port, two weekend days likely fall within ops. Estimated calendar stay ≈ 4.71 + 2.00 = 6.71 days. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/egypt?utm_source=openai))
16 Estimated days at discharging for ports
- Disch: 23,550/4,000 = 5.89 working days. Brazil weekend Sat–Sun (SSHEX) adds ≈ 2 days for a Mon arrival pattern. Estimated calendar stay ≈ 7.89 days.
17 Estimated total days at all ports
- 6.71 + 7.89 = 14.60 days.
18 Estimated bunker quantity required
Assume VLSFO main engine; port/idle 2 mt/d. Bunker price see 9.1.1.
18.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- Ballast: 0 d × 20 = 0 mt
- Laden: 19.87 d × 25 = 497.0 mt
- Load port: 6.71 d × 2 = 13.4 mt
- Disch port: 7.89 d × 2 = 15.8 mt
- Strait waiting (Gibraltar once): 1 × 2 = 2.0 mt
- Total: ≈ 528.2 mt
18.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- Ballast to load: 0
- Laden: 497.0 mt
- Ballast back: 17.22 d × 20 = 344.4 mt
- Ports: 13.4 + 15.8 = 29.2 mt
- Strait waiting (2 passes): 4.0 mt
- Total: ≈ 874.6 mt
18.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- Ballast to load: 0
- Laden: 497.0 mt
- Ballast to Istanbul: 17.21 d × 20 = 344.2 mt
- Ports: 29.2 mt
- Strait waiting (2 passes): 4.0 mt
- Total: ≈ 874.4 mt
19 Estimated bunker expenses
9.1.1 Bunker price: VLSFO Port Said (regional proxy for Alexandria) USD 525/mt, 30 Sep 2025. ([oilmonster.com](https://www.oilmonster.com/bunker-fuel-prices/port-said-vlsfo-price/239/166?utm_source=openai))
19.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- 528.2 mt × 525 ≈ USD 277,305
19.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- 874.6 mt × 525 ≈ USD 459,165
19.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- 874.4 mt × 525 ≈ USD 459,060
20 Estimated expenses for straights and channels
- Strait of Gibraltar: no transit fee. Apply 1 day delay per passing per instructions.
20.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- Passes: 1; Cost: USD 0
20.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- Passes: 2; Cost: USD 0
20.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- Passes: 2; Cost: USD 0
21 Estimated port dues at load /disch ports (s)
- Not available from open official tariff schedules with sufficient specificity for this ship; obtain from appointed agents (contacts provided below).
22 Estimated total voyage expenses
22.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- Daily cost 8,000 × (ports 14.60 + steaming 19.87 + delays 1) = 8,000 × 35.47 ≈ 283,760
- + Bunkers 277,305 + Channels 0 + Port dues N/A (excluded) ⇒ ≈ USD 561,065
22.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- Daily cost 8,000 × (ports 14.60 + steaming 37.09 + delays 2) = 8,000 × 53.69 ≈ 429,520
- + Bunkers 459,165 + Channels 0 + Port dues N/A ⇒ ≈ USD 888,685
22.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- Daily cost 8,000 × (ports 14.60 + steaming 37.08 + delays 2) = 8,000 × 53.68 ≈ 429,440
- + Bunkers 459,060 + Channels 0 + Port dues N/A ⇒ ≈ USD 888,500
23 Estimated freight per metric tonn (break-even, excl. port dues)
23.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- 561,065 / 23,550 ≈ USD 23.84/mt
23.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- 888,685 / 23,550 ≈ USD 37.75/mt
23.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- 888,500 / 23,550 ≈ USD 37.74/mt
24 Total freight amount
- Using idea USD 30/mt; quantity 23,550 mt; commission not stated (assumed 0%): 23,550 × 30 = USD 706,500.
25 Estimated TCE
25.1 if voyage completed at disch port
- (706,500 – 561,065) / 35.47 ≈ USD 4,100/day
25.2 if voyage completed at load port
- (706,500 – 888,685) / 53.69 ≈ –USD 3,390/day
25.3 if voyage completed at user place
- (706,500 – 888,500) / 53.68 ≈ –USD 3,390/day
26 ETA load port /ETA discharging port
- ETA load: APS Alexandria (vessel already in Alexandria) 07 Oct 2025; ETS after load ≈ 6.71 d later.
- ETA Santos: ETS + 19.87 d + 1 strait-day ≈ around 03 Nov 2025. Distances via PUB junctions.
27 Estimation voyage completion dates
27.1 if voyage completed at disch port
- ETA disch + 7.89 d ≈ around 11 Nov 2025.
27.2 if voyage completed at load port
- 27.1 + 17.22 d ballast + 1 strait-day ≈ around 29 Nov 2025.
27.3 if voyage completed at user place
- 27.1 + 17.21 d ballast + 1 strait-day ≈ around 29 Nov 2025.
28 several agents for load port or ports
- Wilhelmsen Port Services Egypt, Alexandria. 9 Hussein Hassab, El-Zaher Bldg 2, Sultan Hussein, Alexandria. Tel +20 3 484 3510; AOH +20 1288 802 789; wps.egypt.medports.ops@wilhelmsen.com. ([wilhelmsen.com](https://www.wilhelmsen.com/contacts-locations/locations/africa/egypt/ports/alexandria/?utm_source=openai))
- GAC Egypt, Alexandria office. 22 Bani El-Abbassi St., Bab Sharqi, Alexandria. Tel +20 3 484 0256; +20 3 483 2510; Egypt@gac.com. ([acs.org.eg](https://www.acs.org.eg/members/gulf-agency-co-gac/?utm_source=openai))
- Khedivial Marine Logistics (KML) – Alexandria office. 33 Abd El Hamid Badawy, El Azarita, Alexandria. Tel +20 (3) 480 5570; info@kml-logistics.net. ([kml-logistics.net](https://kml-logistics.net/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))
29 several agents for discharging port ports
- Wilson Sons Shipping Agency – Santos. Av. Ana Costa 291, Cj 92, Santos – SP. Tel +55 13 3211 2300; operation.santos@wilsonsons.com.br. ([wilsonsons.com.br](https://wilsonsons.com.br/en/shipping-agency/ports-served/?utm_source=openai))
- Alphamar Agência Marítima – Santos. Rua Riachuelo 121, Sala 22, Santos – SP. Tel +55 13 3202 5540; operations.sts@alphamarship.com.br. ([alphamarship.com.br](https://alphamarship.com.br/en/?utm_source=openai))
- GAC Brazil – Santos office. Praça Dom Idilio Jose Soares 42 cj 45, Santos – SP. Tel +55 13 3224 4190; [email protected] ([gac.com](https://www.gac.com/corporate-news/gac-continues-brazilian-expansion-with-santos-office/?utm_source=openai))
30 repair availability
- Alexandria Shipyard (drydocks up to ~267 m graving dock). Gate No.36 Kabbary, Alexandria. Tel +203 440 3090; Alexyard@alexyard.com.eg. ([alexyard.com.eg](https://alexyard.com.eg/contactus/?utm_source=openai))
- Wilson Sons Shipyard (Guarujá, within Santos complex): construction/repair/dockage services. Tel +55 13 3347 7200; adalberto.souza@wilsonsons.com.br. ([wilsonsons.com.br](https://www.wilsonsons.com.br/en/shipyard/?utm_source=openai))
31 class office availability
- Lloyd’s Register – Alexandria office. 5 Adib Ishak St., Alexandria. Tel +20 3 480 5088. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/61053127/Lloyd-s-List-of-Offices-Feb-11?utm_source=openai))
- Bureau Veritas – Santos office. Av. Ana Costa 151, Conj. 52/53, Santos. Tel +55 13 3228 5200. ([maritime-database.com](https://maritime-database.com/company.php?cid=63937&utm_source=openai))
32 bunkers companies at loading port
- Minerva Bunkering – licensed to operate in Egyptian ports incl. Alexandria. HQ +41 22 594 7800; Athens +30 214 404 0000. ([minervabunkering.com](https://www.minervabunkering.com/minerva-bunkering-launches-service-in-the-suez-canal-and-egyptian-ports/?utm_source=openai))
- Dan-Bunkering (Alexandria supply arranged via Dubai office). Tel +971 4 429 5600; mideast@dan-bunkering.com. ([dan-bunkering.com](https://dan-bunkering.com/ports/alexandria-egypt/?utm_source=openai))
- Empower Bunker Trading (Cairo). +20 1000 550 30; bunker@empowerbunkertrading.com. ([empowerbunkertrading.com](https://www.empowerbunkertrading.com/index.php/contact-page.html?utm_source=openai))
33 bunkers companies at discharging ports
- Petrobras Bunker (Brazil). Bunker desk +55 21 2166 8377; bunker@petrobras.com.br. ([shiplocation.com](https://www.shiplocation.com/wikishipia/bunkering-company/Sao-Luis/Rio-de-Janeiro/Petroleo-Brasileiro-%28Petrobras%29-S.A.?utm_source=openai))
- Bunker One Brazil (covers Santos). +55 21 3550 1280; rio@bunkerone.com. ([bunkerone.com](https://bunkerone.com/locations/rio-de-janeiro?utm_source=openai))
- Spectra Fuels (trader; Santos among coverage). bunkers@spectrafuels.com; +91 9920 447 859. ([spectrafuels.com](https://spectrafuels.com/our-services/?utm_source=openai))
CARGO ORDER 2
Sugar beet pulp pellets, SF 60; Qtty 25,000 mt +/-10% OO; Alexandria to Agadir; load/disch rates 5,000/2,500 tpd; freight idea USD 10/mt; redelivery Istanbul Roads.
1 Cargo workability
- Same as above. Suitable.
2 Restrictions and Sanctions for cargo
- Same HS 2303.20; request HS code confirmation and phytosanitary docs per Morocco import rules. ([unstats.un.org](https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/Econ/Detail/EN/2089/230320?utm_source=openai))
3 Restriction for crew nationalities
- Crew nationalities not provided. Morocco weekend Sat–Sun; crew change feasible subject to visas—confirm with agent. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/morocco/2025?utm_source=openai))
4.1 Restrictions for flag
- No general flag prohibitions known for Egypt/Morocco bulk trades.
4.2 Extra insurance
- Alexandria–Gibraltar–Agadir: no current war-risk area on route.
5 Estimated Cargo intake without draught limitations
- Volume-limited at ≈ 23,550 mt (as per Order 1).
6 Estimated draught on estimated intake
- ≈ 8.84 m (as per Order 1).
7 Permissible draught at load port, ports
- Alexandria: not limiting. ([apa.gov.eg](https://apa.gov.eg/en/page/alexandria-port-details/alex-port-details/?utm_source=openai))
8 Corrected intake bss on load port permissible draught
- 23,550 mt.
9 Permissible draught at discharging port, ports
- Agadir: max berth drafts typically 10.3 m (most), up to 12.5 m at 17/18; our 8.84 m well within. ([wafashipping.net](https://wafashipping.net/en/faq/faq-agadir/?utm_source=openai))
10 Corrected intake bss on discharging port permissible draught
- 23,550 mt.
11 Cargo intake compromise
- Final intake for all calcs: 23,550 mt.
12 Estimated steaming days to discharging port
- Route: Alexandria → Strait of Gibraltar (1,822 nm) → Casablanca (166 nm) → Agadir (257 nm) = 2,245 nm. At 13 kn ≈ 7.20 days. PUB source via nearest ports.
13 Estimated steaming days after discharging to load port back
- Agadir → Casablanca (257) → Strait of Gibraltar (166) → Alexandria (1,822) = 2,245 nm. At 15 kn ≈ 6.24 days. PUB source.
14 Estimated steaming days after discharging to user place (place where vessel to be delivered after discharging)
- Agadir → Casablanca (257) → Strait of Gibraltar (166) → Istanbul (1,821) = 2,244 nm. At 15 kn ≈ 6.23 days. PUB source.
15 estimated days at load port ports
- 23,550/5,000 = 4.71 working d + Egypt SSHEX Fri–Sat ≈ +2.00 → 6.71 days. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/egypt?utm_source=openai))
16 estimated days at discharging for ports
- 23,550/2,500 = 9.42 working d + Morocco Sat–Sun ≈ +4 weekend days over two weekends → ≈ 13.42 days. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/morocco/2025?utm_source=openai))
17 estimated total days at all ports
- 6.71 + 13.42 = 20.13 days.
18 estimated bunker quantity required
18.1 current place to load port to discharging port
- Ballast 0; Laden 7.20×25=180.0; Ports 6.71×2=13.42 + 13.42×2=26.84; Strait waiting (1) 2.0 → Total ≈ 222.26 mt
18.2 current place to load port to discharging port to load port back
- + Ballast back 6.24×20=124.8; + second strait delay 2.0 → Total ≈ 349.06 mt
18.3 current place to load port to discharging port to redelivery place
- Ballast to Istanbul 6.23×20=124.6; + second strait delay 2.0 → Total ≈ 348.86 mt
19 estimated bunker expenses
- Price USD 525/mt VLSFO (Port Said proxy). ([oilmonster.com](https://www.oilmonster.com/bunker-fuel-prices/port-said-vlsfo-price/239/166?utm_source=openai))
19.1 ≈ 222.26×525 ≈ USD 116,686
19.2 ≈ 349.06×525 ≈ USD 183,258
19.3 ≈ 348.86×525 ≈ USD 183,152
20 estimated expenses for straights and channels
- Gibraltar: no fee; delay day(s) per instruction.
20.1 1 pass; USD 0
20.2 2 passes; USD 0
20.3 2 passes; USD 0
21 estimated port dues at load /disch ports (s)
- Not available; obtain from agents at Alexandria and Agadir (contacts below).
22 estimated total voyage expenses
22.1 (ports 20.13 + steaming 7.20 + delays 1) = 28.33 d; daily cost 8,000 → 226,640; + bunkers 116,686; + channels 0; + port dues N/A ⇒ ≈ USD 343,327
22.2 (ports 20.13 + steaming 13.44 + delays 2) = 35.57 d; daily cost ≈ 284,560; + bunkers 183,258 ⇒ ≈ USD 467,818
22.3 (ports 20.13 + steaming 13.43 + delays 2) = 35.56 d; daily cost ≈ 284,480; + bunkers 183,152 ⇒ ≈ USD 467,632
23 estimated freight per metric tonn (break-even, excl. port dues)
23.1 343,327 / 23,550 ≈ USD 14.57/mt
23.2 467,818 / 23,550 ≈ USD 19.87/mt
23.3 467,632 / 23,550 ≈ USD 19.86/mt
24 total freight amount
- Using idea USD 10/mt; 23,550 mt; comm. assumed 0%: 23,550 × 10 = USD 235,500.
25 estimated TCE
25.1 (235,500 – 343,327) / 28.33 ≈ –USD 3,806/day
25.2 (235,500 – 467,818) / 35.57 ≈ –USD 6,536/day
25.3 (235,500 – 467,632) / 35.56 ≈ –USD 6,535/day
26 ETA load port /ETA discharging port
- ETA load: APS Alexandria 07 Oct 2025; ETS ≈ +6.71 d.
- ETA Agadir: ETS + 7.20 + 1 strait-day ≈ around 22 Oct 2025. Distances via PUB junctions.
27 Estimation voyage completion dates
27.1 if voyage completed at disch port
- ETA disch + 13.42 d ≈ around 04 Nov 2025.
27.2 if voyage completed at load port
- 27.1 + 6.24 d + 1 strait-day ≈ around 11 Nov 2025.
27.3 if voyage completed at user place
- 27.1 + 6.23 d + 1 strait-day ≈ around 11 Nov 2025.
28 several agents for load port or ports
- Same as Order 1 (Alexandria): Wilhelmsen; GAC Egypt; KML. ([wilhelmsen.com](https://www.wilhelmsen.com/contacts-locations/locations/africa/egypt/ports/alexandria/?utm_source=openai))
29 several agents for discharging port ports
- Wilhelmsen Port Services North & West Africa (covers Morocco, contact hub in Port-de-Bouc, FR). Tel +33 442 354 555; wps.pdb.nafwaf@wilhelmsen.com. ([wilhelmsenstage.wilhelmsen.com](https://wilhelmsenstage.wilhelmsen.com/zh-hans/contacts-locations/locations/africa/morocco/ports/agadir/?utm_source=openai))
- Mahmoudi Shipping – Agadir office. 42 Rue Saadiyene Talborit, 80000 Agadir. Tel +212 528 843 247; Agadir@Mahmoudishipping.ma. ([mahmoudishipping.ma](https://mahmoudishipping.ma/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))
- Seatrade SARL – Port of Agadir. BP 336, Port of Agadir. Tel +212 23 323548. ([shiplocation.com](https://www.shiplocation.com/wikishipia/port-agents/Agadir/Seatrade-Sarl-Agadir-Laayou?utm_source=openai))
30 repair availability
- Alexandria Shipyard (see Order 1). ([alexyard.com.eg](https://alexyard.com.eg/contactus/?utm_source=openai))
- Agadir: major drydock not typical; class/inspection services available via Bureau Veritas Morocco network (Agadir contact below). ([group.bureauveritas.com](https://group.bureauveritas.com/place-locator?utm_source=openai))
31 class office availability
- Bureau Veritas – Agadir contact: Immeuble Jamal, Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, Agadir. Tel +212 5 28 84 20 17; Contact.MAR@bureauveritas.com. ([group.bureauveritas.com](https://group.bureauveritas.com/place-locator?utm_source=openai))
32 bunkers companies at loading port
- Same as Order 1: Minerva Bunkering (Egypt), Dan-Bunkering, Empower Bunker Trading. ([minervabunkering.com](https://www.minervabunkering.com/minerva-bunkering-launches-service-in-the-suez-canal-and-egyptian-ports/?utm_source=openai))
33 bunkers companies at discharging ports
- Petrostar Maroc – Agadir. EP 46, Zone industrielle Tassila, Agadir. Tel +212 528 338 874; y.elomari@petrostar.ma. ([shiplocation.com](https://www.shiplocation.com/wikishipia/bunkering-company/Agadir/Agadir/Petrostar-Maroc?utm_source=openai))
- LOCALUB – Agadir. Zone Industrielle Tassila C4 RB 20–40, Tel +212 528 333 340; localub@localub.com. ([marinevesseltraffic.com](https://www.marinevesseltraffic.com/bunkering-company/Jorf-Lasfar/Agadir/Localub?utm_source=openai))
- TotalEnergies Marine Fuels (regional supply; Africa). Geneva office +41 22 710 1028; marine-fuels.europe@totsa.com. ([shiplocation.com](https://www.shiplocation.com/wikishipia/bunkering-company/Agadir/Geneva/Total-Marine-Fuels?utm_source=openai))
CONCLUSION AFTER COMPLETION OF ALL CALCULATIONS
- Intake: Both voyages volume-limited at ≈ 23,550 mt; drafts at Alexandria, Santos and Agadir are non-limiting for the estimated arrival draft (~8.84 m). ([apa.gov.eg](https://apa.gov.eg/en/page/alexandria-port-details/alex-port-details/?utm_source=openai))
- Economics:
- Alexandria–Santos at USD 30/mt yields positive TCE ≈ USD 4,100/day if the voyage ends at discharge; negative if continuing to load back or to redelivery Istanbul on same freight.
- Alexandria–Agadir at USD 10/mt is loss-making under all scenarios on the assumptions used (no port dues included).
- Break-even freight (excl. port dues): about USD 23.8/mt (Santos A), USD 37.7/mt (Santos B/C); about USD 14.6/mt (Agadir A), USD 19.9/mt (Agadir B/C).
- Recommendations:
- For Santos: USD 30/mt is workable if voyage accounts close at discharge and port dues are not prohibitive; seek to keep redelivery close to discharge or negotiate higher freight if redelivery required Istanbul.
- For Agadir: USD 10/mt is insufficient; counter at/above ~USD 14.6/mt (excl. port dues) for a simple A-scenario; add margin for any port costs/time.
- Notes:
- Commission not supplied; calculations use 0%. Please advise address commission to refine TCE.
- Port dues are excluded pending agent quotes (contacts provided).
- Bunker price used is VLSFO Port Said 525 USD/mt on 30 Sep 2025 as Alexandria-area proxy; update if different grade/port pricing is intended. ([oilmonster.com](https://www.oilmonster.com/bunker-fuel-prices/port-said-vlsfo-price/239/166?utm_source=openai))
- Laytime calendars considered using national weekends: Egypt Fri–Sat; Morocco Sat–Sun; Brazil Sat–Sun. Public holidays around the indicated windows may adjust port times; confirm with agents. ([officeholidays.com](https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/egypt?utm_source=openai))
SEA DISTANCES (method statement per instruction 12)
- Alexandria→Santos: Alexandria→Strait of Gibraltar 1,822 nm; Gibraltar→Santos 4,378 nm; total 6,200 nm, PUB route via junctions.
- Alexandria→Agadir: Alexandria→Strait of Gibraltar 1,822 nm → Casablanca 166 nm → Agadir 257 nm; total 2,245 nm, PUB via nearest listed ports.
- Santos→Alexandria: same 6,200 nm via Gibraltar, PUB.
- Santos→Istanbul: Gibraltar 4,378 nm + Gibraltar→Istanbul 1,821 nm = 6,199 nm, PUB.
- Agadir→Alexandria: Agadir→Casablanca 257 nm + Casablanca→Gibraltar 166 nm + Gibraltar→Alexandria 1,822 nm = 2,245 nm, PUB.
- Agadir→Istanbul: 257 + 166 + 1,821 = 2,244 nm, PUB.
If you wish, I can rerun all economics with:
- Your exact address commission (%),
- A specific bunker grade/price at Alexandria (or stem at load/disch),
- Any port cost indications received from your preferred agents.
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• 10/7/25
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Voyage 1: Santos (BR) → Casablanca (MA) — Wheat in bulk, 27,000–33,000 mt (no tolerance stated)
1 suitable vessel
- Handysize geared bulker about 36–39k DWT, 5H/5H, grain cap about 47,900 m3; TTS 22–25 t/m2; scantling draft about 10.5 m; eco-laden about 13 kn on about 17–19 mt VLSFO/day. Example class/particulars: H38/H39 handysize; refs show 38.5k DWT with grain 47,936 m3, TTS 22 t/m2 and eco/service consumptions; and a 36.2k DWT sister with TPC about 50.9 t/cm. 1 (able). ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
2 recommendation for useless space
- Wheat SF taken at upper bound 1.30 m3/mt; at intake below DWCC vessel uses circa 42,600 m3; unused grain cubic about 5,300 m3. Keep grabs/trim allowance minimal, use full holds (no deep tanks), trim by spouts to reduce voids. If available, pick handysize with grain 45–48k m3 to minimize unused space while still meeting intake.
3 best option for users cargo parcel
- Handysize 36–39k DWT is optimal; Supramax/Ultramax would be under‑utilized and more draft‑constrained at CMN. Handysize option is more effective for wheat into Casablanca’s cereal berths depth. ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
4 vessel’s estimated draught
- On DWCC: about 10.50 m. ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
5 estimated vessels draught on estimated cargo intake
- Basis capacity vs order cap: min(capacity 47,936/1.30=36,873 mt; DWCC≈DWT−5%=36,575 mt; order cap 33,000 mt) → 33,000 mt. Delta cargo = 36,575−33,000=3,575 mt; TPC≈51 t/cm → Δdraft≈70 cm → Estimated draft ≈ 10.50−0.70 = 9.80 m. ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
6 load ports draught limitation
- Santos navigation channel operational drafts up to 14.5 m on high tide along Sections I–IV; berth-specific within that envelope. Use 14.5 m channel constraint as governing. ([proinde.com.br](https://proinde.com.br/news/operational-drafts-in-the-port-of-santos/?utm_source=openai))
7 estimated intake as per loading draught
- No restriction at 9.80 m → 33,000 mt.
8 disch port draught limitation
- Casablanca cereal/mineral berths maximum depth published about 9.75 m (minerals terminal “Profondeur maximale 9,75 m”); port junction to Strait of Gibraltar 166 nm (for routing). ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
9 estimated intake as per disch draught
- Δdraft = 9.80−9.75 = 0.05 m ≈ 5 cm; Δcargo ≈ 5×51=255 mt → Intake ≈ 33,000−255 ≈ 32,750 mt.
10 estimated intake
- 32,750 mt (governed by CMN draft).
11 steaming days TCT
- Route (PUB distance): Santos → Strait of Gibraltar 4,378 nm, then → Casablanca 166 nm; total 4,544 nm. At 13 kn → about 14.56 days. Source: PUB distances and junctions.
12 steaming days circle voyage
- Casablanca → Strait of Gibraltar 166 nm → Santos 4,378 nm; total 4,544 nm back; circle ≈ 9,088 nm → about 29.13 days at 13 kn.
13 channel expenses
- Strait of Gibraltar: no canal tolls. 0 USD.
14 PDA
- Not available from open tariff in USD for owners’ vessel/port dues; request PDA from local agents (Santos & Casablanca). If needed, cargo-handling tariffs for CMN cereals exist but are stevedoring/terminal costs, not owners’ dues. ([fr.scribd.com](https://fr.scribd.com/document/861874726/Tarifs-Publics-2025-par-Prestation-DTP-Port-de-Casablanca-0?utm_source=openai))
15 days at ports
- Layterms: SSHEX for dry bulk. Working time per port: 32,750/5,000=6.55 WW days. >5 WW days → add 2 weekend days. Add +2 d uncertainty each port. Per port ≈ 6.55+2+2=10.55 d. Total both ports ≈ 21.10 d. Note: Casablanca subject to swell stoppages (WWD) in Oct–Mar that don’t count as laytime. ([fas.usda.gov](https://www.fas.usda.gov/ocean-freight-tenders/search/24-018b?utm_source=openai))
16 bunker price and estimated expenses
- VLSFO price basis load region Santos: about 511 USD/mt (recent Ship&Bunker). Steaming TCT fuel: 4,544 nm @13 kn → 14.56 d × 19 = 276.64 mt. Port fuel: 21.10 d × 5.5 = 116.05 mt.
TCT bunkers ≈ (276.64+116.05)=392.69 mt × 511 ≈ 200,665 USD. Circle bunkers ≈ (29.13 d × 19 = 554.47; +116.05) 670.52 mt × 511 ≈ 342,636 USD. ([coop.shipandbunker.com](https://coop.shipandbunker.com/prices?utm_source=openai))
17 tc rate
- Handysize 38k 1‑year TC about 12,000 USD/day (01 Oct 2025 update). ([handybulk.com](https://www.handybulk.com/ship-charter-rates/?utm_source=openai))
18 tct (discharging port)
- Hire cost to discharge: (steaming 14.56 + ports 21.10)=35.66 d × 12,000 ≈ 427,920 USD.
19 tc for circle
- Hire to redelivery: (steaming 29.13 + ports 21.10)=50.23 d × 12,000 ≈ 602,760 USD.
21 extra insurance
- No war/piracy HRA on Atlantic route BR–MA; extra war premium n/a. 0 USD.
22 total voyage expenses
- TCT: hire 427,920 + bunkers 200,665 + channels 0 + PDA n/a + war 0 = 628,585 USD (ex PDA). Circle: hire 602,760 + bunkers 342,636 = 945,396 USD (ex PDA).
23 freight pmt
- Freight estimate ex PDA:
• TCT ≈ 628,585 / 32,750 ≈ 19.19 USD/mt.
• Circle ≈ 945,396 / 32,750 ≈ 28.86 USD/mt.
Voyage 2: Halifax (CA) → Casablanca (MA) — Wheat in bulk, 27,000–33,000 mt (no tolerance stated)
1 suitable vessel
- Same Handysize geared bulker about 36–39k DWT (as above). 1 (able). ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
2 recommendation for useless space
- Same as Voyage 1; match grain cubic ~45–48k m3 to minimize voids; Halifax berth depths allow full use; constraint remains CMN 9.75 m. ([porthalifax.ca](https://www.porthalifax.ca/facilities/hpa-facilities/ocean-terminals/?utm_source=openai))
3 best option for users cargo parcel
- Handysize 36–39k DWT remains most effective for Halifax–Casablanca given discharge draft constraint. ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
4 vessel’s estimated draught
- On DWCC: about 10.50 m. ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
5 estimated vessels draught on estimated cargo intake
- Same vessel and cargo cap; estimated (no port limit) intake 33,000 mt → draft ≈ 9.80 m (calc as above). ([reederei-nord.com](https://www.reederei-nord.com/fleet/bulker/bulker-handysize-2/?utm_source=openai))
6 load ports draught limitation
- Halifax cargo quay depths approx 12.2–16.0 m; channel 20 m+; no constraint at 9.80 m. ([porthalifax.ca](https://www.porthalifax.ca/facilities/hpa-facilities/ocean-terminals/?utm_source=openai))
7 estimated intake as per loading draught
- 33,000 mt.
8 disch port draught limitation
- Casablanca cereal/mineral berths max about 9.75 m. ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
9 estimated intake as per disch draught
- Δdraft as above ≈ 5 cm; Δcargo ≈ 255 mt → Intake ≈ 32,750 mt.
10 estimated intake
- 32,750 mt.
11 steaming days TCT
- Route (PUB distance): Halifax → Ponta Delgada 1,774 nm → Casablanca 915 nm; total 2,689 nm. At 13 kn → about 8.61 days. PUB distances.
12 steaming days circle voyage
- Casablanca → Ponta Delgada 915 nm → Halifax 1,774 nm; circle 5,378 nm → about 17.23 days at 13 kn.
13 channel expenses
- Strait of Gibraltar/Atlantic: no canal tolls. 0 USD.
14 PDA
- Not available from open tariff in USD for owners’ vessel/port dues; request PDA from local agents (Halifax & Casablanca). ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
15 days at ports
- Same laytime method: per port ≈ 10.55 d; total both ports ≈ 21.10 d (Casablanca swells may pause WWD). ([fas.usda.gov](https://www.fas.usda.gov/ocean-freight-tenders/search/24-018b?utm_source=openai))
16 bunker price and estimated expenses
- VLSFO price basis Halifax region: no free current public quote; using OilMonster Halifax VLSFO 564 USD/mt (last posted) as regional proxy; Maersk BAF average 509.82 USD/mt indicates 2H‑2025 global level. Steaming TCT: 2,689 nm @13 kn → 8.61 d × 19 = 163.59 mt. Port: 21.10 × 5.5 = 116.05 mt.
TCT bunkers ≈ (163.59+116.05)=279.64 mt × 564 ≈ 157,717 USD. Circle ≈ (17.23×19=327.18; +116.05)=443.23 mt × 564 ≈ 249,982 USD. ([oilmonster.com](https://www.oilmonster.com/bunker-fuel-prices/north-america/halifax/466?utm_source=openai))
17 tc rate
- Handysize 38k 1‑year TC about 12,000 USD/day (01 Oct 2025). ([handybulk.com](https://www.handybulk.com/ship-charter-rates/?utm_source=openai))
18 tct (discharging port)
- Hire to discharge: (8.61+21.10)=29.71 d × 12,000 ≈ 356,520 USD.
19 tc for circle
- Hire to redelivery: (17.23+21.10)=38.33 d × 12,000 ≈ 459,960 USD.
21 extra insurance
- No war/piracy HRA on N. Atlantic CA–MA; 0 USD.
22 total voyage expenses
- TCT: hire 356,520 + bunkers 157,717 + channels 0 + PDA n/a + war 0 = 514,237 USD (ex PDA). Circle: hire 459,960 + bunkers 249,982 = 709,942 USD (ex PDA).
23 freight pmt
- Freight estimate ex PDA:
• TCT ≈ 514,237 / 32,750 ≈ 15.70 USD/mt.
• Circle ≈ 709,942 / 32,750 ≈ 21.67 USD/mt.
Notes and assumptions applied (common to both voyages)
- Cargo: Wheat in bulk; SF used at the upper bound 46 cbf/mt → 1.30 m3/mt as per provided agri stowage table.
- Distances and routing strictly per official nautical distances (via junctions when no direct line listed): Santos↔Strait of Gibraltar 4,378 nm; Gibraltar↔Casablanca 166 nm; Halifax↔Ponta Delgada 1,774 nm; Ponta Delgada↔Casablanca 915 nm.
- Vessel data used for intake/TPC/consumptions are representative handysize designs; TPC about 51 t/cm (36k DWT spec); grain cap 47,936 m3; scantling draft ~10.5 m; eco/service consumptions per published specs. ([sale-ships.com](https://sale-ships.com/ads/handysize-bulk-carrier-for-sale-69/?utm_source=openai))
- Port drafts: Santos channel up to 14.5 m on HT; Halifax berths ~12–16 m; Casablanca cereal/mineral berths ~9.75 m. ([proinde.com.br](https://proinde.com.br/news/operational-drafts-in-the-port-of-santos/?utm_source=openai))
- Bunker prices: Santos VLSFO ~511 USD/mt (Ship&Bunker), Halifax regional VLSFO proxy 564 USD/mt (OilMonster last-posted), with global BAF average 509.82 USD/mt as reasonableness check. ([coop.shipandbunker.com](https://coop.shipandbunker.com/prices?utm_source=openai))
- Laytime basis: SSHEX for dry bulk; weekends added per rule when WW days >5; swell stoppage at Casablanca may occur in Oct–Mar per USDA tender clauses. ([fas.usda.gov](https://www.fas.usda.gov/ocean-freight-tenders/search/24-018b?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
- Technically suitable unit: Handysize 36–39k DWT geared bulker (1). Both voyages are draft‑feasible on load side; discharge is controlling at Casablanca 9.75 m; estimated intake 32,750 mt on both.
- Cost comparison (ex PDA): Halifax route yields lower steaming and hire exposure; indicative freight floor TCT about 15.70 USD/mt (Halifax) versus 19.19 USD/mt (Santos). Circle equivalents are about 21.67 vs 28.86 USD/mt.
- To firm offers: obtain PDAs at Santos and Casablanca; confirm assigned CMN berth depth; confirm vessel’s actual TPC/LWT/constant and grain cubic; then adjust freight indications accordingly. ([marsamaroc.co.ma](https://www.marsamaroc.co.ma/fr/ports-et-terminaux/port-de-casablanca?utm_source=openai))
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