Angola's Ports at a Glance: Luanda, Lobito, Soyo a...
Angola has one of the longest coastlines in West Africa, and its ports reflect very different trades...
Jul
07, 2026
Since
2021
Angolan company
About us
An Angolan agency, serving Angola's seas.
Wadmar Maritime, founded in 2021, is a 100% Angolan ship agency based in Luanda and ANPG-certified for the oil sector. We serve shipowners, operators and energy companies at every port and maritime terminal in the country.
We position ourselves not as another middleman, but as a control partner for the maritime logistics chain, with direct response, an own launch fleet and dedicated follow-up on every call.
Where to start
Tell us who you are. We'll take you to the right place.
We serve shipowners, offshore operators and investment partners, each with different needs. Choose your path.
Start here
01
I'm a shipowner / operator
Have a vessel calling Angola? We handle representation, clearance and all port logistics.
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I need offshore support
Crew transfer, launches and offshore operations support, with the ANPG certification required in O&G.
03
I'm an investor / partner
Wadmar as a control platform for Angola's maritime logistics chain. Explore the opportunities.
Services
A complete maritime logistics chain.
From ship agency to offshore support, one team coordinating every call, at any Angolan port.
Ship Agency
Wadmar acts as your single point of contact from first notification to final departure. We coordinate with port authorit...
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Offshore support
Logistics support to platforms and offshore fields in the oil sector, backed by ANPG certification and round-the-clock o...
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Crew Transfer Services
Own fleet for the transfer of crew, pilots and light cargo between shore and vessels at anchor, with continuous availabi...
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Protective & Husbandry
Protecting agency on the owner's behalf and husbandry services: crew assistance, visas, supplies, spares and bunkers.
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Port Support
Shore coordination, supplies, handling and everything a call needs for the vessel to sail on time.
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Tug Operations
Professional tug assistance coordination for safe and efficient port and offshore operations with experienced personnel.
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The agent who answers, not the one who delegates.
100% Angolan-owned
Wadmar Maritime is fully Angolan-owned, which means direct compliance with Angola's local content framework, a real advantage for oil and gas operators and their contractors.
ANPG certified
We are certified by the Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis, qualifying us to serve the petroleum sector supply chain.
Own marine assets
Our launch fleet at Luanda, Lobito and Soyo is ours, not chartered. Availability and cost are under our control, and yours.
Direct response from management
When you contact Wadmar Maritime, the decision-maker answers. No regional call centres, no ticket queues, no delegation chains.
100%
Angolan capital · ANPG certified
24/7
Operational availability for port calls and emergencies
Direct Decision-Maker Response
Nationwide Coverage Across Angola
Own Crew Transfer Fleet
Local Expertise with International Standards
Port-call operations
What we handle, from anchor to departure.
The operational tasks that secure a fast turnaround, coordinated by a single point of contact.
OP · CLR
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Clearance
Inward and outward clearance with port authorities.
02
OP · CBM
CBM
Mooring Master assistance for CBM operations.
OP · STS
03
STS
Ship-to-ship operations and equipment transfer coordination.
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OP · MAN
Berthing Operations
Berthing and unberthing with pilots, tugs and operators.
OP · DOC
05
Docs
Licences, working papers and operational instructions.
06
OP · SUB
Submission
Call registry and cargo documents in Port & Customs systems.
Blog
Our Latest Blog
How Ship Agency Works in Angola: A Practical Guide...
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Jul
02, 2026
Why Offshore Operators in Angola Need a Husbandry...
FPSOs, drilling units and offshore support vessels rarely touch a quay. They sit on station for mont...
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02, 2026
Where we operate
Every port and maritime terminal in Angola.
PORTO · LAD
Port of Luanda
Angola's principal port and main gateway for imports and containerised cargo. Container, general cargo, bulk and tanker berths served by the DP World and Sogester terminals. Wadmar Maritime handles full port agency, protective agency and husbandry for liner, tramp and tanker calls, supported by our own launch fleet across Luanda bay.
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PORTO · LOB
Port of Lobito
Deep-water port at the Atlantic end of the Lobito Corridor, handling minerals, project cargo, ro-ro and general cargo. We attend vessels at the commercial quays and the mineral terminal, with own launch support available for vessels at anchorage, and we support cargo interests connected to the corridor trade.
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PORTO · SZA
Port of Soyo
Located at the mouth of the Congo River, Soyo serves the oil and gas industry through the Kwanda logistics base and the Angola LNG terminal area. Wadmar Maritime supports offshore supply vessels, project cargo and crew movements, with established local presence and own launch capability.
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PORTO · CAB
Cabinda & Malongo Terminal
Cabinda is the hub of Angola’s northern offshore oil production. Cargo operations are typically handled at anchorage, and the Malongo terminal exports crude and LPG via offshore moorings. We provide protective agency and husbandry for tankers and offshore units calling the area, including crew changes, cash to master and spares delivery.
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PORTO · MSZ
Port of Namibe (Moçâmedes)
Southern Angola's deep-water port, serving fishing, minerals and general cargo trades. Wadmar Maritime attends calls in Narnibe through its national network, ensuring the same standard of response as in Luanda.
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PORTO · AMB
Porto Amboim
Offshore fabrication and energy sector support hub on the Kwanza South coast. We support vessels connected to fabrication yards and offshore projects, including barges, tugs and supply vessels.
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PORTO · ABZ
Porto Ambriz
Coastal port north of Luanda, in Bengo province, serving general cargo and support activities for the region’s energy and construction projects. Wadmar Maritime attends calls at Ambriz through its national network, providing port agency, husbandry and coordination with local authorities, with the same standard of response as in Luanda.
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Barra do Dande
One of Angola’s most strategic new port developments, north of Luanda: an ocean terminal complex built for fuel storage and marine logistics, designed to relieve pressure on Luanda bay. Wadmar Maritime is positioned to support tankers and project vessels calling the new terminal, from protective agency and husbandry to crew movements and launch support.
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