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Charter Any Vessel — And the Whole Supply Network Behind the Voyage

CHARTERER — COMPLETE USER GUIDE
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Free to Join
No subscription, ever
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2.5% Brokerage
Only on a fixed charter
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300+ Ports
Worldwide, Gulf-focused
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Web + Mobile
Available on all devices

Bilingual Platform: English & Arabic (EN/AR) — 13 languages  |  Version 2.0 — June 2026

📑 Table of Contents

1. Why Charter with Geomarine?Benefits & How the Brokerage Works
2. The Model — Commission Only1.25% + 1.25% = 2.5% on a Fixture
3. Registration (Web & App)Sign Up Free & Verify
4. DashboardYour Control Center
5. Posting a Charter RequestCargo, Route, Laycan, Vessel
6. Receiving & Comparing OffersFrom Verified Vessel Owners
7. Negotiation & Counter-OffersBargain to the Best Terms
8. Accepting an Offer & the FixtureIdentity Revealed on Acceptance
9. The Supply Network Behind the VoyageSupplies, Bunker, Water, Agency
10. Chat & MessagingCommunicate Pre- & Post-Fixture
11. Loyalty, Referral & CommissionsPoints & Invite & Earn
12. Maritime ConsultationsBrokered Specialists
13. Captain Geo — AI AssistantAnswers, 24/7
14. Profile, Languages & SupportSettings & Contact
15. Frequently Asked QuestionsEverything Else
SECTION 1

Why Charter with Geomarine?

The smarter way to find the right vessel for your cargo — and everything the voyage needs

Free to Join — Pay Only on a Fixed Charter

No subscription. No upfront cost. If nothing is fixed, you pay nothing.

As a charterer, you charter vessels — dry bulk, tankers, project cargo — to move your cargo, and you tap the Geomarine maritime supply network behind every voyage. Geomarine is a vessel chartering brokerage: post what you need, receive offers from verified vessel owners, negotiate, and fix the best deal. We earn a commission only when a charter is successfully fixed.

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Zero Cost to Join

Register and post charter requests for free — no subscription

Save Time

One request reaches all relevant vessel owners instantly

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Competitive Offers

Multiple owners bid for your cargo — compare freely

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Identity Privacy

Names stay hidden until an offer is accepted — protects both sides

Supply Network

Supplies, bunker, water & agency at every port of call

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Web + Mobile

Run your chartering from anywhere — web or mobile app

How It Works

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Post Request
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Receive Offers
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Negotiate

Accept & Fix

Voyage Supply
The big picture: Once your charter is fixed, Geomarine can line up the supply network for the voyage — ship supplies, bunker fuel, fresh water, garbage/MARPOL collection and port agency at the load, transit and discharge ports, from verified local suppliers.
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The Model — Commission Only

How Geomarine earns: a small brokerage commission, only on a completed fixture

Vessel chartering on Geomarine is a pure brokerage. There is no subscription and no upfront cost for charterers. We are paid a commission only when a charter is successfully fixed — aligning our interest with yours: we only succeed when you do.

The Commission, Plainly

1.25%
From the Vessel Owner
1.25%
From the Charterer (you)
2.5%
Total Brokerage
QuestionAnswer
Is there a subscription?No. Registering and posting charter requests is completely free.
What does Geomarine charge?1.25% from the owner + 1.25% from the charterer = 2.5% total.
When is it charged?Only on a completed fixture (a charter that is actually fixed).
What if nothing is fixed?You pay nothing. No fixture, no commission.
Any hidden fees?None. The 2.5% on a fixed charter is the only chartering charge.
Bottom line: Post for free, compare offers for free, negotiate for free. Geomarine’s 1.25% charterer commission applies only when you fix a charter through the platform.
⚠️ Note on figures: The 2.5% brokerage (1.25% + 1.25%) is the only money figure on chartering. Vessel hire rates are agreed between you and the owner — Geomarine does not set or fix hire prices.
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Registration (Web & App)

Create your free charterer account in under 2 minutes

Web Registration

Sign up at geomarinehub.com/charterer/register. Already have an account? Log in at geomarinehub.com/charterer/login.

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/register

Create Your Charterer Account

Charter vessels — free to join, commission only on a fixture

Layla Mansour
Gulf Cargo Trading
Charterer
+971 55 118 9935
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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OTP Verification

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No account yet, just a one-off enquiry? Use the public charter-quote intake at geomarinehub.com/charter/quote to describe your cargo and route — our team will follow up. Registering gives you the full dashboard, offers and negotiation tools.

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Dashboard

Your control center for charter requests, offers and fixtures

Web Dashboard

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/dashboard
Geomarine
Dashboard My Requests Offers Fixtures Messages
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LM

Welcome Back, Layla 👋

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Open Requests
7
Offers Received
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In Negotiation
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Fixtures
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Loyalty Points

Quick Actions

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Post Charter Request
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Review Offers
Voyage Supply
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Invite & Earn

My Charter Requests

RefCargo / RouteLaycanStatusOffers
#CHT-2026-0312 Grain · Constanta→Jeddah 10–15 Jul Offers In 4
#CHT-2026-0308 Steel coils · Jebel Ali→Mumbai 18–22 Jul Negotiating 3
#CHT-2026-0301 Clinker · Sohar→Mombasa 02–06 Jul Fixed 6
#CHT-2026-0294 Project cargo · Antwerp→Dammam Closed Completed 5

App Dashboard

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Welcome back
Layla 👋
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Open Requests
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Offers
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Fixtures
1,240
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📝 Post Charter Request

Latest Offers

#CHT-2026-0312 — Grain
Constanta → Jeddah · 4 new offers
#CHT-2026-0308 — Steel coils
Jebel Ali → Mumbai · in negotiation
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Posting a Charter Request

Step-by-step: tell owners what you need to move, where and when

What You’ll Provide

FieldRequiredDescriptionExample
CargoYesWhat you’re shippingGrain (wheat), 25,000 MT
Load PortYesWhere cargo loadsConstanta, Romania
Discharge PortYesWhere cargo dischargesJeddah, Saudi Arabia
LaycanYesLaydays / cancelling window10–15 July 2026
Vessel TypeYesRequired vessel classBulk Carrier (Supramax)
Vessel Size / DWTYesCapacity needed~ 50,000 DWT
Charter TypeNoVoyage / time charterVoyage charter
Notes / TermsNoStowage, laytime, special needsClean holds, grain-fit

Step 1: Cargo & Route

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/requests/new

New Charter Request

Step 1 of 3 — Cargo & Route

Grain (Wheat) — 25,000 MT, in bulk
🇷🇴 Constanta, Romania
🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Suez Canal transit
Next: Dates & Vessel →

Step 2: Laycan & Vessel

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/requests/new?step=2

New Charter Request

Step 2 of 3 — Laycan & Vessel

2026-07-10
2026-07-15
Bulk Carrier
Supramax (~50,000 DWT)
Voyage Charter
Next: Terms & Review →

Step 3: Terms & Submit

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/requests/new?step=3

Review & Submit

CargoGrain (Wheat), 25,000 MT
RouteConstanta → Jeddah
Laycan10–15 Jul 2026
VesselBulk Carrier · Supramax
Charter TypeVoyage Charter
Clean, grain-fit holds required. Owners to advise laytime & demurrage terms in offer.
Free to post · commission only on a fixed charter Post Request ✓

App — Post Charter Request

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New Charter Request

Grain (Wheat), 25,000 MT
🇷🇴 Constanta
🇸🇦 Jeddah
10–15 Jul 2026
Bulk Carrier · Supramax
Post Request ✓
After you post: Your request reaches relevant verified vessel owners. You’ll be notified as offers arrive — and your and the owners’ identities stay private until you accept an offer.
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Receiving & Comparing Offers

Verified vessel owners bid for your cargo — compare side by side

Vessel owners whose tonnage matches your request submit offers. Each offer shows the vessel particulars, proposed hire/freight, laycan fit and terms. The owner’s company name, the vessel name and your identity remain hidden at this stage — you compare on the merits.

Web — Offer Comparison

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/requests/CHT-2026-0312/offers

Request #CHT-2026-0312 — Offers Received 4 offers

Grain (25,000 MT) · Constanta → Jeddah · Laycan 10–15 Jul · Supramax

Owner A · Supramax 52,400 DWT
Built 2017 · Grain-fit · ⭐ 4.7 owner rating
$28.50 / MT
Laycan fit: 11–14 Jul
Laytime72 hrs SHINC
Demurrage$14,000 / day
HoldsClean, grain-fit
💬 Negotiate Accept Offer ✓
Owner B · Supramax 50,100 DWT Best Rate
Built 2019 · Grain-fit · ⭐ 4.9 owner rating
$27.10 / MT
Laycan fit: 10–13 Jul
Laytime84 hrs SHINC
Demurrage$12,500 / day
HoldsClean, grain-fit
💬 Negotiate Accept Offer ✓
Owner C · Ultramax 61,000 DWT
Built 2021 · Eco vessel · ⭐ 4.8 owner rating
$29.20 / MT
Laycan fit: 12–15 Jul
View Full Terms Accept Offer ✓

App — Offer Cards

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Offers — #CHT-0312

Grain · Constanta → Jeddah

Owner B · 50,100 DWT Best
⭐ 4.9 · Laycan 10–13 Jul
$27.10 / MT
Owner A · 52,400 DWT
⭐ 4.7 · Laycan 11–14 Jul
$28.50 / MT
Owner C · 61,000 DWT
⭐ 4.8 · Laycan 12–15 Jul
$29.20 / MT
Compare on more than price: Look at vessel age and DWT, laycan fit, laytime & demurrage, hold condition, and the owner’s rating. The lowest rate is not always the best fixture for your cargo.
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Negotiation & Counter-Offers

Bargain freely until the terms are right — before anyone is committed

Found a promising offer but want better terms? Send a counter-offer. The owner can accept, decline, or counter back. This back-and-forth happens entirely on the platform, with identities still private, until both sides agree and you accept.

Negotiation Flow

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Owner’s Offer
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Your Counter
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Owner Counters
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Terms Agreed

Web — Counter-Offer

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/offers/OFR-2026-1187/negotiate

Negotiate — Offer from Owner A

Supramax 52,400 DWT · #CHT-2026-0312

Owner’s current offer
$28.50 / MT
Round 1
$27.25 / MT
84 hrs SHINC
Can match laycan. Requesting $27.25/MT and 84 hrs laytime. Demurrage at $13,000/day acceptable. Ready to fix on agreement.
Send Counter-Offer →

App — Negotiation Thread

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Negotiation — Owner A
#CHT-2026-0312 · Supramax
Owner A
Offer: $28.50/MT, laytime 72h, dem $14,000/day
You (Charterer)
Counter: $27.25/MT, laytime 84h, dem $13,000/day
Owner A
Can do $27.75/MT, 80h laytime. Final.
Terms within reach — accept to fix
Counter Again Accept & Fix
Tip: Counter on the terms that matter most to your cargo — not only the rate, but laytime, demurrage and laycan. A slightly higher rate with longer laytime can save more in practice.
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Accepting an Offer & the Fixture

When you accept, the charter is fixed — and identities are revealed

Identity Privacy — How It Works

To protect both sides before commitment, Geomarine keeps key identities hidden until an offer is accepted:

This prevents either side from going around the platform and protects your commercial position while you compare and negotiate. The moment you accept, the fixture is formed and both parties’ details are exchanged so the voyage can proceed.

⚠️ Before acceptance: You see vessel particulars (type, DWT, year, condition) and terms — but not names. After acceptance: vessel, owner and charterer identities are revealed to both sides.

Acceptance Timeline

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Offers In
Negotiated
Fixed
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Voyage

Web — Fixture Confirmed

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/fixtures/CHT-2026-0312

Charter Fixed — #CHT-2026-0312

Fixed & Identities Revealed
Vessel
MV Aegean Trader · Supramax 50,100 DWT
Owner
Aegean Bulk Shipping Ltd
Charterer
Gulf Cargo Trading
Route & Laycan
Constanta → Jeddah · 10–13 Jul
Agreed Freight
$27.10 / MT
Geomarine Brokerage
2.5% (1.25% + 1.25%)
Arrange Voyage Supply →
You’re fixed! Now that the charter is fixed, Geomarine’s commission of 1.25% (your side) + 1.25% (owner’s side) = 2.5% applies. From here you can line up the supply network for the voyage — see the next section.
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The Supply Network Behind the Voyage

At the load, transit and discharge ports — everything the vessel needs

A fixed charter is only the start. The same Geomarine network that connects you to owners also connects you to verified local suppliers at the ports of call. Arrange what the voyage needs — from a single screen — across 300+ ports worldwide, with a strong Gulf focus.

What You Can Arrange

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Ship Supplies & Provisions (IMPA)
Bunker Fuel
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Fresh Water
Garbage / MARPOL
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Port Agency
ServiceWhat It CoversWhere
📦 Ship Supplies & ProvisionsIMPA-coded stores, spares, deck/engine items, fresh provisionsLoad / transit / discharge ports
⛽ Bunker FuelMarine fuels & lubricants (IFO, MGO, lube oil)Bunkering ports en route
💧 Fresh WaterPotable and technical water delivery to the vesselAny port of call
♻ Garbage / MARPOL CollectionCompliant garbage, sludge and waste removalPorts with reception facilities
🏢 Port AgencyPort clearance, documentation, husbandry, coordinationLoad & discharge ports

Web — Arrange Voyage Supply

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/fixtures/CHT-2026-0312/supply

Voyage Supply — MV Aegean Trader

Constanta → Jeddah · select services per port

⚓ Load Port — Constanta
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Provisions
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Fresh Water
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Port Agency
⚓ Discharge Port — Jeddah
Bunker
Garbage / MARPOL
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Port Agency
Request Quotes from Local Suppliers →

App — Voyage Supply

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Voyage Supply

MV Aegean Trader · Constanta → Jeddah

⚓ Constanta (Load)
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Provisions
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Fresh Water
⚓ Jeddah (Discharge)
Bunker
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Port Agency
Request Quotes →
One network, end to end: Charter the vessel and supply the voyage from the same account — with verified local suppliers at each port. Gulf-focused, 300+ ports worldwide.
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Chat & Messaging

Communicate clearly — before and after the fixture

Messaging keeps every conversation in one place. During offers and negotiation, messages flow through the platform with identities masked. After acceptance, you and the owner can coordinate the voyage directly — and you can chat with suppliers about voyage supply.

App — Chat Screen

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AB
Aegean Bulk Shipping
Online · Fixture #CHT-2026-0312
Today, 11:05 AM
You
Vessel ETA load port confirmed?
Aegean Bulk
ETA Constanta 11 Jul, 06:00 LT
You
Holds inspection to follow on arrival
Aegean Bulk
Understood, holds clean & grain-fit ✓
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Type a message...
Chat Tips:
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Loyalty Points, Referral & Commissions

Your charterer portal is a full GOLD portal — with rewards built in

Your charterer account is a complete portal: loyalty points & rewards, an Invite & Earn referral program, referral commissions, a notifications bell, and a profile — all in one place.

Loyalty Points & Rewards

Earn loyalty points as you use the platform — posting requests, fixing charters and engaging with the network. Track your balance and redeem rewards from your dashboard.

Invite & Earn (Referral) + Commissions

Share your unique referral link with other charterers, vessel owners, suppliers and freight partners. When they join and transact, you earn referral rewards and commissions. The program is open to all roles.

Web — Invite & Earn

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/referrals
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Invite & Earn

Share your link — earn rewards & commissions

https://geomarinehub.com/r/LAYLA-GULF24
Copy Link
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Invited
5
Joined
$420
Commissions Earned

App — Rewards & Referral

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Rewards

Loyalty Balance
1,240 pts
GOLD tier · redeem anytime

Invite & Earn

Your referral link
geomarinehub.com/r/LAYLA-GULF24
5
Joined
$420
Earned
Share Link

Notifications Bell

The bell keeps you on top of everything: new offers, counter-offers, fixtures, messages, and referral activity — on web and via push notifications on mobile.

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Maritime Consultations

Get matched with brokered maritime specialists when you need expert input

Beyond chartering, your account gives you access to Maritime Consultations at geomarinehub.com/consultations. Describe your matter and Geomarine connects you with the right specialist — a brokerage service that matches you to vetted experts.

Web — Request a Consultation

https://geomarinehub.com/consultations
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Maritime Consultations

Tell us what you need — we’ll match a specialist

Charter Party & Laytime Terms
Need a review of laytime & demurrage clauses for a grain voyage charter, Black Sea to Red Sea. Looking for clarity on weather-working days.
Submit Consultation Request
How it works: Consultations are a brokerage — Geomarine matches you to the right vetted specialist. Submit your intake, then continue the conversation in a dedicated case thread.
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Captain Geo — the AI Assistant

Your in-platform guide — answers about chartering, supply and the platform, 24/7

Captain Geo is the built-in AI assistant, available across the platform. Ask how to post a charter request, how the brokerage works, what the supply network covers, or anything about using Geomarine — and get instant, helpful answers in your language.

Web — Captain Geo Chat

https://geomarinehub.com/charterer/dashboard
Captain Geo
AI Assistant · Online
You
How much does Geomarine charge me to charter a vessel?
Captain Geo
Joining and posting are free. Geomarine charges a brokerage only on a fixed charter: 1.25% from you + 1.25% from the owner = 2.5% total. No fixture, no charge. ⚓
Ask Captain Geo...

App — Captain Geo

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Captain Geo
AI Assistant
You
What can I arrange after I fix a charter?
Captain Geo
Once fixed, you can arrange the whole supply network for the voyage: ship supplies & provisions (IMPA), bunker fuel, fresh water, garbage/MARPOL collection and port agency — from verified local suppliers across 300+ ports. ⚓
Ask Captain Geo...
Available everywhere: Captain Geo appears on the public site and inside every portal — including the charterer dashboard — in English, Arabic and more.
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Profile, Languages & Support

Keep your account current, switch languages, and reach us anytime

Profile Settings

SettingWebApp
Edit Name & Company
Change Email
Change Phone
Change Password
Language (13 languages, EN/AR full)
Notification Preferences
Loyalty & Referral
Charter Request History
Push Notifications
Biometric Login

Web Profile

geomarinehub.com/charterer/profile
LM
Layla Mansour
Gulf Cargo Trading · Charterer
📞 +971 55 118 9935
🌎 United Arab Emirates
📝 8 Requests
⚓ 3 Fixtures

App Profile

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LM
Layla Mansour
Gulf Cargo Trading · Charterer
⚙️ Account Settings
🌐 Language — English / العربية
🔔 Notifications
🎉 Rewards & Referral
⎋ Log Out

Languages

Geomarine is available in 13 languages, with English and Arabic fully supported (including full right-to-left layout for Arabic). Switch your language anytime from your profile.

⚠️ Service Coverage: The platform does not serve North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, or Crimea/Sevastopol.

Contact & Support

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Email

[email protected]

Response within 24 hours

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WhatsApp

+971 55 118 9935

Available 24/7

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Website

www.geomarinehub.com

Captain Geo live chat available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common charterer questions

Is registering really free?

Yes. Creating a charterer account and posting charter requests is completely free. There is no subscription and no upfront cost.

How does Geomarine make money, then?

Geomarine earns a brokerage commission only when a charter is successfully fixed: 1.25% from the owner + 1.25% from the charterer = 2.5% total. If nothing is fixed, you pay nothing.

Do you set the vessel hire / freight rate?

No. The rate is agreed between you and the owner through offers and negotiation. The only money figure Geomarine adds is the 2.5% brokerage on a fixed charter.

Will the owner see who I am before I commit?

No. Your identity, the vessel name and the owner’s identity are all hidden until an offer is accepted. This protects both sides during comparison and negotiation.

What types of vessels can I charter?

Dry bulk carriers, tankers and project-cargo vessels — across a range of sizes. Specify the vessel type and DWT in your charter request and matching owners will respond.

What is a laycan?

The laycan (laydays / cancelling) is the agreed window during which the vessel must arrive and be ready to load. You set it when posting your request; owners offer against it.

Can I negotiate after receiving an offer?

Yes. Send counter-offers on rate, laytime, demurrage and other terms. The owner can accept, decline or counter back — all on the platform — until you’re ready to accept and fix.

What happens after I fix a charter?

Identities are revealed to both sides so the voyage can proceed, and you can arrange the supply network — ship supplies & provisions, bunker, fresh water, garbage/MARPOL collection and port agency — at the ports of call.

Where do you operate?

300+ ports worldwide, with a strong Gulf focus. The platform does not serve North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, or Crimea/Sevastopol.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes. Everything — posting requests, reviewing offers, negotiating, chat, rewards and profile — works on both web and the mobile app.

What languages are supported?

13 languages, with English and Arabic fully supported (including RTL for Arabic). Switch anytime in your profile.

I just have a one-off enquiry — do I need an account?

You can use the public charter-quote intake at geomarinehub.com/charter/quote without registering. For the full dashboard, offers and negotiation tools, create a free account.

Ready to Charter Smarter?

Join charterers who find the right vessel — and supply the whole voyage — on Geomarine. Free to join. Commission only on a fixed charter.

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