Tag: Nigeria

The Nigerian Navy has arrested 242 suspects and seized 76 vessels in a sweeping two-year crackdown on oil theft, which has impacted the country’s oil sector.

A chemical tanker flying the Marshall Islands flag was boarded by four unidentified individuals approximately 100 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a new joint venture that aims to transform Nigerian maritime transportation.

An oil spill occurred at the Shell loading terminal in Nigeria’s Delta region after a pipeline ruptured on 14 November.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA on 18th July, 2024 received signals from the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (RMRCC) Lagos, that Britania U, a drilling platform was under distress at Ajakpa Field, (OML 90), 10.77 nautical miles South of Forcadoes Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria.

Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has chartered an LNG carrier vessel named AKTORAS from Capital Gas Limited to bolster its shipping capabilities and reduce environmental impact. 

A.P Moller-Maersk plans to make a landmark $600 million investment to expand port infrastructure in Nigeria and modernize operations.

The International Transport Workers' Federation UK has granted funds to Nigeria through the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) to construct a Seafarers Recreation Centre in collaboration with the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Wison (Nantong) Heavy Industry, a subsidiary of Wison Offshore & Marine (WOM), and Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) signed MoU for the construction of a floating LNG project in Nigeria with an eye towards the global LNG market.

In light of the disrupted Nembe Creek trunk line (NCTL) pipeline, Nigeria has resorted to using small river vessels to transport its oil to other vessels.