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NNPC destroys 134 Illegal Refineries Recently

A destroyed refinery  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited( NNPCL) says it has destroyed 134 illegal refineries in the last few weeks.  Also, the company said  63 illegal pipeline connections were uncovered during the the weeks .  The corporation, In a visual report, stated that at about 2 am on Sunday, a joint team of security agents discovered a large wooden boat illicitly loading stolen crude oil from Barge AGS01 within the OML 18 operating area, noted intelligence report a large wooden wooden boat was caught receiving crude oil from the barge.  According to the state-owned oil firm, while the barge was towed away with a tugboat in custody, five speedboats used in towing the large wooden boat to the illegal loading site were also detained and the particulars of the tugboats and barge used for the operation were reportedly seized for further investigation.  It further said that two large boats, which involve
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NPA: NIMASA Hands Over Site To Technical Partners

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR, middle flanked by the Managing Director, Melsmore, Mr. Danny Fuchs (left) and the Chief Engineer of Melsmore, Mr. Givol Yaron during the handing over of the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore. The event was held at the headquarters of the Agency in Lagos


By Favour & Akinola Ajibade

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore. 

In line with the agreement between the duo, the partners are expected to liaise with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in order to finalize site management, which include risk assessment in preparation to move the Modular floating Dock to the Continental Shipyard for the commencement of full operations.

Also, NIMASA and the partners have agreed to invite manufacturers of the Floating Dock, Damen Shipyard to join in recommissioning the Dockyard, while site preparations are ongoing. The aim is to ensure the deployment of Floating Dock in the shortest possible time.

Speaking at the event, the NIMASA's Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, emphasised the need  to review the action plan in the light of realities on ground with detailed deliverables, and key performance indicators with clearly stated timelines.

Recall that Nigerians have been waiting for the deployment of the Modular Floating Dock, a national asset, which has potentials to boost maritime trade, create jobs, develop skills of workers, while at the same time, attract foreign investment and further prevent capital flight in the country.

In his remarks, the Managing Director, Melsmore, Mr. Danny Fuchs thanked the agency for the opportunity to work on the project, while giving assurance that the firm is prepared to handle the movement of the floating dock from the naval dockyard to the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL).


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