Tag: Vessel

Maritime

FG moves to unlock cabotage fund after 20-year delay

Following more than 20 years of setbacks, the Federal Government has taken fresh steps to unlock the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund for Nigerian shipowners, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed lenders to expedite the processing of applications. Oyetola instructed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to collaborate with […]

Maritime

Navy arrests two vessels with ₦4bn stolen crude oil

The Nigerian Navy has arrested two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, with over 939 metric tons of suspected stolen crude oil worth over N4 billion. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that 26 crew members were also arrested in the operations. The Commander, Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear […]