MV Vigeo Adebola had a port list on 10th February, 2022 due
to the fact that it received potable fresh water from a barge and it received
all in the port fresh water tank.
The vessel owners were able to correct the list on the 13th
February, 2022 by transferring some of the potable fresh water to the starboard
side in order to have an even keel.
Throughout this period, the Surveyors from the Nigerian
Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) constantly monitored the
vessel until the operation was completed and the vessel relocated.
It is noteworthy that at no point was the vessel having a
negative metacentric height and vessel owners and captains are assured of
safety of navigation on the Channel.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, gave the
assurance that the Agency will continue to work with relevant authorities and
stakeholders in ensuring the waterways and channels are safe for navigation.
“Let me use this opportunity to assure vessel owners,
captains and all stakeholders, of the Agency’s commitment to its mandate, which
includes maritime safety, geared towards safety of navigation of vessels in
Nigerian territorial waters”, Jamoh said.
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