NIMASA reopened three jetties and port facilities recently closed

    Following partial compliance and written commitments to remedy all identified deficiencies of the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, said it has reopened three jetties and port facilities recently closed.
    The facilities are Heyden Petroleum Jetty, Ijora Lagos; Waziri Jetty, Dockyard Road Apapa, Lagos and Starz Marine Shipyard Limited, Onne in Rivers State.
   All three facilities have already taken steps towards complying with the provisions of the code and also provided commitments in writing to the agency to remedy the lapses that led to the initial closure within the shortest time possible.
    The reopening of these facilities is in line with the management’s commitment to create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the maritime industry in line with global best practices.