Distressed Vessel Evacuated From Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne

Nigerian flagged Motor Vessel, MV Vigeo Adebola, which was reported to be distressed midstream Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne in Rivers State due to operational error, has been moved to a better location from the FOT Onne Channel.
MV Vigeo Adebola had a port list on February 10, 2022, due to the fact that it received potable freshwater from a barge and it received all in the port freshwater tank.
The vessel owners were able to correct the list on February 13, 2022, by transferring some of the potable freshwaters to the starboard side in order to have an even keel.

During the 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 the safety of navigation on the Channel.
Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, assured that the agency will continue to work with relevant authorities and stakeholders in ensuring the waterways and channels remain 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 the protection of navigation of vessels on the Nigerian territorial waters,” he said.