NIMASA Shuts Down ShellPlux, TMDK Facilities Over ISPS Code Violations
By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut down the facilities of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, over International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) ISPS Code violations.
The agency in a press statement signed by the Head Public Relations, Edward Osagie explained that this was in line with its role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria. .
The agency said the enforcement action followed persistent non-compliance by the facilities with the provisions of the ISPS Code, despite several formal warnings.
The move aligns with global best practices and is in accordance with Section 79(f) of the ISPS Code Implementation Regulations (2014), which mandates the closure of any facility that remains in violation for over three calendar months.
Speaking on the development, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the Agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain, according to a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations, NIMASA, Edwards Osagie..
“In wielding the big stick, we acted only as a last resort,” he said. “Our primary goal is to enforce safety and security practices across Nigerian ports and jetties. At a time when we are collaborating with the United States Coast Guard to lift the conditions of entry on vessels from Nigeria, we cannot afford lapses that jeopardize our progress.”
Dr. Mobereola added that the facilities would be reopened once all compliance requirements are satisfactorily met, acknowledging their important role in service delivery and trade facilitation. Our Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola is committed to enhanced sustainable trade facilitation for the maritime sector in a safe and conducive environment.
The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance maritime and port security, particularly for facilities engaged in international trade.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut down the facilities of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, over International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) ISPS Code violations.
The agency in a press statement signed by the Head Public Relations, Edward Osagie explained that this was in line with its role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria. .
The agency said the enforcement action followed persistent non-compliance by the facilities with the provisions of the ISPS Code, despite several formal warnings.
The move aligns with global best practices and is in accordance with Section 79(f) of the ISPS Code Implementation Regulations (2014), which mandates the closure of any facility that remains in violation for over three calendar months.
Speaking on the development, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the Agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain, according to a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations, NIMASA, Edwards Osagie..
“In wielding the big stick, we acted only as a last resort,” he said. “Our primary goal is to enforce safety and security practices across Nigerian ports and jetties. At a time when we are collaborating with the United States Coast Guard to lift the conditions of entry on vessels from Nigeria, we cannot afford lapses that jeopardize our progress.”
Dr. Mobereola added that the facilities would be reopened once all compliance requirements are satisfactorily met, acknowledging their important role in service delivery and trade facilitation. Our Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola is committed to enhanced sustainable trade facilitation for the maritime sector in a safe and conducive environment.
The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance maritime and port security, particularly for facilities engaged in international trade.
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