NIMASA Intervenes In Shell Petroleum Oil Spill

BY GBOGBOWA GBOWA

The executive management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sued for peace following Saturday, December 14, 2024 oil spill at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.

A statement issued on Sunday by the NIMASA Head of Public Relations Department, Osagie Edward said the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline.

According to the statement, the SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighboring communities.

“Although the spill has reached the shoreline, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center.

“The agency is collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm as NIMASA is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restore affected areas.”