Lagos, Dec. 16, 2024 – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it is monitoring the oil spill at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal in Bonny, Rivers State.
NIMASA disclosed this in a statement, assuring members of the public that it was on top of the situation.
It attributed the incident, which occurred on Saturday, Dec.14, 2024, to a ruptured pipeline.
NIMASA said the SPDC had 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,” it said. (GBN)
