Tag: Oil Theft

JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members
August 30, 2023 No Responses

JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members

THE Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Tuesday arrested an oil vessel MV Ofuoma and 10 crew members conveying alleged illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers. The Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS Commander,...
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Oil Theft: Nigeria Releases Seized Norwegian Oil Tanker
May 29, 2023 No Responses

Oil Theft: Nigeria Releases Seized Norwegian Oil Tanker

The Nigerian Navy on Sunday returned a Norwegian-registered vessel, MT Heroic Idun, caught attempting to steal Nigeria’s crude oil in August 2022. The navy arrested the oil tanker and its 26 Indian, Pilipino, Sri Lankan and Polish nationals in August...
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<strong>Oil Theft: Presidential Panel Urges Stiffer Penalties</strong>
February 22, 2023 No Responses

Oil Theft: Presidential Panel Urges Stiffer Penalties

The Federal Government’ Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft/Losses has called for deliberate conversations to drive legal reforms that would provide stiffer penalties.  The Chairman of the Panel, retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu, made the call in his...
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Oil Theft: NIMASA To Deploy Special Mission Aircraft
July 15, 2022 No Responses

Oil Theft: NIMASA To Deploy Special Mission Aircraft

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has given assurances that two special mission aircrafts in the deep blue project fleet of the agency will be deployed to fight oil theft and protect...
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