The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, due to persistent non-compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
The enforcement action follows several formal warnings issued to the facilities, which failed to meet the required security standards.
The shutdown 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.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain.
“Our primary goal is to enforce safety and security practices across Nigerian ports and jetties,” he said.
“We cannot afford lapses that jeopardize our progress, especially as we collaborate with the United States Coast Guard to lift the conditions of entry on vessels from Nigeria.”
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.
The shutdown highlights NIMASA’s efforts to enhance maritime security and safety in Nigeria’s ports and jetties.
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