By Seun Ibiyemi
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that an oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
The incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline. 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 centre.
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 restoring affected areas.