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Inquiriy into tanker accident inaugurated
The Marine Board of Inquiry set up by the Federal Ministry of Transport to look into spillage from the "Concep" at Tin Can Island, four years ago has commenced sitting in Lagos. The Chief Magistrate Nureni Kuranga listed its terms of reference to include investigating the circumstances that led to the incident, authenticating the veracity of the incident as reported, ascertaining the legal status of the vessel and its tonnage capacity, find out if it was covered by the relevant insurance policy as provided for by the International Oil Pollution Compensation, IOPC, Funds Convention, determining the legal beneficiaries of any compensation arising and make any other recommendation that the committee may deem appropriate. He called on all stakeholders in the maritime sector to work with the Federal Government towards establishing a Marine Accident Investigation Bureau as this would ensure that investigation is carried out when evidence are still fresh and victims compensated without delay. Kuranga assured the victims of the oil spillage that the board would leave no stone unturned towards making recommendations and suggestions that would assist the Federal Government in making a position that will further assist the IOPC London at making a fair and just decision. He appealed to members of the public, stakeholders, organisations and groups to come up with information and suggestions that could help the board in its assignment. Officials of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) testified during the inaugural sitting. Report with photo: http://www.codewit.com/nigeria-news/6390-nigeria-inquiry-into-lagos-vessel-spillage-begins
SAMSA publishes foto series
The sinking of the "Phoenix" http://ports.co.za/news/news_2011_09_12_01.php#three
Sinking Phoenix
Report with photo of sinking vessel: http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/phoenix-the-last-moments-1.1133863
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