The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has launched an investigation into the fire incident that engulfed the Britania U, a drilling platform at Ajakpa Field, (OML 90), 10.77 nautical miles South of Forcadoes Terminal in Delta State.
NIMASA said in line with its mandate under the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, its Marine Accident Investigation Unit is expected to unravel the direct and remote causes of the unfortunate mishap.
The Director General of the agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola
in a statement said The outcome of the investigation will be published and recommendations arising therefrom implemented.
The statement had disclosed that All nineteen crew members onboard the ill-fated Britania U drilling platform were successfully rescued from the Vessel.
NIMASA said it had collaborated with other responding Agencies and first responders to ensure the safe rescue and evacuation of the crew and other exposed persons during the incident.
Meanwhile, The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has set up an incident command center in the office of the Agency’s Executive Director Operations, to prepare an effective situation-based response plan against oil spillage or other incidents affecting the marine environment and safety of navigation.
