Water transporters and boat operators working on Lagos waters have called the attention of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to an oil tanker; MT Vanin which is currently sinking on Lagos waters.
Sources around the Liverpool under bridge in Apapa Lagos who spoke with Shipping Position Daily under conditions of anonymity explained that the vessel was seen wavering around about 1.5 nautical miles away from Lagos anchorage.
Water transporters and boat operators working on Lagos waters have called the attention of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to an oil tanker; MT Vanin which is currently sinking on Lagos waters.
Sources around the Liverpool under bridge in Apapa Lagos who spoke with Shipping Position Daily under conditions of anonymity explained that the vessel was seen wavering around about 1.5 nautical miles away from Lagos anchorage.
According to eye witness reports, the crew on board the ship were sighted using a pumping machine to bail water from the ship in order to prevent it from sinking finally.
The vessel is also reported to be empty, but is also reportedly waiting for cargo to carry.
A source told our correspondent that, "the vessel is gradually sinking as a result of the negligence of the owners of the ship, they seat in their office not concerned about the repercussion of the ship sinking".
Continuing, he said "NIMASA should quickly come to the rescue and savage the ship because if nothing is done and the ship finally goes aground, it will have a ripple effect on other vessels within the area and even on the environment" a source said.
Investigations revealed that the vessel MT Vanin is one of the ships under the management of Dellion Shipping Resources Limited.
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