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Home » PIB: Operators Want FG To Embrace Flag Of Convenience

PIB: Operators Want FG To Embrace Flag Of Convenience

by Joshua
August 9, 2009
in Uncategorized

For not adopting the more lucrative flag of convenience (FOC) policy in its ships registration, Nigeria may have been losing about $190.650 billion annually in the lifting of crude oil alone.
Nigeria’s ship registry is not an open one and for this reason, experts say that the practice is hampering rapid and strategic development of the oil industry and denying the country of the needed economic boost.
According to a memorandum which was co-authored by two oil firms, namely: MO Energy Limited and Petro Star Nigeria Limited, Nigeria could earn at least $75 million annually from adopting FOC policy for the purpose of its fledging oil and gas sector.
In the memorandum which was submitted last week to the House of Representatives on the on the ongoing debate and public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), it is estimated that about 500,000 are involved in crude oil lifting business globally. Each of them will require between $1,500 and $3,000 to register in a flag of convenience country.
The duo lamented that Nigeria is not befitting maximally form the petroleum sector because it has failed to join the FOC states.
The memorandum co-authored  by two oil firms – Messrs MO Energy Limited and Petro Star   Nigeria Limited – revealed that the Federal Government could generate a minimum of $75 million annually from registration of flags alone which are then hoisted on the ocean-going vessels.
Mr. Jeff Okoli, who presented the memorandum on behalf of the group, said besides the flag registration, the free-flagging had other multiplier effects on the economy because of its potential of generating employment opportunities and creating wealth for Nigerians.
“Other areas of value added  activities include monthly supply of about 3,000 litres of prima and 5,000 litres of marine finishing coat per vessel on board monthly, paints, manpower for each vessel, under the International Maritime Organisation regulation, to which flag states must ensure compliance. This would also generate millions of dollars and high volume of jobs for Nigeria and her citizens.
“Apart from the financial and job analysis of the benefits accruable to the government and people of Nigeria, it would also lead to the development of Nigeria’s shipping tanker fleet, associated transfer of technology, control of the mechanics of sea transportation and capacity development,” the memorandum said.
He said countries such as United States, Britain, Iran and Iraq are good examples where vessel-flagging opportunities have paid off.
In order to actualise this area of business, the group said, the Federal Government should ensure through policy mechanism or legislation, that cargo owners give preference to Nigerian flagged vessels to load cargo abroad.
Okoli said by adopting the policy, government would be encouraging ship owners to take up Nigerian flags, reduce demurrage and discourage foreign domination of the crude oil lifting business

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