NIMASA Calls For Calm As Oil Spill Rocks SPDC Bonny Terminal

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has called for calm after an oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Loading Terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State on Saturday, December 14, 2024

The safety agency noted that the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline at the facility.

This development was announced in a statement issued and signed by Head, Public Relations of the agency, Osagie Edward on Sunday.

According to the statement, SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighbouring communities.

The statement reads, “On Saturday, December 14, 2024, an oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.

“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 center. 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”.