The Nigerian Navy said it detained and handed over a suspected smugglers’ vessel to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for switching off its transponder.
Capt. Suleiman Mohammed, First Lieutenant, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, told newsmen during the handover of the vessel, MV Dandellan Grace to NIMASA on Saturday.
He alleged that crew members of the vessel switched off the vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder with intent to remain hidden from detection by security agencies.
“MV Dandallan Grace was granted approval to load diesel from Tonimas Storage and discharge its content at Julius Berger Yard in Port Harcourt.
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City sells Glauc C field as patch wind down continues
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The City of Medicine Hat has sold its strongest producing oil field with elected officials and administrators saying the risks of spending more cash to boost profits in the oil business are too great for a local government to take on.
The sale of municipality’s one-quarter interest in the 2,700-barrel per day “Glauc C” field, was announced and approved at Monday’s city council meeting.