The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has set up an incident command center in the office of child environment and safety of navigation.
This followed signals received on Thursday, 18th July, 2024 from the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center, RMRCC, Lagos, that Britania U, a drilling platform was under distress at Ajakpa Field, (OML 90), 10.77 nautical miles South of Forcados Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria.
All nineteen crew members aboard the ill-fated Britania U drilling platform were successfully rescued from the Vessel.
NIMASA 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.
Also, in line with its mandate under the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, the Agency’s Marine Accident Investigation Unit has launched an investigation into the direct and remote causes of this unfortunate mishap.
The outcome of the investigation will be published and recommendations arising therefrom implemented.