Navy Releases Seized Logistic Vessel to Owners in Delta

Sylvester Idowu

In line with the directive of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) Warri, recently released a seized vessel, MV Platform Care I, to its owner, Blut Logistics Limited.

While handing over the vessel at the Naval Base, Warri, the navy warned its operators to always obtain necessary documents for their activities as part of precautionary measures to checkmate insecurity in the country.

THISDAY learnt that the vessel was seized in February 2020 for not having regular documents of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) at the point of arrest.

Executive Officer of NNS Delta, Commander Levi Deyin signed the release of the vessel on behalf of the CNS, as well as the Commander NNS Delta, Commodore Abdulhamid Baba-Inna.

Speaking during a brief ceremony marking the handing-over of the vessel, Commander Deyin emphasised the need for operators to acquire relevant documents during operations.

The officer-in-charge of NIMASA Central Zone, Sub-Lieutenant Richard Oluwaferanmi Olalekan, witnessed the handing over of the vessel to a representative of the company.