The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has acquired and deployed International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-registered modern marine crafts at the Lekki corridor to enhance the berthing of vessels at the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Seaport. Christened MT IRAGBIJI and MT BAMA, the 80 tonnes bollard-pull tugboats are expected to support port security, patrol and surveillance to deliver efficient pilotage and towage services to support the growing cargo evacuation of the Lekki maritime corridor. Speaking at the commissioning yesterday, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said the deployment of the multi-functional capacity tugboats would enhance the smooth operation of
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