The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a full-scale investigation into the collision involving a container vessel and an oil tanker at Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State.
The marine incident, which occurred on May 20, 2026, has been classified by the Bureau as a “Very Serious Marine Casualty.”
In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, the NSIB disclosed that it immediately activated its marine emergency response protocols upon receiving reports of the collision.
According to the Bureau, a specialised investigation team was dispatched to Onne and Bonny on May 22 to begin preliminary investigations and preserve vital evidence linked to the incident.
“The team boarded both vessels and carried out extensive evidence-gathering procedures, including interviews with the Masters and essential crew members. Relevant operational documents and navigational records were also secured for analysis,” the statement said.
