May 29, 2026
By Efe Onodjae
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced investigation into the collision involving container vessel MV Maersk Valparaiso and oil tanker MT Lady Martina at Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State.
The incident, which occurred on May 20, 2026, has been classified by the Bureau as a “Very Serious Marine Casualty”.
In a statement issued yesterday by the director, public affairs and family assistance of NSIB, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, the bureau said it had immediately activated its marine occurrence response protocols after receiving notification of the incident.
