Nigeria Ship Explosion in Lagos Harbour

A massive explosion aboard the Britiannia U1 oil barge suspected to be used for illegal bunkering business, occurred at Marina jetty in Lagos.
  • Nigeria:   Lagos Ship Explosion

    This Day, 25 November 2011

    In order to undertake full and conclusive investigation, authorities of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) may have decided to impound the oil barge… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Pandemonium As Oil Vessel Explodes in Lagos

    Vanguard, 22 November 2011

    A deafening explosion rocked Marina area of Lagos Island, yesterday evening, after an oil vessel undergoing repairs in a dock caught fire. The incident, which took place around… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Two Feared Dead in Ship Explosion

    This Day, 22 November 2011

    About two people were feared dead and several others injured in an explosion that emanated from a tanker vessel identified as MT Britaina-U which berthed at the Marina area of… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Ship Explosion Rocks Lagos, Injures One

    The Moment, 22 November 2011

    THERE was massive explosion at Marina jetty in Lagos yesterday evening leaving one person critically injured. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Lagos Ship Explosion Kills One, Damages 13 Cars

    Leadership, 22 November 2011

    An explosion inside a ship anchored on the Marina end of the Lagos waters killed one, injured three and damaged about 13 cars parked at the premises of the United Bank for Africa… Read more »

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