Five Injured as Tanker and Container Ship Collide in Nigerian Waters

Five crew members sustained injuries after a collision between the Nigerian-flagged tanker Lady Martina and the Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Valparaiso at Bonny Inner Anchorage on May 20, resulting in an oil spill and emergency response operations. Following the incident, Lady Martina drifted ashore and grounded along the Bonny Channel, while Maersk Valparaiso remained aground at the anchorage awaiting damage assessment. NIMASA deployed emergency response personnel to the scene, evacuated the injured crew for treatment, and launched a full investigation as authorities began environmental monitoring to contain the oil sheen and assess the impact.