Lagos, June 13, 2023: The management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprises Ltd., promoters of Lekki Deep Sea Port, has confirmed the delivery of two 80-ton Bollard Pull tugboats from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Laurence Smith, the Chief Operating Officer, Lekki Port, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith said the tugboats christened M.T MAIKOKO and M.T DA-OPUKORO would enhance efficient port services and reduce cargo turnaround time at the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the neoteric tugboats are the first of the 2813 Azimuth Stern Drive model to be available in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the tugboats with manoeuvrability of 360 degrees, would enhance the manoeuvring of large capacity vessels of 300 metres LOA and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This, he said, was essential to Lekki Port for the smooth berthing of large vessels by assisting their movement from the approach channel to the quay wall and also departure from the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith said the tugboats by the NPA was another crucial milestone for Lekki Port as a critical element of marine services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that it would further position the port as the standard bearer for port operations in West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith, however, commended the NPA for demonstrating a steadfast commitment toward the success of the port as a shareholder and a regulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe NPA has consistently shown commitment to the success of Lekki Port, and this commitment is further demonstrated by the investment in the state-of-the-art equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey also ensure efficient provision of marine services with regards to arrival\/departure of vessels and technological systems that support the marine traffic process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lekki Port is a multipurpose deep-sea port in the Lagos Free Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is the most modern and deepest seaport in West Africa, offering critical support to burgeoning commercial operations in Lagos State, across Nigeria, and the entire West African region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The port, which commenced commercial operations in April, operates in line with global standards and has world-class facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lagos, June 13, 2023: The management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprises Ltd., promoters of Lekki Deep Sea Port, has confirmed the delivery of two 80-ton Bollard Pull tugboats from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Mr Laurence Smith, the Chief Operating Officer, Lekki Port, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Smith said the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47970,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1366,949],"tags":[1288],"class_list":["post-50860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-economy","tag-lekki-port","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"yoast_head":"\n