Three cargo ships waiting to anchor in Delta ports
By Tanko Mohammed
Three ships laden with wheat, butane gas and others are awaiting anchorage at the Delta Ports, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reported on Thursday.
NPA disclosed in its daily publication, ‘shipping position’ in Warri.
According to the publication, the vessels are Remi, MV African Jacaranda and MT LPG Laperouse and they are awaiting anchorage at the Escravos and Koko anchorage.
“Two of the vessels are to discharge Wheat and Butane gas at Escravos and Koko anchorage respectively, while the other is at the Escravos for maintenance,” the publication stated.
The Authority said that six ships laden with fuel and others were waiting at the Fair bouy to discharge products.
The publication also stated that nine vessels laden with fuel, bitumen, steel billet and other products were being expected at the Delta ports between May 22 and May 30.
“NPA made three declarations on MT Matrix S Ilu, MT St Ilhaam and S L Aremu all laden with PMS on Thursday,” the authority stated.