Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Aysu

On February 6, 2019, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy apprehended the tanker 'Aysu' for conducting illegal operations within Nigeria's territorial waters. The vessel was found to be navigating with expired seaworthiness certificates, raising significant safety concerns. Furthermore, the owner of the 'Aysu' is reported to be in arrears, owing NIMASA approximately $42,000 in dues and levies. In response to the situation, personnel from the Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel to carry out thorough investigations and to interrogate the crew regarding the illegal activities.

In a tense maritime incident on [insert date], the oil tanker "Ebunola" sent out a distress call via VHF radio, alerting authorities to a piracy attack roughly 45 nautical miles south of Brass. The attack occurred around 9 a.m. at geographical coordinates latitude 03°30'N and longitude 06°20'E. Quick to act, Nigerian naval forces stationed aboard the tanker intervened, successfully repelling the assailants and ensuring the safety of the crew and vessel.