Oil Rig as Vessel under the Cabotage Act 2003 and the Cabotage Amendment Bill 2016
Over the years, the Nigerian maritime industry has witnessed the uncontrolled and illegal participation of foreign shipowners which has been detrimental to the industry. This position necessitated the enactment of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act in 2003. The Cabotage Act was enacted to restrict the participation of foreign vessels in the Nigerian Coastal…