An Examination of the legal and environmental implications of the burning of laden oil vessels in Nigeria
Date
2024
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International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education (IJOLACLE)
Abstract
Overview of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Environmental and maritime protection laws in Nigeria. Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) act. International maritime laws and conventions. International convention for the safety of life at sea (SOLAS). International convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL). United nations convention on the law of the sea (UNCLOS) Overview of incidents involving laden oil vessel burning. Environmental impact assessment.
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The burning of laden oil vessels in Nigeria raises significant legal and environmental concerns. This practice violates international maritime laws and has devastating consequences for the marine ecosystem and coastal communities. This paper delves into the critical issue of the illegal burning of laden oil vessels in Nigeria, a practice that has severe environmental, economic, and legal implications.