NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY PETROLEUM WHARF (APAPA) BY-LAWS

By-laws establish safety and operational rules for the Petroleum Wharf at Apapa Port. They target tanker operators and terminal staff handling petroleum products. This prevents accidents and environmental damage during petroleum handling.

What Is This Policy?

By-laws establishing safety, operational, and environmental rules specific to the Petroleum Wharf at Apapa Port, governing the handling, storage, and loading of petroleum products at this facility.

Who Does It Target?

Tanker operators and petroleum product importers Terminal operators at the Apapa petroleum wharf NPA and DPR inspection officers Fire safety and emergency response personnel

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Prevent fires, explosions, spillages, and environmental contamination at the Apapa petroleum wharf through rigorous safety rules for petroleum handling and tanker operations.

Key Features

Hot Work Prohibition: Prohibits welding, cutting, and other ignition-source activities near petroleum operations without specific permits. Spill Prevention: Mandates containment measures, hose integrity checks, and spill response plans for all petroleum transfers. Tanker Procedures: Prescribes step-by-step procedures for tanker arrival, mooring, hose connection, and cargo transfer. Emergency Response: Requires all personnel to be trained in petroleum wharf emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Petroleum Wharf, Apapa Port, Lagos Beneficiaries: Port workers; Lagos communities; environment Funding: NPA

How to Access

Tanker operators must submit pre-arrival safety declarations Fire safety inspection required before each petroleum transfer All personnel on the wharf must hold valid safety training certificates Application method: Pre-arrival coordination through NPA Apapa Port Management.

Important Terms

Violations of fire safety by-laws at a petroleum wharf attract criminal prosecution Environmental spills at the wharf create strict liability for the operator NPA may suspend wharf operations for persistent safety failures

Official Resources

Website: https://www.nigerianports.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) — Apapa Port Management

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Nigerian Ports Authority Act Cap N126 LFN 2004, the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act 2007, the Customs and Excise Management Act, and SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) standards. Draws additionally on the Petroleum Act 2021, the Department of Petroleum Resources safety regulations, and the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT).