Customs: Vessel Sealed over Incomplete Document, Illegal PMS Discharge

Why Customs sealed PMS-laden vessel at Tincan

Nigeria Customs Service explains why it sealed the MT NY Maria vessel discharging PMS at Tincan Island Port without proper clearance, citing NCS Act 2023 v

Missing vessel documents prompted Customs action, not petrol blockade — TinCan Customs PRO

By Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Command, has explained the circumstances surrounding the sealing of a vessel discharging petroleum products at the MRS/Dantata Jetty, stating that the action followed alleged violations of extant Customs procedures and documentation requirements. Speaking to Vanguard on the development, Tincan Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Custom, SC, Oscar Ivara disclo…

Customs: Vessel sealed over incomplete document, illegal PMS discharge

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has said the vessel discharging crude oil products at the

Customs defends action against vessel discharging PMS without clearance

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, has defended its enforcement action against the vessel MT NY Maria, saying officers acted lawfully after the ship began discharging Premium Motor Spirit without Customs clearance. In a statement on Thursday, 28 May 2026, the Command said the vessel was found offloading PMS at the MRS … The post Customs defends action against vessel discharging PMS without clearance appeared first on Datel…

Tincan Customs Clarifies Enforcement Action On Vessel Discharging PMS

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has clarified circumstances surrounding enforcement actions taken on the vessel MT NY Maria, which was found discharging Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) without requisite Customs clearance at the MRS Terminal (Dantata Jetty), Tin Can Island Port. The Command, in a statement issued on Thursday, 28 May 2026, said the actions taken by its officers were lawful, procedural, and fully supporte…

Customs probes vessel for discharging petrol ‘without clearance’ at Tin Can port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port command, says it is probing a vessel, identified as MT NY Maria, for discharging premium motor spirit (PMS) without the required customs clearance at the MRS terminal (Dantata Jetty) in Tin Can Island port.   In a statement on Thursday, Oscar Ivara, public relations officer of the command, said the vessel arrived from Dangote refinery and was boarded by officers of the boarding and rummaging…