US Lifts Restriction On Vessels From Nigeria After 12 Years

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements for vessels calling at Nigerian ports.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who announced the development, described it as a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s maritime sector and a strong affirmation of the country’s progress in strengthening maritime security and implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
The Condition of Entry, which took effect on June 25, 2014, required vessels destined for the United States that had called at d...