GUIDELINES FOR BUNKERING OPERATIONS IN Nigeria (IV)

BUNKERING OPERATIONS

i.        No person shall carry out a bunkering operation by operating a fixed or floating bunkering facility unless in possession of a valid licence issued by the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (HMPR) in accordance with the provisions of these Guidelines.

ii.      A company shall not be eligible for a licence, unless it owns a vessel adequately fitted with well calibrated dispensing facility or a fixed bunkering facility constructed in accordance with DPR guidelines as contain herein and;

a)      In the opinion of the Director of Petroleum Resources the company possesses the requisite facilities and capabilities to provide such service within Nigerian waters; and

b)      Is incorporated under the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

iii.    Bunkering license issued under these Guidelines shall not be transferable, or sublet to a third party.

iv.    The holder of any licence under these guidelines shall comply with all instructions, orders or directives given by the Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources from time to time in relation to bunkering operations.

v.      Every company licensed under these Guidelines shall display such licence during operations and produce same to an officer authorized by the Director of Petroleum Resources on demand.

vi.    No licence shall be issued to a vessel unless it is duly registered in accordance with the NIMASA Cabotage Act, 2003.

vii.  The Director of Petroleum Resources may require the owner, who has applied for a licence or prior renewal of a licence, to bring the vessel to a place at an appointed date and time for inspection by a surveyor or any other person appointed by him.

viii.The Department of Petroleum Resources shall publish detailed Procedure Guides for Bunkering Operations in Nigeria, which shall be the working template for those Inspectors who will be involved in monitoring & supervision of the operations.