US coast guard lifts 12-year entry restriction on US-bound ships from Nigeria

The United States Coast Guard has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, according to a statement from the Federal Government. The Condition of Entry, which was imposed in 2014, required additional security measures and heightened scrutiny for Nigerian vessels entering the US.

Over the past two years, the Coast Guard conducted four comprehensive assessments of Nigeria's maritime security framework and port facilities, which demonstrated significant progress in maritime security performance and implementation of the ISPS Code. The lifting of the Condition of Entry is seen as a major milestone for Nigeria's maritime sector, affirming the progress made in strengthening maritime security and complying with international standards.

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