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July 9, 2019
TheFederal Government says it has successfully defended its rights in the disputebetween the country and Switzerland in an International Tribunal for the Law ofthe Sea, ITLOS.
TheSolicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Adetayo Apata,Federal Ministry of Justice said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
Apatasaid that the tribunal delivered the important ruling in favour of Nigeria inan order on Provisional measures announced on July 6, 2019.
Thecase is on Nigeria’s arrest and detention of a Swiss-flagged Oil Tanker, itsCrew and Cargo for violating Nigeria’s laws by engaging in ship-to-shiptransfers of fuel oil for use in hydrocarbon production activities in Nigerianwaters without the required permits and authorisation.
He hailed the tribunal’s decision as a `Vindication of Nigeria’s right to proceed with prosecuting these serious violations of Nigerian law, which is a key part of its efforts to combat maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.