Drilling rigs do not qualify as vessels under the Cabotage Act

BusinessDay | 17-09-2026 12:16am |

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that drilling rigs do not qualify as vessels under the Cabotage Act. The judgment was delivered in the case of Noble Drilling (Nigeria) Limited v. Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. The court's decision clarifies the scope of the Cabotage Act regarding drilling rigs. The ruling has implications for the maritime and oil drilling sectors.

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