The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says it will share details of her findings from the helicopter crash into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
This was just as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) otherwise called the black box was recovered this weekend through an inter-Agency collaboration involving NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the NNPC, HydroDive and other local and international search and rescue partners.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola while commenting on the incident, commended all agencies of government for the swift, and well-coordinated inter Agency partnership for the search and recovery operations.
Mobereola, in a statement issued on Sunday by Head, Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward, noted that NIMASA wold share information on the incident with the International Maritime Organisation.
He said: “In line with international maritime safety standards, NIMASA will report the findings about the helicopter crash into the Atlantic Ocean to the International Maritime Organisation IMO via the Global Integrated Shipping Information System GISIS.
“By sharing the findings of the offshore Port Harcourt helicopter crash with the IMO, we at NIMASA demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and cooperation within the global maritime community”.
“The Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) is an online platform developed by the IMO to support the timely and accurate reporting of incidents, accidents, and other essential maritime data.
“This platform enables member states to share information crucial to improving safety protocols, updating best practices, and fostering international cooperation.”
Mobereola noted that NIMASA was committed to working closely with all relevant agencies to determine the cause of the incident and to take all necessary steps to prevent future occurrences.
He added: “With the recovery of the black box, over 80 per cent of the helicopter wreck had been recovered. Other items recovered include rotor, three blades, engine, gearbox, windows, cockpit overhead panels, the Electronic Locator, Transmitter (ELT) and the tail. All the recovered wreck is on a dump barge.
“Our deepest sympathies are with the NNPC, the families, and loved ones of those affected by this unfortunate incident. Safety is a paramount commitment for us at NIMASA, and we remain resolute in our partnership with the Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders to ensure effective, rapid response in emergencies.”