Fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges successfully contained – NNPC Ltd

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says the fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges has been successfully contained. 

In a statement Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, said there were no casualties, as all personnel are safe.

“At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1,  Rivers State, spreading to other barges.

“Thanks to the swift response of our emergency teams and industry partners, the fire was successfully contained. The incident did not impact flow station operations.

“NNPC Ltd. prioritizes safety and remains fully committed to environmental protection and operational integrity,” the spokesman said.