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15. (1)   A person shall not import or export petroleum liquids or natural 
gas or its derivatives through a port in Nigeria other than a prescribed 
port. 
(2) A person who intends to import or export petroleum liquids or natural 
gas or its derivatives through a port other than the prescribed port, shall 
apply to the Authority in writing, stating the quality, quantity and nature 
of the petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives to be imported 
or exported. 
Entry into 
prescribed 
port 
16. A vessel entering a Nigerian harbour shall comply with statutory 
requirements for berthing, loading and discharge of petroleum liquids or 
natural gas or its derivatives. 
Compliance 
with statutory 
requirements 
for berthing 
17. (1)          The master of a vessel carrying petroleum liquids or natural 
gas or its derivatives shall upon entry into a prescribed port, deliver a 
written declaration to the Authority, stating the- 
(a) quantity and quality of petroleum liquids or natural gas or its 
derivatives contained in the vessel; and 
(b) quantity and quality of petroleum liquids or natural gas or its 
derivatives intended to land at that port or any other port in Nigeria and 
specifying the port and type of product. 
 
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulation (1) of this regulation, 
where the agent of a vessel delivers the written declaration to the 
harbour master in anticipation of a vessel's arrival, the master of the vessel 
may not be required to make any declaration. 
  
(3) A vessel shall not commence discharge of petroleum liquids or 
natural gas or its derivatives without the prior clearance of the Authority. 
Declaration of 
quantity and 
quality of  
petroleum 
liquids or 
natural gas or 
its derivatives 
carried by 
vessels entering 
harbour 
18. (1)           Petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives shall not 
be exported from Nigeria without a valid wholesale supply licence. 
(2)          A person exporting petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives 
Declaration 
by vessel