Azman cancels flight operations over safety audit

… as NLNG cargo arrives Portugal March 23

Chinazor Megbolu |

An indigenous airliner, Azman Air temporarily cancelled its operations in a bid to undergo a safety audit.

The organisation said the suspension was as a result of the “comprehensive” audit of its internal safety processes which will be supervised by aviation regulators.

“These actions are imminent as there is need to reposition in order to serve you better.
“We understand the impact of these disruptions on your travels, and we deeply apologise,” Azman management said.

The airline also noted that it is aiming to demonstrate its “commitment” to safety.

“We are working round the clock to ensure the necessary tasks are done and operations restored within a short period of time,” it said.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Liquidfied Natural Gas (NLNG) cargo is expected to arrive Portugal by March 23, 2021.

The cargo will be received by REN’s Sines LNG import terminal located at Portugal’s Atlantic coast.

According to the data provided by the Port of Sines, the 175,000-cbm carrier LNG Port-Harcourt II has already left Nigeria LNG facility on Bonny Island and is set to dock at the terminal in Portugal anytime soon.

The report also stated that the LNG vessel carrying the cargo was delivered to Bonny Gas Transport (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG, at 2015 year end from the South Korean shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries.

The Sines LNG terminal, the data stated, has a nominal sendout capacity of 600,000 cubic meters per hour (5.26 bcm annually), with a peak capacity of 900,000 cubic meters per hour.