Ship Arrest in Nigeria is a bold and pioneering guide around everything relating to ship arrests, and covers both fundamental and advanced concepts in a practical, nuanced style. Authored by maritime lawyer Dr. Emeka Akabogu, Ship Arrest in Nigeria is a wide-ranging coverage of the Nigerian admiralty jurisdiction, and unfurls an expert navigation through technical, practical and controversial aspects of this most intriguing subject that is central to international trade and commerce. In his foreword to the book, revered maritime lawyer and author, Louis Mbanefo SAN, observed – “Dr. Emeka Akabogu has made a very significant contribution by publishing the present work Ship Arrest in Nigeria . This highly scholarly and well-researched publication presents a comprehensive treatise on the subject.”
The 2nd edition published in 2024 is now updated to include amendments and innovations introduced by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023.