Category: Maritime

LNG Projects Get $31.7m Financial Support From EU
August 4, 2020 No Responses

LNG Projects Get $31.7m Financial Support From EU

Two Spanish LNG bunkering projects have received financial backing to the tune of €27 million ($31.7 million) from the European Commission. The funds have been secured through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) mechanism, which promotes more sustainable and efficient transport. Specifically,...
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MWUN Seeks Compliance With Govt Directives On Stevedores, Dockworkers
August 4, 2020 No Responses

MWUN Seeks Compliance With Govt Directives On Stevedores, Dockworkers

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), on Monday has called on dock labour employers and private operators to comply with government directive on the use of registered stevedores and dockworkers.  In a statement on Monday,President General of MWUN, Mr ...
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Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy
August 3, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy

The President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS), Capt. Tony Onoharigho, on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to re-engage the services of Global West Specialist Vessels (GWSV) in the fight against piracy.In a statement, Onogharigho hinged the appeal on ...
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NIMASA Seeks More Collaboration With Stevedoring Firms
August 1, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Seeks More Collaboration With Stevedoring Firms

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared renewed commitment towards furthering the interest of stevedores as captured in the 2014 Stevedoring Regulation.    Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated...
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Maersk Unveils Digital Supply Chain Management Platform
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Maersk Unveils Digital Supply Chain Management Platform

Maersk is launching a digital platform that aims to assist small and medium-sized companies to manage and simplify their supply chains.  The platform will strengthen the company’s position as a global integrator of container logistics, Maersk said.&nbsp...
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Shipping Firm Incures $803,000 Fine Over Unfair Trade
July 28, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Firm Incures $803,000 Fine Over Unfair Trade

South Korean Fair Trade Commission has fined shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for unfair trade with its subcontractors. The KRW 970 million ($805,000) fine is described as the highest fine yet to be imposed by the anti-trust regulator for...
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LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh
July 25, 2020 No Responses

LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh

Asian spot Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices held steady this week, under pressure from surplus cargoes in the region as inventory levels in top importing countries remain full.Some enquiries for winter cargoes could boost prices in coming months, several t...
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Greece Exempts Seafarers From Entry Restriction
July 24, 2020 No Responses

Greece Exempts Seafarers From Entry Restriction

Greece has exempted seafarers from COVID-19-related travel restrictions, meeting its pledge to the IMO to facilitate crew change.   GAC Greece said that the Greek government has allowed seafarers entry into its country together with citizens of the following...
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NIMASA, Customs To Strengthen Partnership On Temporay Importation Permit, Security
July 23, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA, Customs To Strengthen Partnership On Temporay Importation Permit, Security

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed to collaborate to tackle issues of Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) and waterways insecurity in the country. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a...
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Shippers‘ Council Partners NAICOM On Insurance Cover For Containers
July 22, 2020 No Responses

Shippers‘ Council Partners NAICOM On Insurance Cover For Containers

The Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) in partnership with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is to introduce insurance cover for containers as part of measure to reduce the cost of doing business at the nation’s seaports.  Executive Secretary of NS...
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Shippers’ Council Threatens To Sanction Firms Over Arbitrary Charges
July 22, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Threatens To Sanction Firms Over Arbitrary Charges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has threatened to take action against shipping companies/agencies, seaport terminal operators and off-dock terminals over arbitrary charges. In a statement on Tuesday, Mrs Rakiya Zubairu, Head of Public Relations, NSC, ex...
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EU Bankrolls Electrification Of Seaport Terminals
July 21, 2020 No Responses

EU Bankrolls Electrification Of Seaport Terminals

The Port of Valencia has secured aid from the European Commission for two projects aimed at facilitating and accelerating the possibility of connecting ships to the electricity grid. The first of these, the Global EALING Project, European flagship action for.....
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NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment
July 21, 2020 No Responses

NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated need for  more truck terminals outside seaport environment.  Speaking at the 14th Annual Business Law e-conference, Bala Usman also explained that NPA is n...
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NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers
July 21, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has vowed to go tougher with untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignored safety procedures and endanger the passengers’ lives. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh...
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