Category: Maritime

Union Raises Concerns Over Workplace Safety At Terminal
September 14, 2018 No Responses

Union Raises Concerns Over Workplace Safety At Terminal

 The Maritime Union of Australia has raised concerns over unsafe working conditions at the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT). Namely, the trade union’s Deputy National Secretary Will Tracey informed that a rise in work hours and inadequate manning has led to an...
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Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya Set For Maritime Pact
September 13, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya Set For Maritime Pact

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed that regional collaboration is key to developing Africa’s maritime sector, stating the Agency’s commitment to continue to reposition ...
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Doraleh Terminal: Djibouti Nationalises PDSA Shares
September 12, 2018 No Responses

Doraleh Terminal: Djibouti Nationalises PDSA Shares

The Republic of Djibouti has decided to nationalize, with immediate effect, all the shares and corporate rights held by Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA) in the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) company. As explained, the move was made to protect the...
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NIMASA Boss In Hamburg, Urges Europe To Embrace China Model In Africa
September 10, 2018 No Responses

NIMASA Boss In Hamburg, Urges Europe To Embrace China Model In Africa

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has charged foreign investors to tap in to the opportunities that abound in the African maritime sector.   Dakuku who spoke at the Nigerian Business Summi...
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First Ocean Cleanup System Debuts
September 10, 2018 No Responses

First Ocean Cleanup System Debuts

The Dutch non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup, launched the world’s first ocean cleanup system from the San Francisco Bay on September 8.  The cleanup system, named System 001, is heading to a location 240 nautical miles offshore for a two-week...
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Capes To Install Scrubbers
September 9, 2018 No Responses

Capes To Install Scrubbers

The exhaust gas cleaning system or the scrubber has been the buzzword for the industry ahead of the approaching 2020 sulphur cap. Industry opinions vary on whether to proceed with the installation of scrubbers or pursue other options like marine...
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Maersk Adds Digital Freight Forwarder To Its Brand
September 4, 2018 No Responses

Maersk Adds Digital Freight Forwarder To Its Brand

Digital freight forwarder Twill has changed its brand affiliation from Damco to Maersk, Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk said. Maersk explained that the realigning of the brand will make it possible to offer Twill to all Maersk...
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1st LNG-Fueled Ship Begins Final Sea Trials
September 3, 2018 No Responses

1st LNG-Fueled Ship Begins Final Sea Trials

The world’s first cruise ship that can be powered by low-emission Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will be going on its first short trip,sail for Eemshaven in the Netherlands for final fit-out and sea trials at the end of September, 2018...
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Maersk’s Fuel Costs to Rise by $2B Per Annum
August 31, 2018 No Responses

Maersk’s Fuel Costs to Rise by $2B Per Annum

The annual fuel bill of Danish shipping giant A.P.Moller Maersk is set to increase by USD 2 billion a year, at least, amid rising costs from the implementation of the 0.5 percent sulfur cap in 2020. Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs...
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NIMASA ED, Bashir Jamoh, Unveils Book On Maritime Assets
August 25, 2018 No Responses

NIMASA ED, Bashir Jamoh, Unveils Book On Maritime Assets

The book titled: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Maritime Assets – Past, Present and Future authored by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Bashir Jamoh is to be launched on Tue...
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Violent Waves: Seven Ships Grounded
August 25, 2018 No Responses

Violent Waves: Seven Ships Grounded

Seven ships are stranded outside the Kaohsiung Port in Taiwan having succumbed to heavy winds and violent waves caused by a strong storm that hit Taiwan.  All 88 crew members of the seven ships are reported to be safe, according to...
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Maersk, Klaveness Digital Team Up on Developing Digital Solutions For Shipping
August 24, 2018 No Responses

Maersk, Klaveness Digital Team Up on Developing Digital Solutions For Shipping

Maersk Tankers and Klaveness Digital have joined forces to drive the development of intelligent digital solutions for the shipping industry.  As informed, Maersk Tankers will get access to Klaveness Digital’s digital platform, enabling the company to store ...
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World’s 1st LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Debuts
August 23, 2018 No Responses

World’s 1st LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Debuts

AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship powered with LNG, has left Meyer Werft’s building dock in Papenburg, Germany.   It took almost two hours to float out AIDA Cruises’ newbuilding in the evening hours of August 21  The 180,000-ton vessel will...
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Firm Takes Delivery Of LNG-Fueled Bulker
August 22, 2018 No Responses

Firm Takes Delivery Of LNG-Fueled Bulker

Finnish dry bulk shipping company ESL Shipping has taken delivery of LNG-fueled bulk carrier named Haaga. Thanks to the innovative technologies incorporated in the vessel’s design, the 160-meter, 25,600 dwt vessel has had its carbon dioxide footprint cut b...
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