Category: Maritime

Nigeria canvasses technical cooperation with IMSO
July 13, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria canvasses technical cooperation with IMSO

By Moses Ebosele –    The Federal Government has sought greater technical cooperation with the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) as part of measures to enhance the performance of the country’s Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) system....
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Controversy trails appointment of new NPA MD
July 13, 2016 one Response

Controversy trails appointment of new NPA MD

By Moses Ebosele – The appointment of Hadiza Bala-Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has continued to generate controversy within and outside the maritime sector.    While some Nigerians commend President Muhammadu Buhari ...
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Shipowners reject EU Ship Recycling Licences
July 12, 2016 No Responses

Shipowners reject EU Ship Recycling Licences

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represent over 80% of world merchant tonnage, have rejected the concept of the ship recycling license, developed by consultants for the European Co...
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Nigeria seeks partnership with IMO
July 11, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria seeks partnership with IMO

By Moses Ebosele TO sustain development in the maritime sector, the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed Nigeria’s commitment to further partner the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Speaking in London recently when he ...
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Indian tanker captain gets IMO award for exceptional bravery at sea
July 9, 2016 No Responses

Indian tanker captain gets IMO award for exceptional bravery at sea

Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the oil products tanker Sampurna Swarajya, is to receive the 2016 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from a sinking fishing...
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Terminal Handling Charges begins at Cotonou, Togo ports
July 8, 2016 No Responses

Terminal Handling Charges begins at Cotonou, Togo ports

With effect from August 15, 2016, Ports in Cotonou, Benin Republic and Togo will begin implementation of Terminal Handling Charges (THC).   In a notice sent to all stakeholders yesterday, Shipping firm, CMA CGM explained that THC will be applicable...
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NAGAFF pledges support for NIMASA’s restructuring
July 7, 2016 No Responses

NAGAFF pledges support for NIMASA’s restructuring

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its commitment to the on going restructuring exercise in the Agency for enhanced eff...
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No bank is in distress, says CBN
July 7, 2016 No Responses

No bank is in distress, says CBN

The  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed allegations in some quarters that certain banks in the country are in distress.    In a statement, the apex bank described the allegation as unfounded, “malicious rumors and unfounded speculations,” addin...
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NIMASA has not floated scholarship scheme, says DG
July 6, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA has not floated scholarship scheme, says DG

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dismissed as fraudulent an online platform purporting that the Agency has floated a scholarship programme tagged “NIMASA Scholarship 2016/2017”.   The Director General, Dr. Dakuku...
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25 ships expected in Lagos Ports
July 5, 2016 No Responses

25 ships expected in Lagos Ports

Twenty five ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos State.    According to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),  the expected ships contained buck wheat, bulk sugar,...
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Partnership with maritime nations key to economic growth, says NIMASA DG
July 4, 2016 No Responses

Partnership with maritime nations key to economic growth, says NIMASA DG

COLLABORATION with various stakeholders across the globe is fundamental to unlocking the maritime opportunities in Nigeria, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has said Welcoming the Acting Chinese Co...
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Haastrup seeks support for ADR mechanism
July 4, 2016 No Responses

Haastrup seeks support for ADR mechanism

THE Chairman of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has commended the use of arbitration, mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling commercial disputes in the maritime industry...
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Six Convicted for Conspiracy, Forgery, Counterfeiting, says Customs
July 4, 2016 No Responses

Six Convicted for Conspiracy, Forgery, Counterfeiting, says Customs

 Six persons accused of conspiracy, forgery and counterfeiting by the Nigeria Customs Service have been convicted by the Federal High Court, Lagos. The suspects were charged to court in 2013 and arraigned with a five count charge before Honourable Justice...
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NPA set aside N241m for foreign medical expenses
July 4, 2016 No Responses

NPA set aside N241m for foreign medical expenses

THE Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to spend N241 million before the end of this year on foreign medical expenses. The sum form part of the N382 million the parastatal has budgeted to cater for its medical expenses within the...
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