Category: Maritime

Denmark to Initiate Study on Unmanned Ships
October 24, 2016 No Responses

Denmark to Initiate Study on Unmanned Ships

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has taken a step toward the masterless ships as it is launching a pre-study on autonomous ships together with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The cooperation between the parties has an aim to increase the common knowledge...
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NPA pledges improve power generation at seaports
October 22, 2016 No Responses

NPA pledges improve power generation at seaports

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called on operators at the Nation’s Seaports to collaborate as part of measures to boost power generation.    The chairman of the Organisation’s board of Directors Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye, who gave this.....
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CMA CGM suspends Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana
October 20, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM suspends Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana

CMA CGM has placed temporary suspension on the collection of Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana.  In a notice to customers, the Shipping Firm said: “ CMA CGM wishes to inform its customers that the collection of Terminal Handling Charges (THC),...
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APM Terminals Expands Partnerships on Vado Terminals
October 18, 2016 No Responses

APM Terminals Expands Partnerships on Vado Terminals

Dutch container terminal operator APM Terminals has partnered COSCO Shipping Ports and Qingdao Port International Development to operate the existing Vado Reefer Terminal and the new deep-water container terminal under construction in Vado, Italy, opening ...
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LCCI holds public-private dialogue on port efficiency, maritime sector roadmap
October 18, 2016 No Responses

LCCI holds public-private dialogue on port efficiency, maritime sector roadmap

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in collaboration with the Financial Derivatives Company, a renowned economic consultancy firm, is to hold a Public-Private Dialogue on Port Efficiency & Maritime Sector Roadmap in Nigeria.   According to ...
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African leaders sign charter on maritime security
October 17, 2016 No Responses

African leaders sign charter on maritime security

 (Channels) African leaders have adopted and signed a draft Charter on Maritime Safety, Security and Development.  African leaders have adopted and signed a draft Charter on Maritime Safety, Security and Development. The agreement is aimed at establishing ...
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Nigeria pledges to effectively implement IOPC Fund
October 16, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria pledges to effectively implement IOPC Fund

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund.  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Adminis...
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NPA to strengthen security partnership with Navy, others
October 15, 2016 No Responses

NPA to strengthen security partnership with Navy, others

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reaffirmed the commitment of the present Management of the Organisation to improve on the existing synergy with the Nigerian Navy and other relevant stakeholders.   According to th...
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Ghana begins expansion of Tema Port
October 14, 2016 No Responses

Ghana begins expansion of Tema Port

Construction works on the USD 1.5 billion Tema Port expansion have begun, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) informed.  Scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019, the project will result in four deep-water berths, a new breakwater and...
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Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code
October 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.   This commitment was made by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike A...
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Shipowners task IMO on timeline for GHG Emissions
October 6, 2016 No Responses

Shipowners task IMO on timeline for GHG Emissions

The world’s national shipowner associations represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a timeline for the further reduction of the shipping sector’s Green House Gas (GHG) e...
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Big Ocean Data gets contract for Maersk Line’s Vessel Tracking
October 4, 2016 No Responses

Big Ocean Data gets contract for Maersk Line’s Vessel Tracking

Maersk Line has entered into a two-year agreement with BigOceanData for its vessel tracking services.   BigOceanData is initially being used to track Maersk Line’s fleet, a total of approximately 630 owned and chartered vessels, using fused satellite and te...
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South Korea votes $13B for Port Expansions
October 3, 2016 No Responses

South Korea votes $13B for Port Expansions

South Korea has revealed its plans to invest some KRW 14.7 trillion (USD 13.3 billion) into the expansion of the country’s ports, according to data released by South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF). The investment, scheduled to be undertak...
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NIMASA appoints Snecou debt recovery agent
October 2, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA appoints Snecou debt recovery agent

As part of measures to shore up its revenue base, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed Snecou Financial Services Company Limited to assist in revenue generation.   The contract which also has the company serving as...
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