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

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 the organisers,...
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African leaders sign charter on maritime security

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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South Africa probes Maersk, CMA CGM, others over alleged price fixing

South Africa probes Maersk, CMA CGM, others over alleged price fixing

The premises of six cargo shipping companies operating in the Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal provinces were raided on September 28, according to the Competition Commission of South Africa.  The Commission said it has reasonable grounds to suspect that Hambu...
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Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports

Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports

 AS part of measures to revive economic activities, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Emiko has appealed to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) to facilitate the effective utilisation of the Warri and Koko Seaports.   The traditi...
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Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years

Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years

Port developer and operator Abu Dhabi Ports has awarded a 35-year concession to build and operate a new container terminal at Khalifa Port to China-based Cosco Shipping Ports Limited – Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV). Cosco Shipping Ports Limited will operate...
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NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills

NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment. The Director General said this w...
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