Category: Maritime

NIMASA DG canvasses utilization of PPP model for maritime infrastructure
December 7, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA DG canvasses utilization of PPP model for maritime infrastructure

Adequate provision of basic infrastructure has been identified as a necessary step capable of unlocking the vast opportunities in Nigerian maritime industry. This position was canvassed by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr....
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Terminal operators seek reduction in Customs duty on vehicles
December 6, 2016 No Responses

Terminal operators seek reduction in Customs duty on vehicles

The Seaport Terminal Operators of Nigeria (STOAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for banning the importation of vehicles into the country through the land borders. STOAN Chairman, Princess Vicky Haastrup, while reacting to the ban announced by the Fe...
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Strategic roles of entrepreneurship in economic growth, by NPA boss
December 5, 2016 No Responses

Strategic roles of entrepreneurship in economic growth, by NPA boss

To boost economic growth, the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) , Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has emphasised need to promote the  activities of medium scale entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Speaking at the Kano Trade fair, the NPA boss...
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NPA partners Port of Miami on export, trade facilitation
December 2, 2016 No Responses

NPA partners Port of Miami on export, trade facilitation

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Port of Miami are collaborating as part of measures to boost export and facilitate trade. Speaking during a visit to the Managing Director of NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman in Lagos, the United...
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Saudi Arabia lays foundations for $4.3b maritime complex
December 2, 2016 No Responses

Saudi Arabia lays foundations for $4.3b maritime complex

The inauguration ceremony of the King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex was held at Ras Al-Khair, near Jubail in Saudi Arabia, on November 29, 2016, South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) informed.  Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Ab...
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Rolls-Royce sacks 800 more staff at marine business unit
December 2, 2016 No Responses

Rolls-Royce sacks 800 more staff at marine business unit

Rolls-Royce plans to lay off 800 more workers from it Marine business throughout 2016 and 2017 citing ”continuing weakness in the maritime market” as the reason for the third wave of job cuts at the division in less than a...
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House Committee pledges support for NIMASA
November 30, 2016 No Responses

House Committee pledges support for NIMASA

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has resolved to support the rebuilding efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its quest to reposition, reform and restructure for the...
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NPA MD implores Dangote, Flour Mills on early reconstruction of Wharf road
November 28, 2016 No Responses

NPA MD implores Dangote, Flour Mills on early reconstruction of Wharf road

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman has appealed to the Managements of Dangote and Flour Mills to expedite action towards early reconstruction of Wharf road. Receiving the report on traffic decongestion of Apapa  and it&#8217...
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Minister tasks NIMASA Board on mandate
November 25, 2016 No Responses

Minister tasks NIMASA Board on mandate

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has urged the members of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to assist the Management of the Agency discharge its mandate optimally.  Deliverin...
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NAN correspondent wins Best Maritime Reporter’s Award
November 25, 2016 No Responses

NAN correspondent wins Best Maritime Reporter’s Award

(NAN) A Senior Maritime Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaja Aisha Cole on Thursday in Lagos, won  the Best Maritime Reporters’ Award 2016 given by the Publishers of PEOPLE’S FORUM Maritime Newspapers. NAN reports that the Awards...
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Strategic role of Board, Management synergy, by NIMASA DG
November 23, 2016 No Responses

Strategic role of Board, Management synergy, by NIMASA DG

To achieve the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) vision of becoming the leading maritime administration in Africa, it is important that there is no disconnect between policy formulation and policy implementation, Director General,  D...
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NPA to partner maritime professionals
November 23, 2016 No Responses

NPA to partner maritime professionals

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has pledged  to work with professionals in the maritime sector and make the ports attractive to business. According to Usman, NPA was more determined to close the gaps between the...
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Maersk comes under attack in Cotonou
November 22, 2016 No Responses

Maersk comes under attack in Cotonou

The 4,496 TEU containership Maersk Cotonou was attacked by supposed criminals attempting to board the vessel off the Nigerian coast on November 19, Danish shipping giant Maersk Line confirmed to World Maritime News. Maersk said that the 2011-built vessel was ...
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CMA CGM records $202m net loss in third quarter
November 21, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM records $202m net loss in third quarter

French shipping major, CMA CGM reported a net loss of USD 202 million in the third quarter of 2016, while its revenue for the quarter fell by 16.3 percent to USD 3.33 billion, excluding NOL contribution. The company explained that, including...
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