Category: Maritime

Oyetola Receives Port Community System Report, Lauds NPA 
February 13, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola Receives Port Community System Report, Lauds NPA 

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, on Tuesday, formally received the report for the implementation of the Port Community System (PCS) in Nigeria, a move that will enhance the ease of doing business in ports within...
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APM Terminals To Invest $500m In Apapa Port
February 10, 2024 No Responses

APM Terminals To Invest $500m In Apapa Port

The owners of APM Terminals have expressed their readiness to invest half a billion dollars in Apapa port to make it one of the biggest in Africa. This was disclosed by the Global CEO of APM Terminals, Mr. Keith Svendsen...
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USCG To Partner NIMASA On Removal Of COE 
February 10, 2024 No Responses

USCG To Partner NIMASA On Removal Of COE 

The United States Coast Guard USCG, has offered Nigeria a three-year plan to work with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA for the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE), placed on American-bound vessels from Nigeria.  Cdr. Jul...
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Samsung Gets $3.4b Contract For 15 LNG Carriers
February 7, 2024 No Responses

Samsung Gets $3.4b Contract For 15 LNG Carriers

South Korean shipbuilding major, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured a contract to construct fifteen liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The contract, worth $3.44 billion, is the largest single deal received by the shipbuilder, exceeding the...
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Firm Secures Contract For LNG Carriers Repairs, Upgrades
February 4, 2024 No Responses

Firm Secures Contract For LNG Carriers Repairs, Upgrades

Singapore’s Seatrium, previously known as Sembcorp Marine, has secured a favored customer contract (FCC) with Greek shipping company, TMS Cardiff Gas for the repairs and upgrades of LNG carriers. According to Seatrium, the partnership will focus on achieving...
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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail From Miami
January 28, 2024 No Responses

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail From Miami

The world’s largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, amid concerns about the vessel’s methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600...
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Oil Tanker On Fire After Attack
January 27, 2024 No Responses

Oil Tanker On Fire After Attack

An oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden, its operator says, after Houthis said they hit it with a missile. The movement said it had targeted the Marlin Luanda on Friday evening. Operator Trafigura told the BBC...
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WCO Honours NPA MD, Bello-Koko
January 27, 2024 No Responses

WCO Honours NPA MD, Bello-Koko

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, has bagged a Merit Award from the World Customs Organization (WCO) on the occasion of the International Customs Day, 2024. Mohammed Bello has since appointment as MD/ CEO of NPA...
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Tin Can Island Customs Intercepts Cocaine, Colorado Worth N4.27b
January 25, 2024 No Responses

Tin Can Island Customs Intercepts Cocaine, Colorado Worth N4.27b

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command has intercepted four containers laden with illicit drugs, arms and ammunition imported from South Africa and Canada.Comptroller General of the Service, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this while addressing journali...
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Lekki Seaport To Receive First LNG-Powered Boxship January 28
January 25, 2024 No Responses

Lekki Seaport To Receive First LNG-Powered Boxship January 28

CMA CGM Scandola, the first LNG-powered containership of the French shipping company, CMA CGM is scheduled to arrive Lekki Seaport, Lagos, Nigeria, January 28, 2024. Before reaching Lekki, the vessel is scheduled to first call the port of Tema, Ghana...
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World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts
January 23, 2024 No Responses

World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts

SAIC Group, a prominent Chinese automotive manufacturer, officially named and commissioned the LNG dual-fuel car carrier SAIC Anji Sincerity. Constructed by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, the vessel, featuring 7,600 parking spaces, is exclusively built for SAIC Anji ...
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Lekki Seaport Berths Largest Container Vessel 
January 22, 2024 No Responses

Lekki Seaport Berths Largest Container Vessel 

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Sunday, January 21, 2024, successfully received at the Lekki Deep Seaport the largest container carrier to sail on Nigerian territorial waters. The vessel measuring 367M in length over all  christened “Maersk E...
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Shippers’ Council Boss Visits NIMASA
January 22, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Visits NIMASA

The Management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, led by the Executive Secretary, Barrister Akuta Pius Ukeyima paid a working visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, in hi...
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BYD Takes Delivery Of First Car Carrier
January 21, 2024 No Responses

BYD Takes Delivery Of First Car Carrier

BYD, a China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that overtook Tesla as the world’s biggest EV seller in 2023, has taken delivery of its first car carrier which is dual-fueled. The maiden voyage ceremony for BYD Explorer No.1, the 7,000 CEU...
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