Category: Maritime

Shippers’ Council Unveils New Operational Manual For Inland Dry Ports
July 22, 2022 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Unveils New Operational Manual For Inland Dry Ports

The Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), on Thursday in Kano, unveiled an operational manual for Inland Dry Ports to enhance efficiency at the ports across the country.  The Executive Secretary of the Council, Mr Emmanuel Jime, who spoke at the official...
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NPA Boss: We’re Addressing Bottlenecks Affecting Non-Oil Exports
July 21, 2022 No Responses

NPA Boss: We’re Addressing Bottlenecks Affecting Non-Oil Exports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is addressing bottlenecks affecting export in the country, Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, declared on Wednesday in Lagos.    Speaking at the 2022 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar on non-oil e...
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IMB Confirms Piracy Decline In Gulf Of Guinea
July 18, 2022 No Responses

IMB Confirms Piracy Decline In Gulf Of Guinea

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in its half-year report for 2022 has commended the reduction in piracy around the globe and expressed optimism that it is a new dawn for the shipping community globally.   This is coming on the heels of the.....
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NIWA Begins Process To concession Oguta, Lokoja, Baro River Ports
July 18, 2022 No Responses

NIWA Begins Process To concession Oguta, Lokoja, Baro River Ports

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commenced the process of concessioning Oguta, Lokoja and Baro River ports.  Speaking at the formal handing over of the Onitsha River Port to the concessionaire in Abuja, the Managing Director of NIWA, Dr...
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World’s First Electric Fast Ferry Debuts
July 15, 2022 No Responses

World’s First Electric Fast Ferry Debuts

MS Medstraum, the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission fast ferry classed as a high-speed craft, has embarked on the journey from the Norwegian Fjellstrand shipyard to its new home port, Stavanger.  The ferry has been built using modular ...
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Oil Theft: NIMASA To Deploy Special Mission Aircraft
July 15, 2022 No Responses

Oil Theft: NIMASA To Deploy Special Mission Aircraft

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has given assurances that two special mission aircrafts in the deep blue project fleet of the agency will be deployed to fight oil theft and protect...
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World Largest Ship To Fly Panama Flag 
July 14, 2022 No Responses

World Largest Ship To Fly Panama Flag 

The Panama Ship Registry has added to its fleet the “EverAlot” container ship, the world’s biggest container ship and the first to break the 24,004 TEU mark. Panama has 18 of the world’s 20 largest container ships in terms of...
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Group To Boost Shipping’s Decarbonisation Agenda
July 13, 2022 No Responses

Group To Boost Shipping’s Decarbonisation Agenda

Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and England-based law firm Ashurst have formalised their partnership by signing a coalition partnership agreement, committing to a long-term collaboration to accelerate the maritime industry’s...
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NIMASA, SEMA Task Stakeholders On Security Challenges
July 8, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA, SEMA Task Stakeholders On Security Challenges

The Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have urged stakeholders in the security sector to be proactive in gathering security information.  The two agencies made the plea at a workshop ...
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KSOE Bags $2.2b Order For 10 LNG Carriers
July 8, 2022 No Responses

KSOE Bags $2.2b Order For 10 LNG Carriers

South Korean shipbuilding group Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has received two orders for the construction of a total of ten liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.  The orders have a combined value of KRW 2.87 trillion (about $2...
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NIMASA Donates Items To Hospitals, Schools In Plateau 
July 7, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA Donates Items To Hospitals, Schools In Plateau 

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have donated hospital equipment and educational items to some hospitals and schools in Plateau State. NIMASA Assistant Director, Special Duties (External Relations & Technical Cooperation), Mr...
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Global Think-Tank Hails Nigeria For Making Gulf Of Guinea Safer
July 7, 2022 No Responses

Global Think-Tank Hails Nigeria For Making Gulf Of Guinea Safer

Chattam House, a world-leading policy institute based in London, has praised the efforts of Nigeria and its military in making the Gulf of Guinea safer for operations.  The Global think-tank gave the commendation on Wednesday in London during a meeti...
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Maersk Tankers Unveils Digital Solution To Track Emissions
July 6, 2022 No Responses

Maersk Tankers Unveils Digital Solution To Track Emissions

Danish tanker shipping firm Maersk Tankers, together with shipowners in its pools, has launched a new digital solution to help owners meet the required marine emissions standards. Shipowners are facing new regulations from 1 January 2023, requiring them to tra...
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NPA Seeks Out-Of-Court Settlement With Contractor
July 3, 2022 No Responses

NPA Seeks Out-Of-Court Settlement With Contractor

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is seeking an out-of-court settlement with the contractor dredging the Calabar channel. The NPA Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko,  made the disclosure when he paid a visit to the Calabar Port Complex on Saturday...
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