Category: Maritime

Shippers Council Lauds Kaduna On Inland Dry Port
July 9, 2021 No Responses

Shippers Council Lauds Kaduna On Inland Dry Port

Mrs Adaku Okam, Director, Inland Transport Services, Nigeria Shipper’s Council, has commended the Kaduna State government for its support to the Kaduna Inland Dry Port. Okam made the commendation at a sensitisation workshop in Kaduna on Thursday. Represented by Mr...
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New Shippers’ Council Boss Seeks Staff Support
July 6, 2021 No Responses

New Shippers’ Council Boss Seeks Staff Support

The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, has solicited for support and cooperation of his members of staff to drive the agency. Jime made the call when he assumed duty at the Abuja liaison offic...
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NEPZA To Partner Shippers’ Council On Non-Oil Sector Deliverables
July 5, 2021 No Responses

NEPZA To Partner Shippers’ Council On Non-Oil Sector Deliverables

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says it is ready to open multiple partnerships with the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to significantly scale-up the Federal Government’s non-oil sector deliverables for the citizens.  Prof. Adesoji...
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Shippers Association Pledges Support For New Shippers’ Council Boss
July 5, 2021 No Responses

Shippers Association Pledges Support For New Shippers’ Council Boss

The Shippers Association of Lagos (SAL) on Sunday pledged support for and cooperation to the newly-appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Lyambee Jime. The SAL President, Rev. Jonathan Nicole,  gave the assuran...
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NIMASA Introduces New Certificates Of Ship Registration
July 4, 2021 No Responses

NIMASA Introduces New Certificates Of Ship Registration

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the issuance of new certificates of ship registration while simultaneously phasing out the old permits.   A statement issued by Assistant Director, Edward Osagie explained ...
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Lagos, NPA Clean-Up Operations Begin Monday
July 4, 2021 No Responses

Lagos, NPA Clean-Up Operations Begin Monday

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is collaborating with the Lagos State Government and relevant security agencies is to commence full scale clean-up operations at the two Lagos Ports on Monday, July 5, 2021.   The exercise tagged “360 Degrees...
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Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays
July 1, 2021 No Responses

Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays

Crewing costs are rising and crew shortages are beginning to be seen due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and vaccination delays, warns crewing agency Danica Crewing Services. “Not unexpectedly … when there is a shortage the cost goes up and we...
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Shippers’ Council Seals APMDC Over Arbitrary Charges
June 30, 2021 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Seals APMDC Over Arbitrary Charges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has shut down the operations of the Associated Port & Marine Development Company (APMDC) over alleged arbitrary charges.    A statement issued on Tuesday by NSC Head, Public Relation...
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Transport Ministry, Navy Disagree Over Proposed Hydrographic Agency
June 29, 2021 No Responses

Transport Ministry, Navy Disagree Over Proposed Hydrographic Agency

The Nigerian Navy and the Ministry of Transportation on Monday in Abuja disagreed over who should be in control of the proposed Hydrographic Agency.  The disagreement came up at a one-day public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee....
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Firm Extends Charter Period With COSCO For 17 Ships
June 28, 2021 No Responses

Firm Extends Charter Period With COSCO For 17 Ships

Hong Kong-based containership owner Seaspan Corporation has forward fixed contracts, extending current lease terms for 17 containerships with China’s COSCO Shipping Line. The vessels were initially scheduled to conclude current charters with COSCO for a...
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NPA Receives 22 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish, Others
June 27, 2021 No Responses

NPA Receives 22 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish, Others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 22 ships at the Lagos ports are discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, frozen fish, container, bulk fertilizer, bulk sugar, automobile gasoline, bulk salt, and petrol.    NPA is also  expecting 1...
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Report: South Africa To Become Green Fuel Maritime Hub
June 26, 2021 No Responses

Report: South Africa To Become Green Fuel Maritime Hub

South Africa holds an untapped opportunity to supply the global shipping industry with zero carbon fuels, a new report by Ricardo and Environmental Defense Fund reveals. The report “South Africa: fueling the future of shipping”, issued on behalf of P4...
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Nigeria Seeks Fair Treatment, Enhanced Living Condition For Seafarers
June 26, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Seeks Fair Treatment, Enhanced Living Condition For Seafarers

The Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has  called for fair treatment as well as better living and working conditions for seafarers.   The Minister made the call at the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ...
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Daewoo Secures Order For Six LNG-Powered Container Vessels
June 23, 2021 No Responses

Daewoo Secures Order For Six LNG-Powered Container Vessels

South Korean shipping major Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received an order for the construction of six ultra large LNG-powered container vessels (ULCVs).  The contract, worth KRW 1.1 trillion (about $1 billion), was signed with ...
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