Category: Maritime

AfDB Approves $23.04m For Floating Dock Facility In Ghana
June 23, 2023 No Responses

AfDB Approves $23.04m For Floating Dock Facility In Ghana

The Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $23.04 million loan to Prime Meridian Docks AssetCo Ltd (PMD), a special purpose entity to co-finance the construction of a modern floating dock ship repair facility in Ghana’s western...
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ExxonMobil, EverGreen Line Complete Marine Biofuel Deal
June 22, 2023 No Responses

ExxonMobil, EverGreen Line Complete Marine Biofuel Deal

Evergreen Line’s vessel Ever Ulysses has received ExxonMobil’s marine biofuel oil blend via a ship-to-ship transfer in Singapore waters before heading to the discharge port. According to ExxonMobil, the commercial marine biofuel oil bunkering was completed...
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NIMASA, NAVY Strengthen Collaboration For Seafarers Certification
June 21, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA, NAVY Strengthen Collaboration For Seafarers Certification

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr.Bashir Jamoh, OFR, has restated the Agency’s commitment to issuing appropriate certification to qualified men of the Nigerian Navy who undergo requisite training at th...
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Benin Port: Bidders Inspect Project Site
June 19, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: Bidders Inspect Project Site

As part of measures by the Edo State Government to fast-track the development of the Benin Port, bidders for the project have visited and inspected the confluence of the Benin River and Osse River, to assess the site conditions and available...
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APAPA PORT BERTHS LARGEST CONTAINER CARRIER IN ITS HISTORY
June 17, 2023 No Responses

APAPA PORT BERTHS LARGEST CONTAINER CARRIER IN ITS HISTORY

The Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Apapa,  on Friday,  16th June, 2023 made history by its berthing of a 300m LOA vessel. NPA described the development as unprecedented and “a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Mohammed Bello Koko-l...
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Shippers’ Council Unveils Online Portal For Port Users
June 17, 2023 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Unveils Online Portal For Port Users

The management of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has launched an online portal for the registration of all categories of port users and operators.  According to NSC, the process is expected to provide database of service providers that are genuine as....
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Consortium To Develop Zero-Emission Tugs
June 16, 2023 No Responses

Consortium To Develop Zero-Emission Tugs

United Kingdom (UK) shipbuilder Harland & Wolff has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers, Kongsberg Maritime and Echandia, to create a UK consortium with a common vision to develop and build a zero emissions harbour and coastal tug. World Maritime...
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NAVY APPOINTS NEW CO-CHAIR FOR SHADE GULF OF GUINEA
June 14, 2023 No Responses

NAVY APPOINTS NEW CO-CHAIR FOR SHADE GULF OF GUINEA

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, CFR has approved the appointment of Rear Admiral PE Effah as the new Co-Chair of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum Shared Awareness and De-Confliction (GoG-MCF SHADE), replaci...
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NPA Photo News
June 14, 2023 No Responses

NPA Photo News

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World’s First 22,000cbm Multi-Gas Carrier Gets LR, LISCR Nod
June 10, 2023 No Responses

World’s First 22,000cbm Multi-Gas Carrier Gets LR, LISCR Nod

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded design approval to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the development of the world’s first 2...
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MOL Appoints First Female Captain
June 9, 2023 No Responses

MOL Appoints First Female Captain

Japanese shipping major, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has appointed Naomi Matsushita as the captain of its car carrier, Beluga Ace, effective June 6. World Maritime News report that the decision marks a significant step forward for gender diversity in the...
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Benin Port Project Groundbreaking Holds Third Quarter
June 8, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port Project Groundbreaking Holds Third Quarter

The Chairman of the Benin Port Project, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, has said the government is making steady progress with the development of the Benin Port Project, noting that the groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be performed in the third...
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NIGERIA APPROVES RATIFICATION OF SIX MARITIME CONVENTIONS AND PROTOCOLS
June 7, 2023 No Responses

NIGERIA APPROVES RATIFICATION OF SIX MARITIME CONVENTIONS AND PROTOCOLS

The Federal Government has approved the ratification of six maritime conventions and protocols that promote cleaner marine environment, ship-breaking criteria, global standard for fishing crew and response to oil pollution casualties.   The approved in...
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DNV: Biofuel Key To Maritime Decarbonisation
June 5, 2023 No Responses

DNV: Biofuel Key To Maritime Decarbonisation

The flexibility of biofuels can enable the shipping industry to accelerate its journey towards decarbonisation while maintaining operational efficiency. In its latest white paper “Biofuels in shipping,” classification society, DNV reported that the current...
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