Maritime Archives — Page 119 of 122

July 9, 2016 No Responses

Indian tanker captain gets IMO award for exceptional bravery at sea

Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the oil products tanker Sampurna Swarajya, is to receive the 2016 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from a sinking fishing...

July 8, 2016 No Responses

Terminal Handling Charges begins at Cotonou, Togo ports

With effect from August 15, 2016, Ports in Cotonou, Benin Republic and Togo will begin implementation of Terminal Handling Charges (THC). In a notice sent to all stakeholders yesterday, Shipping firm, CMA CGM explained that THC will be applicable...

July 7, 2016 No Responses

NAGAFF pledges support for NIMASA’s restructuring

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its commitment to the on going restructuring exercise in the Agency for enhanced eff...

July 7, 2016 No Responses

Nationwide strike looms over alleged $7b debt

BARRING any last minute adjustment, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige and other senior government officials will today meet with representatives of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Abuja. The meet...

July 6, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA has not floated scholarship scheme, says DG

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dismissed as fraudulent an online platform purporting that the Agency has floated a scholarship programme tagged “NIMASA Scholarship 2016/2017”. The Director General, Dr. Dakuku...

July 4, 2016 No Responses

Partnership with maritime nations key to economic growth, says NIMASA DG

COLLABORATION with various stakeholders across the globe is fundamental to unlocking the maritime opportunities in Nigeria, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has said Welcoming the Acting Chinese Co...

July 4, 2016 No Responses

Haastrup seeks support for ADR mechanism

THE Chairman of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has commended the use of arbitration, mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling commercial disputes in the maritime industry...

July 4, 2016 No Responses

Six Convicted for Conspiracy, Forgery, Counterfeiting, says Customs

Six persons accused of conspiracy, forgery and counterfeiting by the Nigeria Customs Service have been convicted by the Federal High Court, Lagos. The suspects were charged to court in 2013 and arraigned with a five count charge before Honourable Justice...

July 4, 2016 No Responses

NPA set aside N241m for foreign medical expenses

THE Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to spend N241 million before the end of this year on foreign medical expenses. The sum form part of the N382 million the parastatal has budgeted to cater for its medical expenses within the...

July 2, 2016 No Responses

Haastrup seeks support for ADR mechanism

THE Chairman of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has commended the use of arbitration, mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling commercial disputes in the maritime industry...

December 5, 2015 No Responses

NIMASA shuts Jetties in Port Harcourt, Calabar

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) exercising its powers as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has shut the Magcobar Manufacturing Limited jetty at ...

December 3, 2015 No Responses

Senate restates ban on rice importation

The Senate has criticized the lifting of ban placed on rice importation and urged the Presidency to prevail on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to immediately restore it. Adopting the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Import Duty Waivers, Concessions...

November 25, 2015 No Responses

NIMASA shuts Obat Oil Jetty

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), pursuant to its mandate as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has shut Obat Oil and Petroleum Limited Jetty at I...