Maritime Archives — Page 132 of 140

October 25, 2016 No Responses

NPA to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal for Agric Export

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal as part of measures to ensure its effective utilization. Inspecting operations at the Terminal, NPA’s Board chairman, Emmanuel Adesoye, described the facility as a “Gold Mine”, adding that the...

October 24, 2016 No Responses

Denmark to Initiate Study on Unmanned Ships

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has taken a step toward the masterless ships as it is launching a pre-study on autonomous ships together with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The cooperation between the parties has an aim to increase the commo...

October 22, 2016 No Responses

NPA pledges improve power generation at seaports

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called on operators at the Nation’s Seaports to collaborate as part of measures to boost power generation. The chairman of the Organisation’s board of Directors Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye, who gave this.....

October 20, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM suspends Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana

CMA CGM has placed temporary suspension on the collection of Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana. In a notice to customers, the Shipping Firm said: “ CMA CGM wishes to inform its customers that the collection of Terminal Handling Charges (THC),...

October 18, 2016 No Responses

APM Terminals Expands Partnerships on Vado Terminals

Dutch container terminal operator APM Terminals has partnered COSCO Shipping Ports and Qingdao Port International Development to operate the existing Vado Reefer Terminal and the new deep-water container terminal under construction in Vado, Italy, opening ...

October 18, 2016 No Responses

LCCI holds public-private dialogue on port efficiency, maritime sector roadmap

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in collaboration with the Financial Derivatives Company, a renowned economic consultancy firm, is to hold a Public-Private Dialogue on Port Efficiency & Maritime Sector Roadmap in Nigeria. According to ...

October 17, 2016 No Responses

African leaders sign charter on maritime security

(Channels) African leaders have adopted and signed a draft Charter on Maritime Safety, Security and Development. African leaders have adopted and signed a draft Charter on Maritime Safety, Security and Development. The agreement is aimed at establishing ...

October 16, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria pledges to effectively implement IOPC Fund

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Adminis...

October 15, 2016 No Responses

NPA to strengthen security partnership with Navy, others

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reaffirmed the commitment of the present Management of the Organisation to improve on the existing synergy with the Nigerian Navy and other relevant stakeholders. According to th...

October 14, 2016 No Responses

Ghana begins expansion of Tema Port

Construction works on the USD 1.5 billion Tema Port expansion have begun, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) informed. Scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019, the project will result in four deep-water berths, a new breakwater and...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike A...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

Ease of doing business and corruption at borders, ports

By Lanre Badmus – After months of mere sound bites and public statements, a Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, to drive government’s promise to significantly reduce the cost of doing bu...

October 11, 2016 No Responses

NPA to introduce tenancy for agencies at Seaports

As part of measures to generate additional revenue, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is considering renting out all spaces hitherto occupied by Government and Private agencies at the nation’s seaports. NPA’s Executive Director incharge of Marine and...

October 6, 2016 No Responses

Shipowners task IMO on timeline for GHG Emissions

The world’s national shipowner associations represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a timeline for the further reduction of the shipping sector’s Green House Gas (GHG) e...