LNG Carrier, Pan Americas handed over to owner

LNG Carrier, Pan Americas handed over to owner

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Pan Americas, the second one constructed for the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has been handed over to its owners.  Jointly owned by Teekay LNG Partners, China LNG Shipping International, and China’s CNOOC Limited, the 174,000 cbm vessel...
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CMD organises 2,198 courses in 10 years

CMD organises 2,198 courses in 10 years

The Centre for Management Development (CMD) says it has organised no fewer than 2,198 programmes in 10 years to build the capacity of government officials in various management sector. CMD Director- General, Dr Kabir Usman, stated this in a document...
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27 ships expected at Lagos Seaports

27 ships expected at Lagos Seaports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 27 ships are expected to arrive in Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos from Feb. 2 to Feb. 24. NPA, in its daily publication, `Shipping Position’, issued on Friday in Lagos, said...
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USCG expresses satisfaction with ISPS code compliance level in Nigeria

USCG expresses satisfaction with ISPS code compliance level in Nigeria

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has expressed satisfaction at the compliance level of Nigeria with the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) facility Code at the nation’s ports.   A delegation from the USCG led by Lt. Commander Jacob...
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COSCO Shipping adds second   20,000 TEU Boxship

COSCO Shipping adds second 20,000 TEU Boxship

China’s COSCO Shipping Lines has taken delivery of its second 20,000 TEU-class boxship, COSCO Shipping Taurus.  The delivery and naming ceremony for the ultra large container vessel (ULCV) was held in Shanghai on January 27, 2018. Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbu...
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CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Its Largest Boxship

CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Its Largest Boxship

French container shipping giant CMA CGM has taken delivery of CMA CGM Antoine de Saint Exupery, a 20,600 TEU containership, from Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction – Philippines (HHIC-Phil) shipyard.  The delivery ceremony for the ultra large contain...
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Dakuku: Nigeria, strategic to tackling maritime crimes in Gulf of Guinea

Dakuku: Nigeria, strategic to tackling maritime crimes in Gulf of Guinea

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has described the Nigerian maritime sector as strategic to tackling issues of insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).   Dr. Peterside, who stated thi...
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Shanghai Dingheng Shipping Unveils Agenda to Build 100 Ships

Shanghai Dingheng Shipping Unveils Agenda to Build 100 Ships

Chinese tanker owner Shanghai Dingheng Shipping has inked a strategic cooperation agreement with local shipbuilders and steel and equipment manufacturers for its plan of constructing 100 ships in the next ten to twenty years.   The company’s parent Dinghen...
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MOWCA Seeks Co-operation with Association of African Maritime Adminstration

MOWCA Seeks Co-operation with Association of African Maritime Adminstration

The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administration, (AAMA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the maritime sector is crucial to the growth and development of the African economy.  The AAMA Chairman who stated this when the Secretary General....
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NIMASA, Nigeria Gas Association Seek Green Environment

NIMASA, Nigeria Gas Association Seek Green Environment

In continuation of its drive to ensure cleaner oceans and safer environment in the Nigerian maritime space, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed commitment to the green environment initiative, which is a global strategy...
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Indigenous shipowners may get nod to lift crude

Indigenous shipowners may get nod to lift crude

Shipowners and other stakeholders in the maritime sector are on the verge of getting the desired change in trade terms from Free On Board (FOB) to Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) which would enable them to begin to lift Nigeria...
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Singapore seeks global maritime hub with $3.4b agenda

Singapore seeks global maritime hub with $3.4b agenda

Singapore has unveiled a new plan, the Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM), in an aim to grow the industry’s value-add by SGD 4.5 billion (USD 3.4 billion) by 2025. Specific initiatives have been laid out under the Sea Transport ITM,...
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Minister: Dakuku is not corrupt, has reduced NIMASA’s operating cost by 50 per cent

Minister: Dakuku is not corrupt, has reduced NIMASA’s operating cost by 50 per cent

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has described the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside as an epitome of good governance and great character.    The Minister stated this in Por...
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NPA reiterates commitment to safety, security standards

NPA reiterates commitment to safety, security standards

The Management of   Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has expressed concern while sympathizing with those affected in the unfortunate fire incident which occurred at locations in the Tin Can Island Port Complex (TCIPC), Apapa during which no lives were lost.  ...
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