Maritime Archives — Page 23 of 136

November 15, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DG Host Western Naval Command

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh says collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his Administration in terms of maritime security in Nigerian waters and the...

November 15, 2023 No Responses

Roger Brown: Africa Should Reposition Energy Industry For The Future

Africa should reposition the energy industry for the future and become much more efficient with its energy resources, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown has said. He urged African countries to accept the fact that energy...

November 13, 2023 No Responses

Cyber-Attack Disrupts Port Operations

Australia’s largest ports operator is set to keep its sites closed for days as it recovers from a cyber-attack, according to government officials. Operations at its container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Fr...

November 12, 2023 No Responses

Firm Boosts Fleet With New LNG-Powered PCTC

Japanese shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kaisha has taken delivery of Sweet Pea Leader, the latest LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), at Tadotsu Shipyard, part of Imabari Shipbuilding Group. Ordered from Nihon Shipyard, the 77,644 GT vessel...

November 9, 2023 No Responses

Bello, Onyema, Yusuf,Maida, Sheidu-Shabi , List Pathways To Nigeria’s Economic Growth

Former Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Hassan Bello has called for persistent capital market enlightenment campaign as part of measures to boost investors interest and the economy. Besides, Bello urged Nigerians to invest in Nigeria...

November 6, 2023 No Responses

Ogbeifun, Shittu, Others For 2nd National Discourse On Maritime

As the countdown to the 2nd National Discourse with Distinguished Maritime Personalities approaches, the organizers, Maritime Nigeria and its associates have revealed the names of personalities expected at the event. Notable among maritime personalities expect...

November 5, 2023 No Responses

Hyundai Rolls Out Low-Carbon Electric Propulsion System For Large Ships

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), affiliates of HD Hyundai Shipbuilding, has received approval in principle (AIP) for the low-carbon electric propulsion system (phase II) for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) batt...

November 4, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: Jamoh, Gunter Paul Meet To Discuss Possibilities

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has met with Professor Gunter Pauli to discuss possibilities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy, in Abuja. A statement issued by NIMASA explained that the meeting is a...

November 4, 2023 No Responses

Ovie Edomi Emerges NUJ Chapel Chairman

A seasoned Journalist, Dr Ovie Edomi has emerged Chairman of the Federated Maritime Media Chapel (FMMC) under the Lagos State council of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ). Edomi is a Journalist with about three decades of journalism practice experience and...

November 3, 2023 No Responses

New Shippers Council Boss Harps On Teamwork

The newly appointed Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima on Wednesday officially assumed duty at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos. The new Shippers Council boss who was received by management and members o...

November 2, 2023 No Responses

AfCFTA: Nigeria To Host West, Central African Ports

In recognition of the remarkable improvements demonstrated by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) toward advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation, the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA) has conferred the hosti...

November 1, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Hosts Regional Training On Biofouling Technology Transfer

As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training for coas...

October 29, 2023 No Responses

Hyundai Seals $3.9b Deal With Qatar For 17 LNG Carriers

South Korean shipbuilding major, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, has signed the contract for the construction of 17 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with Qatar Energy worth $3.9 billion. The contract signing was held as part of South Korea’s President Yoon....

October 26, 2023 No Responses

Minister Lauds NPA, Commissions Mission To Seafarers Centre

In keeping with global maritime best practice requirements for Seafarers, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday commissioned the Mission to Seafarers Centre reconstructed by the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the even...