Maritime Archives — Page 68 of 136

June 30, 2020 No Responses

Navy Impounds Vessel In Akwa Ibom, Three Barges In Rivers Over Illegal Bunkering

The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee (NNS) has seized a vessel used for oil bunkering and arrested five suspects in Akwa Ibom. The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Majid Ibrahim, disclosed this during the handing over of the vessel and suspects...

June 29, 2020 No Responses

NPA Denies Ownership Of $1b Unity Bank Account

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com The controversy surrounding ownership of $1billion domiciled with Unity Bank Plc continued on Monday as the management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) denied any link with the alleged account. A whistleblower, John Okpurhe,...

June 26, 2020 No Responses

Jamoh: Policies Underway To Improve Seafarers‘ Training, Certification, Renumeration

Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has disclosed that there are policies in the pipeline to improve the quality of training and certification, as well as remuneration for the country’s seafa...

June 25, 2020 No Responses

NLNG Spotlights Seafarers Scheme,100% Nigerianisation Of Fleets

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — On 25 June every year, seafarers are celebrated for keeping the global economy rolling despite various challenges. With the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the services seafarers provide according to...

June 24, 2020 No Responses

Delta Seaports To Receive Seven Vessels Laden With Diesel, General Cargoes

Seven ships conveying diesel and other items are expected at the Delta Seaports between June 25 and June 30, 2020. In its daily publication, ‘Shipping Position’, Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) on Wednesday explained that the vessels include MT Tornado...

June 23, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA, NPA Seal Partnership On Wreck Removal

The managements of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday resolved to work out modalities for effective removal of all wrecks and derelicts that may hinder navigations in Nigerian waters. &nb...

June 23, 2020 No Responses

Reinvigorating NIMASA For Economic Growth

By Citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reinvigorated its operations and activities. Under the leadership of Dr Bashir Jamoh as Director General, NIMASA has hinged it renewed growth t...

June 22, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Begins Prosecution Of Pirates Under New Law This Week

As part of measures to rid waterways of criminalities and reassure the global community that it is getting on top of the security issues in its maritime domain, Nigeria will this week commence the prosecution of suspected pirates under the...

June 19, 2020 No Responses

Maersk Targets Over $1.5b Earnings In Q2

Danish shipping major A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S has revealed that it expects an EBITDA before restructuring and integration costs for Q2 2020 slightly above the level for Q1 2020 ($ 1.5bn). The forecast is being upgraded based as demand...

June 18, 2020 No Responses

NPA Boss Inaugurates Emergency Response Team

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has inaugurated an eleven (11) Member Emergency Response Team at it’s Corporate Headquarters, Marina, Lagos. According to NPA, the team would be strategic and respond immediately in case of emergencies at the ...

June 17, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council May Sanction Hanover Bonded Terminal Over Inadquate Services

Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), on Wednesday threatened to seal Hanover Bonded Termina over alleged poor services. NSC Deputy Director, Regulatory Services, Mrs Celine Ifeora, stated this while on tour of the bonded terminal to ascertain the type of operat...

June 17, 2020 No Responses

Laursen Assumes Office As APM Terminals Nigeria Country Manager

Klaus Holm Laursen has been appointed as the new Country Manager for APM Terminals Nigeria. In his new capacity, the Country Manager will oversee the operations of APM Terminals in Apapa, Onne and Kano. Until his appointment, Mr. Laursen was...

June 15, 2020 No Responses

Vessels Conveying Fuel, Fish, Bitumen, Others To Berth At Delta Seaports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Monday disclosed that nine vessels laden with fuel and other items are expected at the Delta ports.NPA in its daily publication, ‘Shipping Position’ identified some of the expected vessels to incl...

June 14, 2020 No Responses

Marine Engineer Tasks NIMASA On Discrimination Against Nigerian Seafarers’ Certificate

A Marine Engineer, Daniel Ikueyemi, on Saturday urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to address the issue of discrimination against the Nigerian Seafarers’ Certificate of Competence (COC). He made the appeal on an Instagram l...