Maritime Archives — Page 69 of 136

June 11, 2020 No Responses

Customs Reduces Physical Examination Of Cargoes At Seaports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday announced the reduction in the number of physical examination of cargoes at the ports. The Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Anthony Anyalogu, explained that it was part of measures to ensure physical distancing and...

June 9, 2020 No Responses

ILO Seeks Release Of 150,000 Seafarers Trapped On Board Ships

The International Labour Organization (ILO) on has called for urgent and coordinated action to release the 150,000 to 200,000 seafarers trapped on board ships around the world because of measures to contain the COVID-19 virus.The ILO in a statement on M...

June 9, 2020 No Responses

CMA CGM Declares $48m Income In Q1

Despite challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, French container shipping major CMA CGM closed the first quarter of this year with a positive net result. The company saw a net income of $48 million in Q1 2020, an increase of...

June 8, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Stakeholders Harp On Sustained Cargo Evacuation From Seaports By Rail

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is to supervise Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of cargo evacuation between the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the APM Terminal. Speaking on Monday at the resumed evacuation of cargoes by rail in Lagos, Mrs Ife...

June 8, 2020 No Responses

Piracy: Nigeria Hands Over Vessel, Crew To Ghana

The Nigerian Government has handed over the fishing vessel Marine 707 suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea to the Ghanian authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution. A statement issued by Ph...

June 6, 2020 No Responses

Seaport Adopts $1.5b Budget For 2020/21

The Port of Los Angeles, North America’s leading container seaport, has adopted a $1.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21. The port said the budget was based on expectations of slower cargo volumes in the near term and a continued...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: Group Unveils New Campaign To Support Seafarers

The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new flagship campaign to address the severe welfare issues facing seafarers worldwide in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Flying Angel campaign is a top priority for the organisation as crews remain...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

NPA To Receive 17 Ships With Petroleum Products, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expecting 17 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods. NPA explained on Thursday through its publication, Shipping Position, that the ships are expected to arrive at the Lagos Ports between June...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

NPA Donates Desktops, Printers, Others To Diaspora Commission

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday in Abuja donated some office items to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to assist the agency in meeting its mandate. Mr Edward Kabir, General Manager, NPA Abuja Liason Office, presented 20 desktops, 10 ...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

Firm Secures LNG Contract Extension

Denmark’s Svitzer, the world’s largest tugboat operator, said Tuesday it has won a contract extension to support operations at Egypt’s Idku LNG export plant. Under the extension, Maersk’s unit Switzer will continue to assist the Egyptian LNG-operated p...

June 2, 2020 No Responses

NPA Renews Engagement With Customs On Deployment of Scanners At Seaports

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has renewed clamour for the deployment of scanners at the nation’s seaport as part of measures to fast track cargo evacuation. &nbs...

May 30, 2020 No Responses

Five Vessels Laden With Fuel, Wheat Await Anchorage At Delta Ports

Five vessels laden with fuel and Wheat are awaiting anchorage at the Delta Ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed on Friday NPA in its daily report, Shipping Position explained that the ships were awaiting anchorage at the Escravos, Koko...

May 29, 2020 No Responses

FG Dissolves Governing Councils Of UNIPORT, Maritime University

The Federal Government on Thursday dissolved the Governing Councils of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State and the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Bayelsa State. A statement by Mr Ben Goong, a director in the Office of the Honourable...

May 25, 2020 No Responses

Relocate Dry Dock To Niger Delta, UNDEDSS, PANDEF Urge FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) have urged the Federal Government to relocate the Mega Dry Dock from Lagos waters to the Niger Delta region.The two organisations stated this at a...