Maritime Archives — Page 72 of 142

August 18, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Assures Dockworkers Of Improved Welfare

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured stakeholders of its commitment to the protection of the rights and welfare of dockworkers as guaranteed in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Agenda. The Agency’s Executive Director,...

August 18, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19 May Claim 400,000 Shipping Industry Jobs

The shipping industry could lose up to 40,000 jobs as more than 50% of the people in shipping lines work from home now due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lars Jensen, CEO, SeaIntelligence Consulting believes. “COVID-19 has proven that our...

August 16, 2020 No Responses

Hassan Bello: Rail Remains Game Changer For Nigeria’s Economy

Rail transport remains game changer for Nigeria’s economy and future, Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC ), Hassan Bello, has said Speaking on the sideline during the inspection tour of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project ...

August 16, 2020 No Responses

NPA Receives Largest Container Vessel Ever At Onne Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Sunday announced the berthing of the biggest container vessel to ever dock at a Nigerian Seaport. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr Adams Jatto, in a statement explained that the ...

August 13, 2020 No Responses

CMA CGM LNG Ship Completes Gas Trials

The first in a series of six LNG-powered neo-Panamax containerships being built for Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping has completed gas trials in South Korea. The ship named Tenere will be chartered by CMA CGM that is also building a series o...

August 11, 2020 No Responses

Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda

Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation at the ports. Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this ...

August 10, 2020 No Responses

SIFAX Group Honours 46 Staff

SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality,has rewarded and honoured 46 staff at its annual Long Service Award ceremony. The SIFAX Group Long Service Award...

August 7, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Reiterates December Deadline For Single-Hull Tanker Ban, Secures Approval For CVFF disbursement

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated that the country remains steadfast in its decision to stop the use of single-hull tankers by December 31 this year. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated this.....

August 7, 2020 No Responses

Beirut Explosion: CMA CGM Staff Missing, Several Injured

French container shipping company, CMA CGM, which has deep roots in Lebanon, has launched an emergency plan to conduct a thorough health and safety assessment of its 261 staff members based in Beirut, following the deadly explosion that wreaked havoc...

August 6, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Donates Equipment, Relief Materials To Orphanage, Hospital In Jos

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has donated hospital equipment and relief materials to Health Centre and an Orphanage in Jos, Plateau State. The Executive Secretary of the Council, Hassan Bello, while presenting the items in Jos on Thursday, explained...

August 4, 2020 No Responses

CIoTA President Advocates Safer Road Transportation, Commiserates With Container Accident Victims’ Families

President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has restated the institute’s commitment to safety of all modes of transportation in the country, especially those operated within the port environment. &nb...

August 4, 2020 No Responses

LNG Projects Get $31.7m Financial Support From EU

Two Spanish LNG bunkering projects have received financial backing to the tune of €27 million ($31.7 million) from the European Commission. The funds have been secured through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) mechanism, which promotes more sustainab...

August 4, 2020 No Responses

MWUN Seeks Compliance With Govt Directives On Stevedores, Dockworkers

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), on Monday has called on dock labour employers and private operators to comply with government directive on the use of registered stevedores and dockworkers. In a statement on Monday,President General of MWUN, Mr ...

August 3, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy

The President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS), Capt. Tony Onoharigho, on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to re-engage the services of Global West Specialist Vessels (GWSV) in the fight against piracy.In a statement, Onogharigho hinged the appeal on ...