Maritime Archives — Page 78 of 121

September 24, 2018 No Responses

Pirates Kidnap Ship’s Crew In Nigeria, Destroys Communications Equipment

Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in Nigerian waters. Massoel Shipping said its vessel, MV Glarus, was carrying wheat from Lagos to Port Harcourt when it was attacked on Saturday. “The pirate gang boarded the...

September 21, 2018 No Responses

ICPC Seeks Joint Vessel Inspection At Seaports

The Acting Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Usman Abubakar has stressed the need for all government agencies in the maritime sector to carry out joint inspection of vessels at the ports...

September 20, 2018 No Responses

A.P. Moller – Maersk Explains Integration, Improved Customer Experience

To better serve customers and unlock growth potential in the Logistics &Services segment, A.P. Moller – Maersk will combine its offering for ocean products and supply chain services to be able to offer more comprehensive end-to-end logistic solutions...

September 19, 2018 No Responses

NPA, Guangzhou Port Seal MoU On Effective Logistics, Trade, Training, Others

By Moses Ebosele, citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – Citing need to promote cooperation in a variety of fields, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Guangzhou Port Authority, China, on Tuesday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). ...

September 18, 2018 No Responses

Maersk Line To Introduce New Fuel Adjustment Surcharge

World’s largest container shipping company Maersk Line is planning to introduce a new fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap. As explained, the new Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharge aims at recovering Maersk Line’s costs of compl...

September 17, 2018 No Responses

Dakuku In Egypt, Seeks Maritime Development Through Continental Collaboration

The chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrations AAMA, Dr Dakuku Peterside has restated the place of continental collaboration to grow the African maritime industry. This was the thrust of his message as he arrived Sharm El Sheik, Egypt...

September 16, 2018 No Responses

LNG-Powered ConRo Begins Full Speed Trial

Crowley’s second commitment class ConRo, Taíno, currently under construction at VT Halter Marine in Pascaguola, Mississippi, has aced its first speed trial, bringing it a step closer to delivery, the company said. “As part of the testing and commissionin...

September 14, 2018 No Responses

Union Raises Concerns Over Workplace Safety At Terminal

The Maritime Union of Australia has raised concerns over unsafe working conditions at the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT). Namely, the trade union’s Deputy National Secretary Will Tracey informed that a rise in work hours and inadequate ...

September 13, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya Set For Maritime Pact

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed that regional collaboration is key to developing Africa’s maritime sector, stating the Agency’s commitment to continue to reposition ...

September 12, 2018 No Responses

Doraleh Terminal: Djibouti Nationalises PDSA Shares

The Republic of Djibouti has decided to nationalize, with immediate effect, all the shares and corporate rights held by Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA) in the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) company. As explained, the move was made to protect the...

September 10, 2018 No Responses

NIMASA Boss In Hamburg, Urges Europe To Embrace China Model In Africa

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has charged foreign investors to tap in to the opportunities that abound in the African maritime sector. Dakuku who spoke at the Nigerian Business Summi...

September 10, 2018 No Responses

First Ocean Cleanup System Debuts

The Dutch non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup, launched the world’s first ocean cleanup system from the San Francisco Bay on September 8. The cleanup system, named System 001, is heading to a location 240 nautical miles offshore for a two-week...

September 9, 2018 No Responses

Capes To Install Scrubbers

The exhaust gas cleaning system or the scrubber has been the buzzword for the industry ahead of the approaching 2020 sulphur cap. Industry opinions vary on whether to proceed with the installation of scrubbers or pursue other options like marine...

September 4, 2018 No Responses

Maersk Adds Digital Freight Forwarder To Its Brand

Digital freight forwarder Twill has changed its brand affiliation from Damco to Maersk, Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk said. Maersk explained that the realigning of the brand will make it possible to offer Twill to all Maersk...