Maritime Archives — Page 95 of 122

October 11, 2017 No Responses

NPA boss implores PMAWCA on capacity development

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has implored women professionals in the Maritime sub-sector to invest more in capacity development. Hadiza Bala Usman gave this charge in a key note address at the opening...

October 8, 2017 No Responses

South African Regulator Approves Maersk Line’s Deal

South Africa’s competition tribunal has cleared Maersk Line’s proposed acquisition of German liner company Hamburg Süd. “The clearance is conditional upon Hamburg Süd’s withdrawal from the SAAF vessel sharing agreement operating in the South Africa...

October 4, 2017 No Responses

Cargo Scanner: SIFAX Group Boss seeks Govt’s swift attention

In view of the recurrent cases of illegal arm importation into the country through the seaport, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, has challenged the Federal Government to expedite action on the provision of scanners at various...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

NLNG floors NIMASA in court as Dakuku vows to appeal

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today delivered judgment in favour of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in a case between the Company and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over applicabilit...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA implores stakeholders on development, growth in maritime sector

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed the need for stakeholders to actively participate in the Nigerian maritime sector in order to support the growth of the country’s blue...

September 29, 2017 No Responses

COSCO shipyard secures orders for 10 new ships

COSCO Shipyard Group, part of COSCO Shipping International (Singapore), has, through its subsidiaries, won contracts for up to ten new ships if all options are exercised. These include a contract for four 82,000 tons bulk carriers secured by COSCO (Zhoushan) ...

September 27, 2017 No Responses

Maritime Crimes: NIMASA partners Interpol

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has disclosed that proper legal frame work, synergy and information sharing amongst government Agencies and Stakeholders will help curb the issues of c...

September 26, 2017 No Responses

COSCO gets $54m fleet renewal backing

China’s COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation has received a government subsidy for disposal and retrofit of vessels worth approximately HKD 421 million (USD 54 million). The subsidy is part of revenue-related government grants and is aimed at compensating f...

September 25, 2017 No Responses

‘Concerted efforts needed to stop menace of climate change’

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed the need for collaborative efforts to tackle the scourge of climate change. Dr. Dakuku stated this while speaking at an event on climate....

September 24, 2017 No Responses

ESL names 2nd LNG-Fueled Bulker

Helsinki-based shipping company ESL Shipping, a member of the Aspo Group, has named Haaga, the second of the company’s two LNG-fueled dry cargo vessels. The naming ceremony took place at the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China, on September 22,...

September 23, 2017 No Responses

Ports & Cargo resumes handling of general Cargo, receives first voyage vessel from Singapore

Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group has made history again at its terminal with the arrival MV Maritime Challenger, a brand new general cargo vessel that embarked on its first ever voyage to any port...

September 21, 2017 No Responses

Develop maritime infrastructure, NIMASA boss tells African countries

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that with the potentials of the African maritime sector, competitive operating environment, proper regulation, incentives and infrastru...

September 20, 2017 No Responses

NPA takes over Agura Hotels, appoints Ajayi GM

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has taken over the ownership of Agura Hotels, Abuja after a legal judgement was given in favour of the NPA against Fasel Services Limited, Omeire Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Limited, Chief M.O. Kan...

September 17, 2017 No Responses

CMA CGM places order for nine 22,000 TEU ships

French container shipping major CMA CGM has confirmed the order for nine 22,000 TEU containerships while releasing results for the second quarter of 2017. “In order to keep pace with market growth and the group’s needs, the Board of Directors...