NIMASA Archives — Page 20 of 21

December 18, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA DG at Shippers’ Council, seeks maritime framework for Africa

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that in order to harness the opportunities derivable from the Blue Economy in Africa, there is a need for a proper framework and structure...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku: Nigeria spent ‘less than N100m’ on IMO election campaigns

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday in Lagos identified late preparations as a major factor responsible for the inability of Nigeria to secure a seat in the category ‘C’ of International Maritime Organisation (IMO). ...

November 28, 2017 No Responses

Stakeholders oppose amendment to NIMASA act, 1 % contribution to Navy

Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have opposed moves to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety (NIMASA) Act to pave way for 1% contribution of its revenue to the Nigerian Navy. A statement issued by NIMASA’s head,...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku: Capacity building, sectorial reform critical to maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that capacity building initiatives and sectorial reforms are critical elements that can address maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guin...

November 16, 2017 No Responses

Local govt seeks partnership with NIMASA on Apapa gridlock

In a bid to find a lasting solution to the Apapa gridlock, the Apapa Local Government Chairman, Honourable Adele Owolabi has sought partnership with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in order to restore sanity to the Apapa...

November 10, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku seeks more women participation in maritime sector

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has called for more female participation in the Nigerian maritime industry, adding that their contribution is key to the development of the sector for ...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

MWUN at NIMASA,seeks sustained industrial peace

The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) led by Dr. Dakuku Peterside for creating the platform for sustained labour ...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA to enforce strict observance to safety regulations at sea

The Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated the Agency’s commitment towards the enforcement of strict safety regulations at sea, in order to ensure the protection of Marine Environ...

October 20, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA faults NLNG’s demand for $315m judgment debt

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court Lagos in the matter between Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Attorney General of the Federation, Global West Vessels Specialists Ltd and ...

October 17, 2017 No Responses

NLNG demands $315m judgment debt from NIMASA

The Management of Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has formally issued a demand notice for the sum of $315,598,823.29 judgment debt to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). According to NLNG, the sum represents the payments made under protest.....

October 17, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria, Ghana, sign MoU on maritime operations

In line with its vision to enhance regional integration to develop capacity, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian Maritime Authority, GMA. At the official signing of...

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....

August 2, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku: Africa set to tackle piracy, other maritime crimes

The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that Maritime Administrations (MARADs) in Africa are set to tackle the twin issue of piracy, sea crime and illegal migration in the continent. The...

June 19, 2017 No Responses

Photo News

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside in a photograph with some Management Staff of NIMASA and industry Stakeholders at the presentation of Tell Awards 2016, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island...