Seaport Archives — Page 27 of 45

December 7, 2017 No Responses

EU approves COSCO’s OOCL takeover

The European Commission has given the green light to COSCO Shipping’s bid to take over Orient Overseas (International) Limited. Under the offer launched in July, COSCO Shipping Holdings and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) seek to acquire all issued OOIL shares at an...

December 4, 2017 No Responses

Maritime workers vow to shut Saipem over $29m debt

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has vowed to shut down the operations of Saipem in Nigeria over the company’s indebtedness running into more than $29 million (N10.6 billion) for various services at the port. President-General of MWUN, Comrade...

December 2, 2017 No Responses

China to Conduct Ship Pollution Control

China has launched a year-long inspection campaign on Ship Pollution Control in the Hainan Province as part of its efforts to reduce air and water pollution associated with shipping, marine insurer Gard said. The Chinese Maritime Safety Authority (MSA) said i...

December 1, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA Photo News

Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Bashir Jamoh (2nd Right) who represented the NIMASA Director General and Director, Special Duties (External Relations & Technical Coopera...

November 30, 2017 No Responses

Flame-Defying Maritime Pilots Win IMO Bravery Award

Two maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major maritime catastrophe, received the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the 2017 IMO awards ceremony, held on November 27. Pilots Captain...

November 29, 2017 No Responses

CMA CGM, Seatrade to Restructure VSA

French container shipping giant CMA CGM Group and specialised reefer transporter Seatrade Group have decided to restructure the vessel sharing agreement (VSA) reached earlier this year. Under the VSA, unveiled in July 2017, the companies intended to link Nor...

November 27, 2017 No Responses

Between waste, reality and politics of deep seaports

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – Did Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers State carry out any feasibility study before embarking on the Bakassi Deep Seaport project? Who carried out the feasibility study and what is the outcome? ...

November 26, 2017 No Responses

TICT unveils Africa’s first female harbour crane operators

Leading container terminal operator, Tin Can Island Container Terminal (TICT) made history on Friday as it unveiled the first set of female harbour crane and Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) operators in Africa. Speaking at the official presentation of the female...

November 25, 2017 No Responses

NPA MD lauds first set of RTG operators in Africa

Like their male counterpart, women can enhance the Maritime Industry and improve the Nation’s Economy, the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has said Speaking at the Tincan Island Container Terminal Ltd (TICT), the NPA ...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

NPA to deploy six security boats, fine-tunes welfare package for workers

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman on Tuesdaycontinued her interactive session with stakeholders of Rivers Ports Complex. Addressing stakeholders comprising of...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

Report: More than half of trucks in Apapa have no business in the Seaports

A new report released by a leading maritime consulting firm reveals that more than half of the container trucks visiting Apapa, Lagos daily have no immediate business to transact at the port. The report, which stems from an independent study...

November 21, 2017 No Responses

NPA to sustain quarterly forum with stakeholders as board reviews committee’s report on infrastructure in December

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated her commitment to sustain ongoing meetings with workers and other stakeholders on a quarterly basis. Addressing st...

November 21, 2017 No Responses

Shipping firms allege blockage of channel by NLNG, petitions NPA

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – Shipping firms have appealed to the Managing Director of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman to intervene in the alleged blocking of channel by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). In a petiti...

November 17, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner editors on port reforms, improved communications

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will partner the Nigerian Guild of Editors with a view to having a stronger communications channel to convey the gains of the current Reforms at the nation’s seaports, Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman has said....