Seaport Archives — Page 28 of 45

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....

November 14, 2017 No Responses

MV Demeter:Nigerian Pirates Free Crew

The crew of the Liberia-flagged containership MV Demeter has been released by Nigerian pirates, the Associated Press reports citing a spokesman for Peter Doehle Schiffahrts-KG, Cor Radings. According to Radings, the “seafarers are in good condition and have...

November 14, 2017 No Responses

Hydrographic society seeks NPA, NIMASA support for professional capacity building

The Nigerian Hydrographic Society (NHS) has sought the support of key maritime parastals including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to drive its professional training programmes for hydrogra...

November 13, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku: Lawyers key to development of maritime sector

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has charged practitioners of law in the maritime sector on the need for regular updates on the knowledge of the sector, due to the dynamism...

November 10, 2017 No Responses

NPA Photo News

The Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman addressing Stakeholders at Calabar Port with her, are from left General Manager Marine and Operations, Mr. Joshua Asanga, Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Dr. Sekonte H. Davies, Executive Director, Engineering...

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 ...

November 9, 2017 No Responses

Daewoo shipbuilding declares $41m profit in Q3

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) ended the third quarter of this year with a profit of KRW 45.7 billion (USD 41 million), compared to a net loss of KRW 284 billion posted a year earlier. As...

November 8, 2017 No Responses

CMA CGM to power 22,000 TEU ship with LNG

French shipping major CMA CGM Group has unveiled the decision to equip its nine future ships of 22,000 TEUs with engines using liquefied natural gas. “We have made the bold decision to equip our future 22,000 TEUs vessels with a...

November 1, 2017 No Responses

No going back on Gelegele Seaport project, says Obaseki

The Edo State Government has assured the people of the state that work on the Gelegele Seaport is in progress as there is sufficient economic justification for its development. Speaking to journalists on the socio-economic gains of the planned...

November 1, 2017 No Responses

NPA Photo News

Chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority Board of Directors, Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye (left), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (Middle) and Capt. Olugbenga Abidoye during the 2017 World Maritime Day celebration yesterday i...

October 29, 2017 No Responses

Cosco shipping ports generates $155.5m revenue in Q3

China-based Cosco Shipping Ports Limited delivered improved earnings, accompanied by greater volumes in the third quarter of 2017, driven by the growth of international trade. Amid improvement in international trade, and the support from shipping alliances ...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner women in ANLCA on seaport operations

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman has said that as a strong believer in partnership and collaboration, she will tap into the knowledge and experience of Women in ANLCA (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents) which...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

FG pledges to fast-track establishment of seaport in Bayelsa

The Federal Government on Thursday pledged to fast-track the establishment of the seaport in Bayelsa through Public Private Partnership for infrastructural development. Mr Rotimi Amaechi made the pledge when the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, paid ...

October 23, 2017 No Responses

Group lauds INTELS Chairman’s move to resolve NPA dispute

The Nigerian Importers Integrity Association (NIIA) has commended the Chairman of INTELS Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gabriele Volpi, for intervening in the dispute between his company and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) over remittances into the Treasury Single Ac...