Diana containerships cuts quarterly dividend

Diana containerships cuts quarterly dividend

Based on the current container vessel charter market, Athens-based shipping company Diana Containerships Incoparated has made a decision to suspend the quarterly cash dividend on its common shares effective with the quarter ended June 30, 2016.  Diana Containerships said:“The decision to...
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Nigeria to host Maritime Ports and Terminals Expo

Nigeria to host Maritime Ports and Terminals Expo

By Moses Ebosele –    Facilitators of the 9th Nigeria International Maritime Port and Terminal Conference and Exhibition (NIMPORT 2016)  have concluded plans to host the event between  23-25 August 2016 at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.   Acco...
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Stakeholders seek support for NIMASA DG

Stakeholders seek support for NIMASA DG

By Moses Ebosele –    Experts and stakeholders in the maritime sector  have commended the leadership initiatives of Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside.  Speaking at a ceremony hosted ...
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Trailing Abdullahi’s foot note at NPA

Trailing Abdullahi’s foot note at NPA

By Moses Ebosele –    Blocking revenue leakages and clamour for efficiency through deployment of information technology were some of the notable achievements of the immediate past Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi.  ...
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Amaechi unveils ports surveillance technology

Amaechi unveils ports surveillance technology

 By Moses Ebosele –    The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has unveiled a maritime security technology which tracks and records movement of vessels within the nation’s territorial waters.   The security infrastructure monitors vessels wi...
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NIMASA to certify Naval Officers, Ratings

NIMASA to certify Naval Officers, Ratings

By Moses Ebosele –  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to certify Officers and Ratings of the Nigerian Navy in line with the requirements of Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).  ...
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NIMASA implores IOCs on Nigeria’s environmental laws

NIMASA implores IOCs on Nigeria’s environmental laws

By Moses Ebosele –    The Nigerian Maritime Adminstration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will no longer tolerate disregard for Cabotage and environmental laws by the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria, Director General, Dr Dakuku Peter...
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Minister insist on ports’ audit

Minister insist on ports’ audit

By Moses Ebosele –  The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has reiterated Federal Government resolve to audit operations and activities at the nation’s Seaports.     Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with the management of Nigeria Shippers ...
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ENL Consortium disowns Protesters

ENL Consortium disowns Protesters

By Moses Ebosele –   ENL Consortium, operator of Terminals C and D of the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa  has disowned dockworkers who staged a protest at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters in Marina, Lagos on Monday, July 18, 2016....
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New NPA boss harps on improved revenue generation

New NPA boss harps on improved revenue generation

By Moses Ebosele –    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will strive for enhanced operating efficiencies to facilitate improved revenue generation and inflows into the national treasury, newly appointed Managing Director, Hadiza Bala-Usman has said.  ...
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$3.8b Project fuels  Intels, LADOL dispute

$3.8b Project fuels Intels, LADOL dispute

The outgoing Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi has identified the $3.8billion Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)project as the major factor responsible for the ongoing face-off between Integrated Logistics Serv...
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Labour petitions Minister over activities of shipping companies

Labour petitions Minister over activities of shipping companies

MEMBERS of the Maritme Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have forwarded a petition to the Minister of Transport over what they described as the “activities of some shipping companies, consignees/agents.”   Urging the Minister to intervene as part of measure...
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Nigeria seeks support for regional framework against Piracy

Nigeria seeks support for regional framework against Piracy

The Federal Government has expressed its support for any regional initiative geared towards eliminating the scourge of piracy and maritime crimes especially in the Gulf of Guinea.  Speaking at the ongoing International Maritime Organisation (IMO)/Maritime Org...
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Controversy trails appointment of new NPA MD

Controversy trails appointment of new NPA MD

By Moses Ebosele – The appointment of Hadiza Bala-Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has continued to generate controversy within and outside the maritime sector.    While some Nigerians commend President Muhammadu Buhari ...
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