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August 19, 2020 No Responses

NPA Receives 18 Ships At Lagos Port Complex

Eighteen ships laden with food items and other goods have arrived Lagos Port Complex waiting to berth. According to Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) publication, `Shipping Position’, the ships are carrying containers, general cargo and gypsum. NPA explained that...

August 18, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Assures Dockworkers Of Improved Welfare

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured stakeholders of its commitment to the protection of the rights and welfare of dockworkers as guaranteed in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Agenda. ...

August 16, 2020 No Responses

NPA Receives Largest Container Vessel Ever At Onne Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Sunday announced the berthing of the biggest container vessel to ever dock at a Nigerian Seaport. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr Adams Jatto, in a statement explained that the ...

August 11, 2020 No Responses

Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda

Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation at the ports. Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this ...

August 7, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Reiterates December Deadline For Single-Hull Tanker Ban, Secures Approval For CVFF disbursement

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated that the country remains steadfast in its decision to stop the use of single-hull tankers by December 31 this year. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated this.....

August 4, 2020 No Responses

CIoTA President Advocates Safer Road Transportation, Commiserates With Container Accident Victims’ Families

President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has restated the institute’s commitment to safety of all modes of transportation in the country, especially those operated within the port environment. &nb...

August 3, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy

The President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS), Capt. Tony Onoharigho, on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to re-engage the services of Global West Specialist Vessels (GWSV) in the fight against piracy.In a statement, Onogharigho hinged the appeal on ...

July 28, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Firm Incures $803,000 Fine Over Unfair Trade

South Korean Fair Trade Commission has fined shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for unfair trade with its subcontractors. The KRW 970 million ($805,000) fine is described as the highest fine yet to be imposed by the anti-trust regulator for...

July 24, 2020 No Responses

Greece Exempts Seafarers From Entry Restriction

Greece has exempted seafarers from COVID-19-related travel restrictions, meeting its pledge to the IMO to facilitate crew change. GAC Greece said that the Greek government has allowed seafarers entry into its country together with citizens of the following...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

EU Bankrolls Electrification Of Seaport Terminals

The Port of Valencia has secured aid from the European Commission for two projects aimed at facilitating and accelerating the possibility of connecting ships to the electricity grid. The first of these, the Global EALING Project, European flagship action for.....

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated need for more truck terminals outside seaport environment. Speaking at the 14th Annual Business Law e-conference, Bala Usman also explained that NPA is n...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has vowed to go tougher with untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignored safety procedures and endanger the passengers’ lives. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh...

July 18, 2020 No Responses

ITF: 600,000 Seafarers Impacted By Crew Change Crisis

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that there are now approximately 300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis caused Covid-19 border and travel restrictions, and an equal number of unemployed se...

July 17, 2020 No Responses

NPA: 21 Ships Discharging Petrol, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Seaports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday disclosed that 21 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging petroleum products and food items. NPA in its publication, `Shipping Position’, listed the contents of the ships as frozen fish, general cargo, contain...