Tag: Vessel

Bonny Gas Transport Charters Eco-Friendly Newbuild Vessel
May 20, 2024 No Responses

Bonny Gas Transport Charters Eco-Friendly Newbuild Vessel

Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has chartered a newbuild vessel, AKTORAS, in a strategic move to diversify and reduce the carbon footprint of its shipping portfolio.  BGT was founded in 1989 to provide...
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World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts
January 23, 2024 No Responses

World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts

SAIC Group, a prominent Chinese automotive manufacturer, officially named and commissioned the LNG dual-fuel car carrier SAIC Anji Sincerity. Constructed by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, the vessel, featuring 7,600 parking spaces, is exclusively built for SAIC Anji ...
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Firm Boosts Fleet With New LNG-Powered PCTC
November 12, 2023 No Responses

Firm Boosts Fleet With New LNG-Powered PCTC

Japanese shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kaisha has taken delivery of Sweet Pea Leader, the latest LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), at Tadotsu Shipyard, part of Imabari Shipbuilding Group. Ordered from Nihon Shipyard, the 77,644 GT vessel...
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JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members
August 30, 2023 No Responses

JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members

THE Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Tuesday arrested an oil vessel MV Ofuoma and 10 crew members conveying alleged illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers. The Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS...
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Lekki Deep Seaport Receives First Transshipment Vessel
June 30, 2023 No Responses

Lekki Deep Seaport Receives First Transshipment Vessel

Lekki Deep Seaport, on Thursday, announced the arrival of the first transshipment vessel to call at the container terminal of the port.  In a statement, Lekki Deep Seaport explained that the vessel, Rimbaud, owned by CMA CGM shipping compan...
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APAPA PORT BERTHS LARGEST CONTAINER CARRIER IN ITS HISTORY
June 17, 2023 No Responses

APAPA PORT BERTHS LARGEST CONTAINER CARRIER IN ITS HISTORY

The Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Apapa,  on Friday,  16th June, 2023 made history by its berthing of a 300m LOA vessel. NPA described the development as unprecedented and “a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Mohammed Bello Koko-l...
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Lekki Seaport Berths Largest Vessel Since Inauguration
May 20, 2023 No Responses

Lekki Seaport Berths Largest Vessel Since Inauguration

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — Lekki Deep Seaport on Friday, May 19th, 2023, berthed a 300 Meter Length Over All (LOA) vessel, christened CMA-CGM RABELAIS.  According to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the journey of the 6570 TEUs capa...
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Tincan Island Port Receives Largest Ever Container Vessel
May 9, 2023 No Responses

Tincan Island Port Receives Largest Ever Container Vessel

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) recorded yet another milestone today, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with the berthing at the TinCan Island Port Complex of “the largest-ever container vessel to call at the Lagos Pilotage District”.  The vessel MSc Maureen ha...
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Shell, HPA To Explore Decarbonising Ports Through Vessel Electrification
April 12, 2023 No Responses

Shell, HPA To Explore Decarbonising Ports Through Vessel Electrification

Shell Marine and Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed Memorandum of Strategic Partnership (MSP) to explore decarbonizing ports through areas such as vessel electrification and the development of charging networks. World Maritime News report that the agreem...
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SNEPCo’s Bonga FPSO Hits 1b Barrel Milestone
February 14, 2023 No Responses

SNEPCo’s Bonga FPSO Hits 1b Barrel Milestone

Nigeria’s first deep-water exploration and production vessel, Bonga, hit a one-billion-barrel oil export mark on Monday.  The Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), Mrs Elohor Aiboni, explained in a statement t...
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NIMASA DEEP BLUE TEAM RESCUES SEVEN DISTRESSED WORKERS ONBOARD VESSEL  
February 5, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DEEP BLUE TEAM RESCUES SEVEN DISTRESSED WORKERS ONBOARD VESSEL  

Seven distressed workers have been saved by the prompt response of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) following a distress call to the Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh.   The call, which came in at about 11.30 pm on...
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NPA Berths First Commercial Vessel At Lekki Port 
January 22, 2023 No Responses

NPA Berths First Commercial Vessel At Lekki Port 

Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari scheduled visit on Monday, the  Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Sunday successfully received a CMA CGM vessel at the Lekki Deep Seaport in Lagos.  On its Twitter handle; @nigerianports, NPA posted“Ahead of...
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NIMASA Names Vessel After Folarin  
January 20, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Names Vessel After Folarin  

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has conluded plans to immortalise the late maritime icon, Otunba Kunle Folarin by naming one of its newly-acquired vessels after him.  The Director-General NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, made this ...
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Nigerian Navy Receives Patrol Vessel From China To Boost Fight Against Piracy
October 29, 2022 No Responses

Nigerian Navy Receives Patrol Vessel From China To Boost Fight Against Piracy

The Minister Of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi,  on Friday said that the Nigerian Navy had taken possession of a patrol vessel from China to boost the fight against piracy.  The minister said this during the handover of  some military...
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