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Maritime Space Accounted For About 70%F.G’s Revenue – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd.), has stated that the nation’s maritime environment accounted for about 70 per cent of Federal Government revenue.
Magashi disclosed this during the hand over ceremony…
China Begins Production Of World’s First 100,000 DWT Deepwater FPSO
The People's Republic of China has commenced production at the world’s first 100,000 dwt deep-water semi-submersible Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) installation.
The platform named the Shen Hai Yi Hao was…
Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Dakar Office To Strengthen Shipping Operations In West Africa
Hapag-Lloyd has officially unveiled a new office in the West African country of Senegal located in the capital Dakar to strengthen its presence in Africa.
The country is connected to the global Hapag-Lloyd network by…
CREWING SCAM: ITF Launches Web Tool For Seafarers To Identify Fake Manning Agents
As part of efforts to curb fake manning agents in the shipping industry , the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has launched a new web tool to help give seafarers the upper hand to identify scammers in terms of job…
Netherlands Flags Off Vaccination Of Foreign Seafarers At Rotterdam Port
Authorities in port operations in the Netherlands have commenced vaccination of foreign seafarers at busiest port .
The Netherlands is piloting a scheme to vaccinate seafarers of all nationalities calling at the key port of…
AEO: Lagos Ports To Get 3 Scanning Machines From Customs – ACG Aremu
The Zonal Coordinator, Zone A headquarters, Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Modupe Aremu has disclosed that management of the service has concluded plans to deploy three scanners to the Lagos ports as part of…
ESCORT: Advocacy Group Decries Shortage Of Customs Personnel On Fastrack Cargoes
The Advocacy for Maritime Development Association (AMDA) has expressed worries over shortage of personnel in the Nigeria customs service for the escort of fastrack and free trade zone cargoes to final destination.
President of the…
Anaroke Bags Ikeja Club Excellence Award For Gender Advocacy
The Founder of MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF) Initiative, Mr. Kingsley Anaroke has bagged an Award of Excellence for Gender Advocacy and Empowerment from the prestigious Ikeja Club.
Anaroke and other distinguished…
COVID-19 : Florida’s Ports Lost $14 Billion In 2020 Due To Pandemic
While Florida’s seaports experienced a significant loss of trade and revenue in 2020, a new report shows that the state’s seaports are poised for a recovery in 2021.
Leading the recovery is the strong growth in cargo volumes that started…
MARITIME SECURITY: Philippine Coast Guard Gets Two New Patrol Vessels
Following the heightened tension on her maritime domain, authorities in the Philippines have acquired two patrol vessels to boost maritime security activities.
The construction of the vessels is being financed by the…