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CAPACITY BUILDING: NIMASA,Navy Harmonise Training Guidelines To Meet IMO Certification
Plans are at an advanced stage to harmonise the training procedures of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy for the improved safety and security of the country’s maritime space.
This was…
BOAT MISHAP UPDATE : LASG Threatens To Arrest Passengers, Operators Embarking On Night Trips
Following a fatal boat accident that occurred on Friday at about 8pm along Ikorodu Channel of the State Waterways, the Lagos State Government, has again, warned all ferry operators and passengers against violating the laid down rule of ‘No…
IKORODU BOAT MISHAP UPDATE:NIWA Deploys Marine Police To Monitor Passengers Compliance Level At Ebute Ero
The Lagos Area Manager , National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) ,Engineer Sarat Lara Braimah, has said that the Ebute Ero jetty, the departure point of the ill fated boat MV Lalek Marine will henceforth be monitored by Police officials…
ONE YEAR AFTER: Truck Owners Want NPA To Fulfil Promises On Electronic Call Up System
Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have been advised to fulfill it earlier promises to introduce electronic call up system to ease movement of trucks in and out of the seaports, as part of efforts to boost trade facilitation.…
Seafarers Still Stranded At Sea As More Test Positive For COVID-19
Shipping groups and seafarer unions are desperately trying to convince governments to allow crew the right to transit after work contracts expire. Most governments still haven’t listened. An estimated 200,000 crew remain stranded at sea,…
Lawmakers To Investigate Alleged NPA Secret Account With Unity Bank
Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday welcomed House of Representatives resolve to investigates the alleged secret account with Unity Bank Plc.
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate…
Sea Robbers Kidnap Nine Sailors Off Bonny Island
BW Offshore has announced that FPSO Sendje Berge was attacked by sea pirates this morning around 4:20am local time offshore Nigeria.
The pirates kidnapped nine Nigerian national workers before leaving the vessel. BW said that none of the…
President Buhari Appoints Professor As MD Of NEPZA
Professor, Adesoji Adesugba, has been appointed new Managing Director ,Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority ( NEPZA).
Adesugba's appointment was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter dated Friday, June 26.
A…
WATER TRANSPORTATION: LAGFERRY Hits 60,054 Passengers In Six Months
The Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) has disclosed that a total of 60,054 passengers have been conveyed in less than six months of operational activities on the state inland waterways.
Statistical data analysis revealed that as…
ZIM and Maersk Container Industry Expand Their Business Collaboration
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has expanded its reefer fleet with an additional 500 Star Cool reefers, this time upgraded with Controlled Atmosphere (CA), supporting ZIM’s growth in new markets for perishable cargo. This is the fourth…