Clik here to view.
This ‘Big Mama’ drives multi-billion dollar operations at Onne Port
Intel’s 600-tons Liebherr crane serves as a major infrastructure driving with ease, the vast majority of operations carried out by companies at the Oil and Gas Free Zone in Onne, Rivers State. The...
View ArticleBuhari approves audit of maritime sector to check corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the audit of the maritime sector to ascertain why it is not making the desired progress, a statement issued by the Ministry of Transportation on Thursday said....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Over 300 striking dockers facing Layoffs
Credit: SETC(WMN) The Lisbon Port Operators Association, which represents the interests of the companies operating in the Lisbon port, has resorted to collective sacking of striking Lisbon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview: Gulf of Guinea security requires coordinated strategic approach,...
Maritime security expert, Capt. Phillip HeylAn American maritime security expert, Capt.Phillip Heyl, at a recent maritime conference held as part of the Nigerian Navy Diamond Anniversary celebration,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Peterside recommends robust partnership to grow Nigeria’s maritime sector
L-R; Director Administration and Personnel Services,NIMASA, Mr. Jibril Ibrahim; Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside; Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Rolf Ree, Director, Maritime Labour...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Intels empowering communities
A beneficiary working at the garment-making centre in Onne A facility tour of Intels and visit to one of its host communities,Ogu, Rivers, have proven its Corporate Social Responsibility as a ‘diet’...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NIMASA restates commitment to capacity building
L-R: Rep of the Registrar, CFRFFN, Ifeayin Joseph , Rep of DG NIMASA and Director Maritime Labour Services of the Agency, Mrs J.A Gunwa; Engr. Greg Ogbeifun , President Shipowners Association of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Security breaches in Gulf of Guinea destructive to economic life lines—CNS,...
The Chief of Naval Staff(third from right) Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas and other top Naval Officers on board NNS CENTENARY for the sea manoeuvre marking the Navy at 60 The Chief of Naval...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NIMASA to undergo major reforms- Peterside
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku PetersideThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said it would undertake major reforms in the next one year to boast its capacity to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
President Buhari underscores importance of Economic Regulator in port reforms
Nigeria's President Muhammadu BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday stressed the importance of having the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, as the nation’s ports economic regulator, saying the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Industry Report: Hard times in port operations as cargo volumes drop, naira...
If port operations are determined and sustained by the volume of cargo coming through the ports, then the economics have to be done well and quickly too, to save Nigerian ports as the volume of cargo...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Advice regarding verification of gross mass of packed containers before July...
An MSC circular on Advice to administrations, port state control authorities, companies, port terminals and masters regarding the SOLAS requirements for verified gross mass of packed containers has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Buhari to inaugurate Abuja-Kaduna railway service in July—Transportation...
Transportation Minister, Mr Rotimi AmaechiThe Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday promised that President Muhammadu Buhari would inaugurate the completed Abuja-Kaduna rail line...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Maritime Advocacy Group faults EFCC Chairman on conviction of ex-NIMASA DG
Temisan OmatseyeThe Maritime Advocacy Group has faulted the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, on his statement with respect to the recent conviction of Mr...
View ArticleUnderstanding potential impacts of Marine Geo-engineering
A new GESAMP working group on marine geo-engineering held its first meeting at IMO Headquarters, London (23-25 May).The overall objective of the Working Group (WG 41) is to better understand the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MWUN wants former Union President, Ukaumunna arrested over secretariat invasion
Mr Tony Nted, President General, Maritime Workers Union of NigeriaThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Thursday called on the Federal Government and security operatives concerned with the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Onisiwo Island appreciates Integrated Oil & Gas for special ‘Children’s Day...
Children's Day celebration in Onisiwo Island, Lagos StateOnisiwo Island, host community to Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd new project,t has expressed appreciation to the company for giving its children a...
View Article2014 US ferry passenger census released
More than 115 million passengers were carried on ferries in the United States and its territories in 2014, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Maritime Workers Union wants dockworkers’ pool
President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, ComradeTony NtedConcerned about a sustainable welfare and job security for dockworkers, the President General of the Maritime Workers Union(...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NAGAFF tasks freight forwarders on integrity in declaration, vows to expose...
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, has warned practitioners against false declaration while clearing goods for clients.It also restated that the customs...
View Article