NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
Customs Checkpoints: We have patrol units, not checkpoints — Customs boss
Following public complaints about the activities of Customs operatives along Mile2 – Seme expressway, Customs Area Controller, CAC, of Seme Border Command, Garba Uba Mohammed, has said that the Service does mount checkpoints but have patrol spots.
PFSO advocates integration of maritime command control centres
THE Port Facility Security Officers, PFSO, Forum of the Lagos Maritime Security Zone, MSZ, has advocated for the integration of the various maritime command control centres across the country saying that their individuality has not helped in curbing criminal activities in the nation’s coastal and territorial waters.
NLNG explains its response to distressed trawler off Bonny coast
CONTRARY to media reports that no help came the way of a distressed fishing trawler, the management of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, Limited has said that it responded by dispatching a long-range security boat to the location of the distressed vessel.
More women should get involved in the Blue economy project — Peterside
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has called for the involvement of more women in the development of the blue economy project with a view to growing the sector.
NN to deploy warships, helicopters for multinational sea exercise
The Nigerian Navy, will Friday, deploy some of its Warships and helicopters to the Gulf of Guinea, GoG for a multinational sea exercise code-named Obangame, with a view to countering sea-based illicit activities in the GoG corridor and to deepen cooperation among the region’s navies.
Attacks on trawlers have reduced – FG, Fishing trawlers
THE Nigerian Trawler Owners Association, NITOA, and the Federal Department of Fishery and Agriculture, have said that there has been a drastic reduction in pirates attacks against fishing trawlers.
Capacity building: NIMASA committed to developing blue economy –– Peterside
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reiterated its commitment to growing the blue economy through its capacity building drive.
Millions of barrels of crude stranded in the Atlantic
The NS Concept is a colossal red-and-yellow oil tanker with an international background almost as colorful as its paintwork. It sails under the flag of Liberia; was built in South Korea by Hyundai, and is owned and commercially managed by Russia’s Sovcomflot. However, of late it’s been drifting in international waters, owing to US sanctions.
IMO 2020 sulfur cap pushes up prices of secondhand tankers
The new sulfur emission norms for marine fuels have pushed up t prices of secondhand tankers, particularly the Long Range II, which is in strong demand according to shipping industry executives.
Nigeria ship owners should embrace joint venture for sustainability – Seafarers
Following frequent collapse of indigenous shipping companies in the country, seafarers under the aegis of Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NMNOWTSSA, have called on Nigeria ship owners to embrace joint venture operation for sustainability.
