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.
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.
