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.
MWUN pledge support to NDLEA against drug smuggling
The leadership of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has pledged to continue to partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to rid the ports of all related crimes in the distribution of unlawful drugs
South Africa: Port operations suspended in Durban after heavy rains
Shipping activities at South Africa’s busiest port (Port of Durban) have been suspended following severe flooding in the KwaZulu-Natal province that has so far claimed at least 60 lives
Seafarer Happiness Index Q1 2022 drops from 5.93 to 4.92%
With the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 1 2022 results being published, we look at what the findings tell us
Bulgaria is set to assist Ukraine in moving cargo on the Black Sea
Black Sea region logistics were heavily affected after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the following blockade of Ukrainian seaports
Payment of compensation to land owners stall Ibadan ICD project
The non-payment of compensation to the land owners where the Oyo State Inland Container Depot, ICD, has stalled the project as land owners have insisted on being paid before work can continue
NIMASA records zero pirates attack in 5 months
NIMASA, has said that it recorded zero attacks in the first five months of the year, a development that has given Nigeria commendation from the international shipping community
Terminal operators cave in on POF, integrate system with CRFFN
There indications that major container terminals including A.P. Moller Terminals, APMT, may have decided to integrate their systems with that of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, for the purpose of payment and collection of Professional Practicing Fee, POF
FG to register, categorise Nigerian fish farmers
By Godwin Oritse THE Federal Government has commenced moves to register and categorise all fish farms across Nigeria with a view to encouraging export, inspection, data collection and record purpose. Vanguard Maritime Report learnt that the Federal Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture in collaboration with the States will carry out the exercise in the next […]
NPA puts 5 terminal operators on watchlist
*As Bello-Koko speaks on ports rehabilitation, concession, digitization *Harps on inclusive ports industry By Eguono Odjegba The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have alerted on the possible revocation of the licenses of about five terminal operators within the Lagos Ports whose critical infrastructures like quay walls are believed to have collapsed and are […]
New twist emerges on dispute over Tin-can shoreline
*Controversy trails licensing of new tank farm, as construction begins By Godfrey Bivbere As the battle over the ownership of the shoreline Tin-can Island port between the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, continues, a construction of a new tank farm has commenced at the area called ‘Abuja’ along […]
I am committed to solving funding challenges of CRFFN — Nwakohu
The Registrar, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, Barr Sam Nwakohu, says in this interview that his leadership is committed to achieving adequate funding for the Council. He also spoke about a wide range of issues affecting practitioners’ professionalism, compliance and capacity building. By Eguono Odjegba […]
Women protest gender imbalance in reconstituted transport, maritime sector boards
By Eguono Odjegba Maritime stakeholders and players have decried alleged gender imbalance in the reconstituted boards of parastatals in the transport and maritime industry. Participants at a virtual conference/seminar organized by the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria, CIOTA, to commemorate the first International Maritime Organization, IMO, International Day For Women In Maritime, also […]
NIMASA reiterates commitment to effective pollution prevention, control
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa To further enhance and create an enabling environment for Nigerian Maritime sector to thrive, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective pollution prevention and control. The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, who spoke at the 7th meeting of the National Standing Committee on […]
IOCs violate Nigerian diving regulations — NAPROD
By Godfrey Bivbere Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo, Chevron Nigeria Limited, and other International Oil Companies, IOCs, have been accused of violating diving regulations in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Chief Inspector of Diving, CID, Julius Ugwala, who made this accusation in Lagos, also lamented that foreigners are being engaged in diving services by IOCs in […]
Ex-OGFZA chair to speak at 6th AMSAY conference
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Former Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, OGFZA Nigeria Dr. Chris Asoluka, would deliver a lead paper at the upcoming 2022 Annual Maritime Students And Youth, AMSAY, conference. The conference is billed for May 27, 2022, with the theme: ‘Job Creation for Nigerian Youth Through the Maritime Sector’. A statement from […]
