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.
Apapa traffic: Construction of road wouldn’t solve problem – Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have said that planned reconstruction of the failed roads in the port vicinities of Apapa and its environ is not the solution to the chaotic traffic situation in the area.
MASECA Bill : Reps threaten to arrest self-acclaimed DG
Stakeholders in the maritime industry are opposing passage of the proposed Maritime Security Agency Bill (MASECA) 2017 into law by the National Assembly.
Our holding bay can take 8,000 containers – Maerskline
The Nigerian office of the world’s shipping giant, Maersk Line, has contradicted the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, over establishment of adequate holding bay capacity to accommodate empty containers.
Govt neglect forces 52% decline in fisheries sector
The nation’s harsh operating environment has impacted heavily on the fishing sector of the maritime industry with about 120 fishing vessels taken to lay bays, a mortuary for ships.
Piracy attacks: Creation of independent Coastal Defence Force only solution – Borha
A maritime consultant and head analyst of C. A. BORHA (Management and Economic Services), Christopher Borha, has called for the creation of an independent Coastal Defence Force as permanent solution to the challenge of pirate attacks on the nation’s waterways.
