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Nigeria’s First Maritime University to start October —NIMASA DG

by Jack Smith - June 30, 2017 02681

ACADEMIC activities of the Maritime University of Nigeria Okerenkoko, Delta State are set to commence in October, 2017. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside on Thursday during the celebration of the World Seafarers’ Day tagged ‘Seafarers’ Matters’ held

Maritime Transport Policy Underway in Nigeria

by Tola Ojobo - June 24, 2017 02209

In furtherance of the revolution going on in Nigeria's transport sector, where the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is advancing the intermodal transport system by linking all the port complexes to the hinterland via the railway to further facilitate ease of doing business a Maritime Transport Policy (MTP) is underway, The Director

7 Ships with Petrol Cargo, Other Commodities Arrive Lagos Ports

by Jack Smith - June 21, 2017 02228

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday that seven ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth. The NPA disclosed this in its daily “Shipping Position” made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. It said that four of the

NIMASA moves to fix gaps in National Transport Policy

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 01647

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has begun the process of fixing the gaps in Nigeria’s National Transport Policy (NTP). In a three-day workshop geared towards the articulation and formulation of a National Maritime Transport Policy, the Director General of NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, said that the NTP does not capture

World’s largest diamond-hunting ship Unveiled

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 03420

Mining giant De Beers has launched a state-of-art £122m exploration ship that will scan for diamonds on the seabed off the coast of Namibia. The mv SS Nujoma is equipped with sonar technology and a drilling device that can probe the ocean floor and take samples more quickly and efficiently

Mariners decry inadequate presence of Nigerian Navy at sea

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 02120

The Nigerian Association of Master of Mariners (NAMM) has condemn the inadequate presences of the Nigerian Navy at sea, saying It is inimical to sea borne trade and National security. They described the ships in the Nigerian Navy inventory as too old, and unable to cope with the current day realities

Likoni’s new ferry from Turkey

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 03510

A new design ferry to be procured at the Likoni Channel has began its journey from Turkey. Mv Jambo is to ease services at the busy channel, it’s at the Özata Shipyard in Turkey and is expected to arrive in July. The ferry will officially be launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta

Maritime sector strategic for investors – Rotimi Amaechi

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 02057

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has stated that the Nigerian maritime sector is a haven of opportunities for the world maritime industry to tap into. While Speaking at "Africa @ Nor” session at the just concluded Nor-Shipping 2017 which was held at Lillstrome, Norway recently. The Minister assured the audience

Seaports Agencies Streamlined to Seven

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 01817

.....……… logistics made a lot easier As directed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, Agencies operating at the seaports has been streamlined to seven, Listing the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) as the Landlord , the other approved agencies that were mandated to operate in the ports are: Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Nigerian Maritime Administration and

Kenya Revenue Authority to install cargo scanners at SGR stations

Maritime

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 31, 2017 02407

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to install cargo scanners at some stations along the Standard Gauge Railway line to monitor consignment. According to KRA regional chief manager for customs and border control John Bisonga, the scanners would be used to monitor cargo ferried by SGR trains. “The number of containers