Maritime

PROMOTERS of the Badagry Dockyard Limited have said that the multi-billion dollar project is capable of operating in consonance with globally, acceptable standard in ship building, repairs, and construction yard to make a difference in Nigeria and Africa. The projection, according to Project Director BSMEC, Laolu Saraki, was reinforced by the Lagos roadshow last year…

CMA CGM and its subsidiary are launching five maritime services between October and November 2015 to connect Morocco with the largest importers of this African country’s citrus fruits and vegetables during the export season.

A Survey put together by United Kingdom based Maritime Experts, Moore Stephens, has predicted that   Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in before the end of this year and in 2016.

THE perennial traffic gridlock is a major threat to the economic growth of Lagos Seaports, the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS) has said.

DANISH container shipping giant Maersk Line is yet to decide whether to order additional eight 14,000 TEU (Twentyfoot Equivalent Unit) containerships at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

DANISH shipping and energy conglomerate, Maersk, has lowered its expectations for Maersk Line’s business results for the year 2015 amid depressed market.

BETWEEN January and September this year, the Apapa Area 1 command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N221.9billion revenue, an increase of 39.65 per cent when compared to N216.3billion attained within same period in 2014.

THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced preliminary investigation to ascertain the remote and immediate circumstances surrounding the midstream collision of two vessels, MT Elixir and MT Tank near Warri, Delta State.

THE world’s 12 largest cargo ports by volume are only using 48 per cent of their capacity in terms of throughput per quay crane.

On 6 April 1941, Piraeus, one of the main harbours in Greece, was hit in a German bombing raid.

THE Head of Public Relations of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hajia Lami Tumaka has emerged the winner of the most outstanding Maritime Industry Image Maker in the 6th National Evergreen Maritime Merit Award. A statement issued by Chief Public Relation Officer, Philip Kyanet explained that Tumaka emerged winner “through a rigorous…

THE Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col Hameed Ali (rtd) has formerly commenced direct engagement with strategic stakeholders in the maritime sector. Already, the Customs boss has met with the managements of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and…