Transportation Minister wants immediate implementation of report by National Carrier Committee
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi
Amaechi has directed the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council; Mr
Hassan Bello to begin immediate implementation of the report of the committee
on establishment of a national carrier.
‘Hydrography is key to well-managed seas, safe shipping’
Olumide Omotoso has vast experience
working as a hydrographer with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). He talks on
the importance of hydrography in safe
navigation, as it falls within the theme for the 2016 World Hydrographic Day
‘Hydrography: The Key to well-managed seas.’
In this exclusive interview with Marine
Network, Omotoso ties the importance of well-managed seas to the sustainability
of vital means of livelihood, especially for maritime nations.
IMO Audit Team scores NIMASA high on human resource, tasks agency on systems development
The
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been scored
high on its human resource, which has been adjudged competent and committed to
duty.
DG NIMASA congratulates Agency’s Head of Public Relations for ‘Evergreen PR Personality Award’
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and
Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has congratulated the Agency’s
Head of Corporate Communication, Hajia Lami Tumaka on her award as the
“Evergreen Public Relations Personality” in the maritime industry by Transquest
Media Group.
Militants strike Chevron again, demand EPZ, Maritime University projects to be completed as condition for ceasefire
The militants in the Niger Delta have shunned the peace moves by the Federal Government, with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) bombing another facility belonging to Chevron in Warri, Delta State.
‘FG looks to take-off interests in river ports development’
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Transportation Minister, Mr Rotimi Amaechi |
With concerns about the need to develop river ports in
Nigeria, as a way of expanding the economic revenue sources other than oil and
gas, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi in this interview, said
that investors’ interests in the sub-sector had not been encouraging, for the
fact that the business viability of river ports must be backed by interests
from investors who will handle the take-off projects.
The minister also speaks on the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding that is expected to establish a transport university, besides
other industry matters.
Excerpts:
Interview: National Single Window will prompt greater productivity in Nigeria’s port services—Nigerian Shippers’ Council
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Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, Hassan Bello |
The Executive Secretary of the
Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barrister Hassan Bello, in this interview, talks on
the importance of a National Single Window Regime to promoting a more effective
and transparent port services in Nigeria.
He also talks on the economic benefits
of developing dry ports in the various geo-political regions of Nigeria, which
will decrease shipping cost and enhance easy movement of cargos to their final
destination, as well as servicing neighbouring landlocked countries.
Bello highlights the role of the Council
in protecting both the shippers and the terminal operators, in a bid to create
a balance that can make Nigerian ports attractive, in addition to other sundry
issues.
Excerpts:
Indigenous ship owner calls for review of seafarers’ training programme
Engr.Greg
Ogbeifun, an indigenous ship owner and President, Ship Owners Association of
Nigeria (SOAN), has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to review the Nigerian Seafarers
Development Programme (NSDP) in
order to achieve the goal of the programme.
NIMASA upholds commitment to vision of IMO’s audit
The International Maritime Organisaion Member State Audit Scheme(IMSAS)team and some Nigerian officials |
The Director General of the
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku
Peterside, has declared the Agency's support for the vision of International
Maritime Organization Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) for Nigeria.
Maritime Workers Union wants dockworkers’ pool
President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, ComradeTony Nted |
Concerned
about a sustainable welfare and job
security for dockworkers, the President General of the Maritime Workers Union(
MWUN) Mr Tony Nted, in this interview, calls for a return to the era of ‘dockworkers’
pool’ which according to him ensured every worker got an opportunity to be
engaged for jobs.
2014 US ferry passenger census released
More than 115 million passengers were
carried on ferries in the United States and its territories in 2014, according
to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics
(BTS).
Understanding potential impacts of Marine Geo-engineering
A new GESAMP working group on marine geo-engineering held its first meeting at IMO Headquarters, London (23-25 May).
Maritime Advocacy Group faults EFCC Chairman on conviction of ex-NIMASA DG
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Temisan Omatseye |
The Maritime
Advocacy Group has faulted the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, on his statement with respect to the recent
conviction of Mr Temisan Omatseye, a
former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.
Advice regarding verification of gross mass of packed containers before July 1 2016

An MSC
circular on Advice to administrations, port state control authorities,
companies, port terminals and masters regarding the SOLAS requirements for verified
gross mass of packed containers has been agreed by the Maritime Safety
Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), following
discussion on the pending entry into force of the requirements in SOLAS
regulations VI/2.4 to VI/2/6 on the verification of the gross mass of packed
containers on 1 July 2016.
President Buhari underscores importance of Economic Regulator in port reforms
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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari |
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday stressed the importance of having the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, as the nation’s ports economic regulator, saying the council was appointed to enhance the efficiency, competitiveness and economic viability of the maritime sector.
Security breaches in Gulf of Guinea destructive to economic life lines—CNS, Vice Admiral Ibas
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The Chief of Naval Staff(third from right) Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas and other top Naval Officers on board NNS CENTENARY for the sea manoeuvre marking the Navy at 60 |
The
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas has expressed concern
that the security breaches around the Gulf of Guinea is directed at the
economic life line of both littoral and landlocked states.
NIMASA restates commitment to capacity building
The
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated its
commitment to the development of maritime capacity for the growth of the nation’s
maritime sector.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Intels empowering communities
A facility tour of Intels and visit to one of its host
communities,Ogu, Rivers, have proven its Corporate Social Responsibility as a ‘diet’ for healthy relationships with people
of its host communities, where erstwhile indigent women have become successful
entrepreneurs making international-standard industrial coveralls and other
garments.
Peterside recommends robust partnership to grow Nigeria’s maritime sector
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has affirmed the need for vertical
and horizontal partnership to grow the Nigerian maritime sector.
Interview: Gulf of Guinea security requires coordinated strategic approach, says American maritime security expert
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Maritime security expert, Capt. Phillip Heyl |
An American maritime security expert, Capt.Phillip Heyl, at a recent maritime conference
held as part of the Nigerian Navy Diamond Anniversary celebration, called for
stronger stakeholders’ collaboration as key strategy for getting solutions to the security challenges
in the Gulf of Guinea.
Buhari approves audit of maritime sector to check corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the audit of the maritime sector
to ascertain why it is not making the desired progress, a statement issued by
the Ministry of Transportation on Thursday said.
Enalamah underscores importance of infrastructure for industrial clusters
A
two-day retreat on May 20 and 21 in Onne Free Zone by the Ministry of Industry,
Trade and Investment, to discuss and strategize on diversifying the Nigerian
economy through SMEs development and industrialisation, underscored the
importance of industrial clusters to valuable development of sectors of the
economy.
Former DG NIMASA, Omatseye, appeals 5 years jail sentence judgment
Mr Temisan
Omatseye, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and
Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appealed against a Federal High Court judgment
sentencing him to five years imprisonment, on ground that justice had yet been
established.
Onne Free Trade Zone: Intels’ huge investment driven by confidence in Nigeria’s economy-- MD, Free Zones Authority
The
Managing Director of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, Chief Victor Alabo,
in this interview, describes Intels’ huge investment in the Onne Free Trade
Zone, among about 200 investors, as driven by its confidence in the Nigerian
economy.
ill-fated ship, El Faro’s final inspection found no mechanical or structural issues
The final inspection of the ill-fated
cargo ship, El Faro did not show any signs of mechanical or structural
issues, the latest round of hearings held by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine
Board of Investigation revealed, according to local
media.
Midstream Discharge: Dangers and government efforts to stop the practice
OPINION FOR THE RECORDS:
The maritime sector in countries with large population and vast water
bodies is seen as a cash cow, that is only second to the oil sector judging by
the volume of trade and the accruing financial benefits to the government of
such nations.
NIMASA to review maritime security strategy, says Peterside
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Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside |
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and
Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to review its maritime security strategy to
enhance its capacity to combat piracy and illegal activities on Nigerian
waters, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has
disclosed.
Forecast: Maritime Industry will need almost 150,000 more seafarers by 2025
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Image Courtesy: Offshore and Home Trade Seamen's Welfare Trust |
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