Maersk introduces digital ocean customs clearance

Danish shipping major Maersk has launched Customs Clearance online shipping management platform in seven European countries with an aim to provide simple and easy-to-use solutions.

Tosin in a street dance performance

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The Federal Government has concluded plans to receive 10 railway coaches from China in June 2019, to reduce the congestion at the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.

Mr. Olumide Omotoso

A key service of hydrography, which involves surveying, charting and buoying of the waters to safe navigation, must be given prime attention in shipping, the body of hydrographers in Nigeria has said.

The CGC, Rtd. Col. Hameed Ali

The Strike Force of the Nigeria Customs Service is empowered henceforth to be involved in cargo examination and to make seizures when necessary inside the nation's seaports.

Chinua Achebe

Nigeria’s Chinua Achebe’s book ‘Things Fall Apart’ has been recognised as one of the top five of the BBC’s 100 Stories That Shaped The World.

BBC Culture asked writers around the globe to pick stories that have endured across generations and continents – and changed society.

First Grimaldi GG5G RoRo begins construction in China

China’s Jinling Shipyard has started construction of the first hybrid roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freighter for Italian shipping company Grimaldi Group.

Committee Member, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa(Middle); the Committee Vice Chairman, Sen. Clifford Odia(Right), and the Federal Controller of Works, West, Kuti Adedamola at the event.

Towards finding lasting solution to gridlock in Apapa, the Senate Committee on Works on Friday advocated co-operation of various government agencies to make port operations easier.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed its resolve to continue to scrutinize the various processes for fraudulent intent, in the course of duty while facilitating trade.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Thursday in Abuja approved N52 billion for the provision of electronic devices at the country’s borders.

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The Delta State Chairman for National Association of Professional Divers (NAPROD), Mr Anthony Eferegor has drowned in circumstances that demand proper explanations.

Nigeria not utilising its huge potentials in maritime sector- Agbakoba

...Says proper application of cabotage can generate N4 trl revenue

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has decried the nation’s lacklustre approach to putting into proper use huge economic potentials embedded in its maritime industry.

The Panel: L-R; Dr. Chris Asoluka, Mr. Taofeek Adegbite, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, and Mrs. Mfon Usoro during the Focus Group Meeting by The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Wednesday in Lagos

Key stakeholders in a focus group meeting convened by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Wednesday in Lagos, have agreed that the shipping sub-sector needs an expanded policy framework to guide the sector on a defined path of growth.

The Danish Maritime Authority has begun operating a rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to check emissions from ships in Danish waters to make sure they comply with the local sulphur limit.

Manager, owner and the Chief Engineer of the cargo vessel Nederland Reefer have been indicted for falsification of pollution records, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

The TANTOLOUN Productions would be having a new dance creation titled ‘To-Be’ as it begins a two-week art residency at the Multicorps Choreographic Center, in Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic.

Director, Maritime Labour Services at NIMASA, Mrs. Rita Uruakpa

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of Mr. Dikko Bala, to Director.

Mrs Margaret Orakwusi, Chairman, Ship Owners Forum

Operators in the maritime sub-sector of fish trawling business in Nigeria are still contending with some serious problems including sea-piracy, poor safety architecture as well as reckless poaching activities.

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Specialized freight is often unique, high-value and critical to the shipper or consignee operation, unlike many other commodities. Carriers with a history and reputation of safe, on-time and claim-free deliveries are the carriers a shipper should consider using to move their freight. A shipper’s evaluation should include people, processes and performance.

The Director, Western Zonal Office of NIMASA Mr. Olayemi Abass handing over some of the relief materials donated to Ondo state by the Agency to the Permanent Secretary, Deputy Governor’s office Mrs Desola Alabi in Akure on Thursday.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has continued its donation of relief materials to victims affected by flood and other disasters across the country.

File Photo: The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaehi

Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that by early June this year, the rail transport system would be ready for use between Lagos and Ibadan.

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, Chairman of AAMA

The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the commitment of the African body to build a competitive maritime sector in Africa through continuous engagements and sharing of ideas.

Commodore Ibrahim Shettima on Thursday formally took over as the commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Princess Vicky Haastrup, STOAN Chairman

The Seaports Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has affirmed that all concessioned Nigerian port’s terminals in the country are fully compliant with the provisions of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, on Wednesday announced the commencement of reconstruction of the Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonsoki-Ojota Expressway.

Nigerian naval guards onboard an unnamed vessel at the Bonny Inner Anchorage on April 15, resisted pirates’ attack on the vessel.

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The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) held an interactive session with Stakeholders in the Maritime Industry to find solution to the Apapa Traffic Gridlock, the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) were among dignitaries at the workshop in Lagos.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Lagos has announced its interception of a truckload of codeine syrup worth about N240 million.

A Spanish warship has rescued the crew of a merchant ship which had been held hostage by Nigerian pirates for four days.

File Photo: Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, President-General MWUN

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria(MWUN) has issued threats of shutting

down the nation's ports as a result of the poor conditions of the port access roads.

The Nigeria customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of the 2019 recruitment exercise for 3,200 officers and men.

L-R: NPA Board Member, Dr. Ekpa Anthonia Akpabio, Chairman NPA Board, Emmanuel Adesoye, the Representative of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Executive Director, Marine & Operations, Dr. Sokonte Davies and the Port Manager, Tin Can Island Port Complex, Engr. Emmanuel Akporherhe during the tour of the Ports.

Members of the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have added their voices to the perennial traffic gridlock on road leading to Port in Apapa and Tin-Can Island.

Seafarers who have been approved and registered to take the Certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations overseen by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are required to attend full lectures to be prepared for the exams.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to address maritime corruption by including the issue in its work programme for the Facilitation Committee.

Another four shipping companies and nine vessels that operate in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy have been blacklisted, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Wasting Assets: A ray of hope for ‘Customs Pride’, ‘Group of Nine’ vessels

...As CPRO says vessels in process of being refitted

One of the boats moored at the marina waterfront, Lagos

There is finally a ray of hope that the Nigeria Customs' state of the art patrol boats, specially procured to battle smuggling but later abandoned since 2015 may soon be 'resurrected', to perform the task they were hitherto acquired for.

Mr. Hope Yongo

Plans are being concluded to overhaul the old Burutu Port in Delta State, and have it dedicated to movement of solid mineral.

Cutting of the celebration cake

The Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) is hopeful for more engaging periods with various key stakeholders in the maritime industry as it inaugurates its new President, Dr. Mkgeorge Onyung, and other executive members to steer the association’s affairs for the next two years.

Mrs. Iroghama Obuoforibo, Chief Operating Officer,
Starzs Investment Co Ltd.

Grooming young seafarers to get a pool of professionals for manning purposes in the maritime industry is indeed a huge task. But, while Starzs Investment Company Ltd is committed to doing that, it also wants the authorities concerned with overseeing the standards in training of cadets to ascertain the qualification of the lecturers and the teaching syllabus.

Mrs. Olubukola Abitoye

In order to take full advantage of emerging opportunities in the financial sector in the country and across the West African territory, SIFAX Group has launched a new subsidiary, Sky Capital and Financial Allied International Limited.

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a specialised department of the International Chamber of Commerce, has released its report for the first quarter of 2019 showing an increased level of safety in the Nigerian Maritime Domain.

LADOL: NSCDC guard kills colleague, leaves another seriously wounded

...LADOL promises support to affected persons and families

An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) identified as Innocent Oshemi, on official security duty at the LADOL Free Zone, on Tuesday shot and killed one of his colleagues while they argued.

MD NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, has voiced her thoughts that though women are most disadvantaged in the world, they play very important role in building a nation.

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, DG NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has defined its strategic plan to end Cabotage waivers for non-indigenous ship owners within the next five years.

Chief Isaac Jolapamo

When the Indigenous Shipowners Association in Nigeria pushed for a workable cabotage performance, they also wanted to see the conclusion of a shipping line, and an African Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club, through their efforts, to support operators and other stakeholders.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Tuesday commenced the donation of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) nationwide, with the presentation of household items to the IDPs in Lagos.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday that it would begin automation of the truck call-up system in August.

The Acting Inspector General of Police, M.A. Adamu

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it had approved the dismissal of nine senior police officers over cases of gross misconduct.

Ahead of the IMO sulphur cap 2020, Shell Marine has introduced a new two-stroke engine cylinder oil specifically for use with engines running on 0.5% sulphur content very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO).

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Another four shipping companies and nine vessels that operate in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy have been blacklisted, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).