By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Ports Authority has raised alarm over 18 terminal operators owing Federal government the sum of $753 million and N1.61 billion (N490billion), in Audit Query presented to the National House of Representatives by the Office of…
By Seun Ibiyemi In response to critical empowerment of the Search and Rescue team in Lagos and as strategic fulfilment to suggestions made by the cream of maritime media at a recent parley , Dr George Morghalu, managing Director of…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Dr George Moghalu has announced that the authority is making it compulsory for all barge operators to get quality insurance cover that would cover both the barges and…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has warned boat operators to desist from transporting passengers beyond 7.00 p.m. to avoid frequent boat mishaps on the waterways. The Managing Director of the authority, Dr George Moghalu, issued the warning at a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lekki Deep Seaport is inching ever closer to completion as the project is now 95.65 per cent complete as the board, management, shareholders, project managers and contractors are still focused on ensuring that the construction is…
…Rededicate yourselves to the Agency’s core mandates and values — Jamoh By Seun Ibiyemi The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the appointment of three new Directors, Mr. Otonye Obom, Captain Umoren Sunday…
Five ships are waiting at the Apapa Port in Lagos to discharge petrol and bulk gypsum. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated in its daily “Shipping Position’’ on Monday that 18 other ships at the port were discharging various imports.…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, on research and training towards enhancing maritime safety and security in Nigeria. The…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has inaugurated the Expert Level Planning Team (ELPT) to draft the National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS) to sustain the Agency’s successes in the fight against piracy. The Director-General, NIMASA,…
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHIN), Starzs Investment, SIFAX Group, NLNG Ship Management Limited (NLSM), Integrated Oil and Gas, Brisktrade, Comet Shipping, APM Terminals, among other top maritime organisations have been nominated for the Maritime and Offshore Award (The OMIS). Other companies…
