CILT inaugurates Nigerian Magayaki Zauzau, Ibrahim Jubril as Int’l VP
Ibrahim Jubril The International chapter of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics CILT has elected a Nigerian transport expert, Magayaki Zauzau, Ibrahim Jibril as the International Vice President and…
87% of seafarers say training needed for handling new fuels
A survey of over 500 seafarers found that nearly 87per cent said they would need training for new fuels such as ammonia, methanol and hydrogen. The study entitled “The Future…
NPA canvasses enhanced sub-regional port security…Hosts port security experts
General Manger, Security, Mohammed Khalil (4th left), Project Manager, WeCAPS, Nico Vertoghen (2nd right), safety expert, WeCAPS, Samuel Champon (3rd left), WeCAPS Nigerian representative (NIMASA/NPA), Dr. Ismaila Kuraye and other…
Inter-agency synergy crucial to sustaining maritime security-DG NIMASA
From left: Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Engr. Victor Ochei, Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR and Interim Administrator, Presidential…
FIRS extends VAT filing deadline from April 21- 30, 2023
The Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS has announced the extension of due date for the filing of the Value Added Tax VAT from April 21-30th, 2023. This follows the recent…
Sudan crisis: Update and maritime implications
On 15 April 2023, fighting erupted in Sudan’s capital Khartoum as well as in several other cities across the country. Despite their strategic value, port and terminal facilities in Port…
IMO appeals to member states for equipment to prevent catastrophic oil spill from FSO Safer
The International Maritime Organisation IMO is urging member states to contribute equipment to help UN-led efforts to prevent a possible catastrophic oil spill from the FSO Safer, a rapidly decaying…
Switch to green e-methanol would raise bunker costs by 340%
Following the cost forecasts publicised by Drewry two weeks ago, which have been widely circulated across the industry, we have revised and expanded our forecasts of estimated future container shipping…
Italian Police seize cocaine smuggled in bulker’s sea chest
Drug seizure on bulker Italian police and divers found cocaine inspecting the hull of a bulker arriving from South America (Guardia di Finanza). Italian authorities are reporting their second large…
Seme Customs impounds Indian Hemp worth N10m…Arrests four suspects
*The Indian Hemp consignment The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has impounded a total of 553 bundles Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian Hemp with a street…