Maritime Nigeria

08/07/2024

As Port State Control Courses Begins at MAN By Kelvin Kagbare   Even as the first phase of training and exposure of Cadets of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN, witnessed great exposition a…

19/06/2024

“We Are Focused On Our Work At MAN” Following a video circulated online by one Adamu Jubril, an ex staff of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN, whose employment, we gathered, was ter…

22/12/2023

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in partnership with the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, NSML have reached agreement on further training of Cadets under the…

30/08/2023

Agree to establish joint inspection team The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed commitment to enhance the output of designated export processing terminals. The Customs Boss made this revelation on Monday, 28th August, 2023, at his Office, when he received the Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Muhammad Bello Koko, and his entourage on a courtesy visit....

Agree to establish joint inspection team The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed commitment to enhance the output of designated export processing terminals.…

29/08/2023

"Items Declared as Ceiling Fans and Graters"-CAC The Nigeria Customs (NCS) Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command has arrested and detained a suspected importer, Mr. Boniface like, over the importation of two containers of illicit drugs. Addressing newsmen in his office, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Olakunle Oloyede said Mr. Ike who showed up as importer of the consignments attempted to bribe the command with the sum of #50 million but was rebuffed and taken into custody....

“Items Declared as Ceiling Fans and Graters”-CAC The Nigeria Customs (NCS) Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command has arrested and detained a suspected importer, Mr. Boniface like, over the…

28/08/2023

Mourn Deceased Officers in Kebbi Command The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Service to protect Nigeria's land borders following attack on Customs officers by gunmen suspected to be smugglers in Kebbi. Lamenting the death of two officers of the service, Inspector of Customs, Alhaji Kabiru Shehu and Customs Assistant Abdullahi Muhammad, who were killed by gunmen last week, the CGC in a statement signed by National Public Relations Officer, NPRO, of the NCS, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, Bashir Adewale expressed his grief on the demise of the officers who were on national duty....

Mourn Deceased Officers in Kebbi Command The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Service to prot…

28/08/2023

As it Gets Ecoport PERS Terminal Certification At the recent inaugural NSML/Utomapp Maritime Round Table, the NLNG Ship Management Limited, NSML, unveiled plans and gave reasons for the transformation of the the company into NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Ltd, NSML. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NSML, Mr. Abdul-Kadir Ahmed explained the name change and what the company plans to do and the services it has positioned itself to offer to stakeholders in the maritime and Oil and Gas sectors within Nigeria and beyond....

As it Gets Ecoport PERS Terminal Certification At the recent inaugural NSML/Utomapp Maritime Round Table, the NLNG Ship Management Limited, NSML, unveiled plans and gave reasons for the transformat…

28/08/2023

"Terminal Operators on same page with FG"-Vicky Haastrup The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has promised to fully support the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to harness the potentials of the maritime sector. The Chairman of STOAN, Princess Vicky Haastrup, who said this in a statement issued by the association, also congratulated the former Osun State Governor on his appointment and swearing-in as Nigeria’s pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy....

“Terminal Operators on same page with FG”-Vicky Haastrup The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has promised to fully support the Minister of Marine and Blue Econ…

25/08/2023

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko and leadership team of the of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), led by the acting Registrar, Mrs. Chinyere Uromta have met in lagos to harmonize port operations and regulation by both Agencies to ensure port efficiency. Here in pictures are both organization as represented during the meeting.

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko and leadership team of the of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), led by the acting R…

25/08/2023

Reels Out Numbers Seafarers Onboard Vessels The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has as one of its cardinal mandate the implementation and enforcement of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage Act), 2003 which consists of the localization of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. Giving clarity on what NIMASA has been done under the leadership of the Dr. Bashir Jamoh led administration of the Agency, Mr....

Reels Out Numbers Seafarers Onboard Vessels The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has as one of its cardinal mandate the implementation and enforcement of the Coastal an…

25/08/2023

"We are not only Adapting to Change but Spearheading it.”-Andy Odeh NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), a leading player in the maritime industry, has officially announced its name change to NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited. Giving insight into what informed the name change, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mr. Andy Odeh said "This strategic move reflects the company’s evolving business focus and commitment to providing an expanded range of top-tier shipping, marine, and maritime services in line with its vision to be a leading international services company, supporting the growth and development of the Nigerian maritime industry"....

“We are not only Adapting to Change but Spearheading it.”-Andy Odeh NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), a leading player in the maritime industry, has officially announced its name change to…

22/08/2023

As Enforcement and Proper Regulation Lag The unfortunate Majestic Rig capsizing incident has thrown up more issues, adding to the myriad of problems bedeviling Nigeria’s maritime industry which is projected to be worth over five trillion naira if properly managed, fully harnessed and optimally utilized. Tragically, government after government, CEO after CEO, from regulator to regulator, progress remains elusive. Like a mirage, just when you think you are within grasp, it pales into nothingness....

As Enforcement and Proper Regulation Lag The unfortunate Majestic Rig capsizing incident has thrown up more issues, adding to the myriad of problems bedeviling Nigeria’s maritime industry which is …

16/08/2023

As Depthwise Evade NIMASA Officials Facts are emerging on the possible causes of the collapse of the Majestic Rig belonging to Depthwise Nig. Ltd which was hired by Seplat Energy Ltd for its operations in Delta state, South South Nigeria. The rig was being towed to site when it collapsed enroute location. Informed sources from Delta say at least four persons have been confirmed dead out of the 98 crew members on board the rig when the incident occured....

As Depthwise Evade NIMASA Officials Facts are emerging on the possible causes of the collapse of the Majestic Rig belonging to Depthwise Nig. Ltd which was hired by Seplat Energy Ltd for its opera…

15/08/2023

Seeks Partnership to Fight Smuggling In continuation of his ongoing tour of Commands of the Service, the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs has called for a strategic partnership between Customs and the Oyo state government in the fight against smuggling. The Ag. CGC who made the call when he visited the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Adebayo Lawal in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said that smuggling threatens the security of the nation....

Seeks Partnership to Fight Smuggling In continuation of his ongoing tour of Commands of the Service, the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs has called for a strategic partnership between Customs an…

14/08/2023

Partners Host Communities, Pledges Support The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has kick-started reinvigorating the corporate social responsibilities programs in NCS to give back to society for supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in achieving its core mandates. The Ag. CGC, on Monday, 14th August, extended a hand of fellowship to Dorian Home in Akure, Ondo State, an Orphanage home for Charity and Social Development....

Partners Host Communities, Pledges Support The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has kick-started reinvigorating the corporate social responsibilities programs in NCS …

09/08/2023

Reiterates Commitment to Curb Illicit Trade In continuation of the ongoing tour of the acting Customs Controller General, the Service has restated its determination to curb illicit trade in the country. Addressing newsmen in Ogun Command of the Service, the Ag. CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, said the harmful effects of illicit importation on the youths, such as drugs, cannot be overemphasised as it poses a significant challenge to public health and safety, as well as social and economic development....

Reiterates Commitment to Curb Illicit Trade In continuation of the ongoing tour of the acting Customs Controller General, the Service has restated its determination to curb illicit trade in the co…

09/08/2023

As NIMASA Launches its Floating Dock The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore who are to liaise with the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, in finalising site management, which include risk assessment in preparation to move the Modular floating Dock to the Continental Shipyard for the commencement of full operations....

As NIMASA Launches its Floating Dock The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of th…