Pirates kill one, kidnap 15 from ship off Lagos
Pirates attacked a Turkish cargo ship off Nigeria's coast, killing a sailor and kidnapping 15 others, officials said Sunday.
Monthly Archives
January 2021
Effedua’s thoughts on requirements for passing the CoC exams
The Certificate of Competency (CoC) examination is quite demanding as a test of a seafarer’s competence for the job at sea.…
NIMASA, Amnesty Office partner to curb maritime crimes
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in partnership with the…
Maritime Academy of Nigeria acquires Ocular Vision Simulator, Helicopter Underwater Escape training…
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in Akwa Ibom, has acquired 10 pieces of Ocular Vision simulator, this is in addition to…
NPA begins truck electronic call-up system, assures of port access ease
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the commencement of Eto, an electronic call-up system for trucks operating in the…
Report: Digitalizing maritime sector to strengthen resilience, cut emissions
Better digital collaboration between private and public entities across the maritime supply chain will result in significant…
Nigerian Railway launches N900m e-ticketing platform
The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed the launch of N900 million e-ticketing platform of…
Buhari reappoints Hadiza Bala Usman as MD NPA, reconstitutes Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports…
Ogbeifun postpones events to mark 70th birthday celebration
Nigeria’s foremost shipping Mogul, Engr. Greg Utomwen Ogbeifun has postponed indefinitely, all activities lined up to mark his…
Elumelu acquires 45% in OML 17, assures of shared prosperity, economic devt
The investment of over $1billion by Heirs Holding’s in the acquisition of the strategic OML 17 from Shell, ENI and Total, is…