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Ship owners want international collaboration to curtail poaching

By Meletus EZEOctober 15, 2019October 15, 2019

by By Meletus EZEOctober 15, 2019October 15, 2019011

Mrs Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi, Chairman, Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) says curtailing poaching in Nigeria and the African Continent will require international collaboration. Onyema-Orakwusi said

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Naval chief tasks seafarers, ship owners on maritime security

By Abisola THOMPSONSeptember 11, 2019

by By Abisola THOMPSONSeptember 11, 20193 54

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has prescribed pragmatic measures for ship owners and seafarers to adopt in order to

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High shipping cost affects Nigeria, other economies — NSC boss

By Shile GIWAAugust 29, 2019

by By Shile GIWAAugust 29, 20192 81

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello says high cost of shipping has an adverse effect on the economy of Nigeria and

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SIFAX attains 130,000 TEU cargo capacity by June ending — Group GM

By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 28, 2019August 28, 2019

by By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 28, 2019August 28, 20192 65

SIFAX Group, one of Africa’s leading multinational Maritime company, said it had attained 130,000 Twenty-feet Equivalent Unit(TEU) cargo capacity by June ending. Sifax Group General

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NIMPORT seeks connectivity with inland dry port to ease cargo traffic

By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 25, 2019

by By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 25, 20192 60

The Nigerian International Maritime Ports and Terminals (NIMPORT), a port and terminal promotion body, has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure seamless connectivity for

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Shipping expo exhibition will create more employment, investment opportunities – SOAN

By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 23, 2019

by By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 23, 2019064

President of Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Dr Mkgeorge Onyung, says the Shipping Expo exhibition will create more employment and investment opportunities toward boosting the

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Shipowners lament lack of access to fund

By Meletus EZEAugust 21, 2019August 21, 2019

by By Meletus EZEAugust 21, 2019August 21, 2019044

Mr Aminu Umar, the President of Nigerian Ship Owners Association (NISA), has identified poor access to funding as a major challenge facing ship owners in

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Navy raises alarm over dangers of ship wrecks on Nigerian waters

By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 21, 2019

by By Abisola THOMPSONAugust 21, 2019050

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday in Lagos raised alarm over the impending dangers ship wrecks posed on the Nigerian waters. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC),

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BREAKING: 10 sailors taken hostage off Nigeria coast as pirates attack Turkish cargo vessel

EditorJuly 16, 2019July 16, 2019

by EditorJuly 16, 2019July 16, 20193 60

Report have it that pirates attack Turkish cargo vessel Paksoy I off Nigeria coast and have taken 10 sailors hostage, Daily Sabah is reporting.

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Nigeria needs deep ports to attract bigger vessels –NSC boss

By Shile GIWAJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019

by By Shile GIWAJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019075

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shipper’s Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, says Nigeria needs deep sea ports to attract bigger vessels and boost the economy. Bello

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