MARITIME

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the claim by the suspended Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Executive Director, Maritime Safety and Shipping Development, Captain Ezekiel Agaba, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) forced him to make a statement against his will. In a ruling...

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to automate its payment collection processes to engender greater efficiency and eliminate revenue leakages. Already it has held a meeting with shipping companies operating in the country. Some of the shipping companies represented at the meeting include; Grimaldi, Maersk, GAC, Hull...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has called on Nigerians especially those living in the coastal regions to protect the marine environment as it is critical to human existence. Peterside who said this in commemoration of the World Ocean Day observed...

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Raymond Omatseye, who was convicted of contract scam has been granted bail in the sum of N500,000 on Monday by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia. The judge had on May 20, 2016 convicted Omatseye of severally awarding contracts above the threshold...

Nigeria is losing $10 billion in the maritime industry due to revenue leakages. To address the problem, the Nigerian House of Representatives committee on Maritime, Safety, Education and Administration has summoned 1,319 companies to appear on June 15, in Abuja. The committee also invited critical stakeholders in the maritime sector...

Sixteen members of staff sacked by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have urged the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) to intervene in their matter and ensure their reinstatement. The appointment of the aggrieved staff members were terminated by the former Director General of the agency, Mr.  Raymond...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the audit of the maritime sector to ascertain why it has not been making the desired progress. This was contained in the statement issued by the Ministry of Transportation signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, Mrs Yetunde Sonaike. It...

Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc has declared interest in repositioning the company for growth and improved performance despite macro economy challenges. The company stated that the decline in the pace of economic activities and weak economic fundamentals in the oil and maritime industry has continued to hamper growth in...

By our Correspondent Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) spent about $370 million in 2015 to combat piracy and provide security services. According to a report by Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP), the amount include the  costs of public-private partnership which operates security escorts at $7.29 million patrol vessels at...

As part of efforts to promote safety culture in work places, Damco, the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management services. has pledged its continued commitment to safety in all of its facilities. Mr. Sesan Ibitoye, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Central Africa Area Damco stated this...