Month: April 2021

PHOTO: NPA Boss, Hadiza Inspects Relocation Of Scanner At APMT

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, recently visted the APM terminal in Apapa Lagos to inspect the relocation of Scanner for the standard gauge rail line in at Apapa port. Platform Reporters got you covered with photos of the inspection visit. PICS.: L-R:  The Terminal Manager/Chief Operating Officer, APMT, Steen Knuos, …

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Photo: Amaechi Inspects Apapa Seaport Quay Rail Track

The Hon.Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi recently inspected the rail track at Apapa seaport quay. Platform Reporters got you covered with photos of the inspection visit. Enjoy! PICS 1: The Hon.Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi addressing Stakeholders flanked by the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani …

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‘Stop Cheap Blackmail, Address Reasons For Blessing’s Dethronement’, FOMI Tells NAGAFF

The Management of Face of Maritime International (FOMI) has urged the leadership of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) to stop its cheap blackmail against FOMI and address the reasons which led to the immediate dethronement of Miss Blessing Uchechukwu Eugene as crowned Face of Maritime International. In a press statement issued …

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IMO Facilitates Informal Discussions On Lifecycle GHG/Carbon Intensity Of Cleaner Fuels For Shipping

Informal discussions focus on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity of cleaner fuels for shipping IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity for potential future fuels for shipping.  Shipping will need new fuels to achieve the levels of ambition of the IMO’s Initial GHG Strategy. This includes a reduction in the carbon intensity of …

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‘SPOMO Act Improving Nigeria’s Image’ – Jamoh

*** Agency Vital Organ Of Economic Development – Court of Appeal President The Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2019, is producing a better appreciation of Nigeria’s determination to end piracy and sea robbery in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Director-General of …

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NSC Sensitizes Port Harcourt Stakeholders On Port Process Manuel

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) recently carried out a sensitization programme to maritime stakeholders and port users in Onne and Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Platform Reporters gathered that the stakeholders sensitization programme was organised by Project Steering committee of the Nigerian Ports Process Manual. Platform Reporters got you covered with photos of the occasion. Enjoy!

Ship Pollution: NIMASA To Ensure Availability Of Sulphur Compliant Fuel

*** Seeks Cooperation Of Refinery Operators, Oil Suppliers The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is determined to ensure availability of marine fuels that comply with the regulation by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) limiting the sulphur in the fuel oil used on board ships to 0.50 per cent m/m (mass by mass). Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir …

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Tumaka, WISTA, WIMA, Others Congratulate New FOMI Queen

The current Role Model Ambassador of the Face Of Maritime International (FOMI), Hajia Lami Tumaka has sent a congratulatory message to the newly appointed Face Of Maritime International, Queen Stella Amuba.  In a message sent to FOMI Management the day the new queen was enthroned, Tumaka said, “Congratulations to the new Queen 👸👏✨ may her …

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IMO Council Set To Expand Under Approved Amendments

The IMO Council has approved draft amendments to the IMO Convention to expand the size of the Council, extend the term of its Members and recognize three additional language texts as authentic versions  of the IMO Convention. The approvals were made at the 33rd extraordinary session of the Council, which was held virtually on 8 April 2021. The amendments will …

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Stella Amuba Emerges Newly Crowned Face Of Maritime International

Following the dethronement of Miss Blessing Uchechukwu Eugene, the Management of Face Of Maritime International has appointed Miss Stella Amuba as the next Crowned – Face Of Maritime International.  In an internal memo sent to the new Queen, entitled: NOTICE OF YOUR APPOINTMENT/ENTHRONEMENT AS THE NEXT CROWNED FACE OF MARITIME INTERNATIONAL, which was signed by …

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