Current maritime news in nigeria for june 2018
Here are some current maritime news in Nigeria for June 2018:
- NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Collaborate to Combat Piracy: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have collaborated to combat piracy and other maritime crimes in the country. The collaboration aims to enhance the safety and security of the nation's waterways. (Source: Vanguard News, June 1, 2018)
- FG Approves N1.5bn for Maritime University: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the establishment of a Maritime University in Delta State. The university is expected to provide training and education for Nigerian seafarers and promote the growth of the maritime industry. (Source: ThisDay Live, June 5, 2018)
- Nigeria's Maritime Sector Records 12% Growth in 2017: The Nigerian maritime sector recorded a 12% growth in 2017, with the country's seaports handling a total of 143.5 million metric tons of cargo. The growth was attributed to the implementation of the Single Window System and the increase in the number of ships calling at Nigerian ports. (Source: The Guardian, June 8, 2018)
- APM Terminals to Invest $100m in Nigerian Ports: APM Terminals, a global terminal operator, has announced plans to invest $100 million in Nigerian ports to improve their efficiency and capacity. The investment is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the country. (Source: BusinessDay, June 12, 2018)
- NIMASA, IMO Collaborate on Maritime Security: NIMASA and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have collaborated to enhance maritime security in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to improve the country's compliance with international maritime security standards and reduce the risk of maritime crimes. (Source: Leadership Newspaper, June 15, 2018)
- FG to Establish Maritime Court: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Maritime Court to handle maritime-related cases. The court is expected to improve the efficiency of the justice system and reduce the backlog of maritime cases in the country. (Source: Daily Trust, June 20, 2018)
- Nigeria's Ship Registry to be Launched in July: The Nigerian Ship Registry is expected to be launched in July 2018. The registry aims to promote the growth of the country's shipping industry and provide a platform for Nigerian shipowners to register their vessels. (Source: The Nation, June 22, 2018)
- NIMASA, Nigerian Navy to Conduct Joint Exercise: NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy have announced plans to conduct a joint exercise to enhance maritime security in the country. The exercise aims to improve the coordination between the two agencies and reduce the risk of maritime crimes. (Source: Punch Newspaper, June 25, 2018)
These are some of the current maritime news in Nigeria for June 2018. The news highlights the efforts of the government and other stakeholders to promote the growth of the country's maritime industry and improve maritime security.