‘Importers will source FX from Ghana, others if CBN stops funding banks’

Stakeholders in the maritime industry have said the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) plan to stop the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to commercial banks will drive importers to source funds from the Republic of Benin, Ghana and Togo.

They said the plan would lead to a massive movement of funds outside the country, as well as affect the economy negatively.

The President of the Shippers Association of Lagos (SAL), Jonathan Nicol, stated that the planned stoppage of forex to commercial banks has led to panic buying of foreign exchange and could cripple the economy. See more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/importers-will-source-fx-from-ghana-others-if-cbn-stops-funding-banks/

NASS passes bill to establish Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the bill seeking to establish a Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund, in concurrence with the House of Representatives.

The Senate, in passing the bill, amended Clause 14(1) by removing the recommendation of the supervising minister in the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Fund, giving the President the powers to unilaterally do so. See more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/nass-passes-bill-to-establish-nigerian-maritime-security-trust-fund/

NASS passes bill to establish Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the bill seeking to establish a Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund, in concurrence with the House of Representatives.

The Senate, in passing the bill, amended Clause 14(1) by removing the recommendation of the supervising minister in the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Fund, giving the President the powers to unilaterally do so. See more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/nass-passes-bill-to-establish-nigerian-maritime-security-trust-fund/

The Blue Economy, which is the new direction Nigeria intends to go in the effort to diversify its economy, is going to see an explosion of activities in the maritime sector more than ever before. It is going to involve exploration of economic potential that abound in the country’s waters from the ocean right down to the creeks – opportunities that may not be known to exist because efforts have never been made to explore them. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/constitution-review-splits-attorney-general-justice-ministers-office-3/

ABUJA, Nigeria — On Feb. 3, the Trinity Spirit, a floating production, storage and offloading vessel, caught fire off the coast of Nigeria. Seven of 10 crew members were killed. The government’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) initially said no oil was spilled, but has since modified that to say that oil would not spread to the shore.

Nigeria’s environment minister, Sharon Ikeazor, said the vessel, known in industry parlance as an FPSO, was anchored in shallow waters at the Ukpokiti oil terminal, on the western edge of the Niger Delta, when there was an explosion on board. Videos posted on social media showed the ship partly submerged, with thick black smoke curling skyward. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/constitution-review-splits-attorney-general-justice-ministers-office-2/

National Assembly constitution review committee has separated the office of Minister of Justice from that of Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), saying the move will make the latter independent, non-partisan and restore dignity to the justice system.

The committee also removed ownership of airports and railway transportation from the exclusive list, with a view to boosting transportation. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/constitution-review-splits-attorney-general-justice-ministers-office/

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the bill seeking to establish a Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund, in concurrence with the House of Representatives.

The Senate, in passing the bill, amended Clause 14(1) by removing the recommendation of the supervising minister in the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Fund, giving the President the powers to unilaterally do so. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/nass-passes-bill-to-establish-nigerian-maritime-security-trust-fund/

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden, to enhance capacity development and growth of the Nigerian maritime sector.

Speaking after the virtual signing of the MoU, the Director-General, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, noted that there is no substitute to education, adding that the collaboration with WMU is to advance maritime interests. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/nimasa-renews-mou-on-capacity-building-with-world-maritime-university/

Forward Operating Base (FOB) Nigerian Navy in Ibaka, Mbo Council of Akwa Ibom State has warned those involved in criminal activities to desist forthwith.

The warning was issued by the Commanding Officer, FOB, Navy Capt. Muhammed Kabiru, while handing over seized 40 bags of rice to the Nigerian Customs Service, yesterday, at Ibaka. See more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/27/leave-nigerias-maritime-borders-commanding-officer-warns-criminals/

Felicity Ace Still Ablaze, Towing Vessels En Route

A ship carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, that caught fire near the coast of the Azores will be towed to another European country or the Bahamas, the captain of the nearest port told Reuters on Friday.Lithium…A ship carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, that caught fire near the coast of the Azores will be towed to another European country or the Bahamas, the captain of the nearest port told Reuters on Friday.Lithium…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/felicity-ace-still-ablaze-towing-vessels-en-route/

Fire-stricken Car Carrier Abandoned and Adrift in the North Atlantic

A Panamanian-flagged car carrier is crewless and adrift in the North Atlantic Ocean after a fire broke out in a cargo hold on Wednesday.The Portuguese Navy said it coordinated the rescue of 22 crew members from the Felicity Ace about 90 nautical miles southwest of the island of Faial, in the Azores.A Panamanian-flagged car carrier is crewless and adrift in the North Atlantic Ocean after a fire broke out in a cargo hold on Wednesday.The Portuguese Navy said it coordinated the rescue of 22 crew members from the Felicity Ace about 90 nautical miles southwest of the island of Faial, in the Azores.MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/17/fire-stricken-car-carrier-abandoned-and-adrift-in-the-north-atlantic/

Purchase Offer Container Vessel

Looking for following vessels for purchase:

- Container vessel from -1200-1300 TEUs
-5 years old approx
-9m draught

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon 
O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan 
Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/23/purchase-offer-container-vessel/

Looking for following vessels for purchase:

- Container vessel from -1200-1300 TEUs-5 years old approx-9m draught

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/23/purchase-offer-container-vessel/

World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes US Debut

Port Everglades once again welcomes the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas docked at her homeport, Port Everglades, this weekend for her inaugural season beginning March 4. This is the fourth Oasis-Class ship to make its U.S.Port Everglades once again welcomes the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas docked at her homeport, Port Everglades, this weekend for her inaugural season beginning March 4. This is the fourth Oasis-Class ship to make its U.S.MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/21/worlds-largest-cruise-ship-makes-us-debut/

World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes US Debut

Port Everglades once again welcomes the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas docked at her homeport, Port Everglades, this weekend for her inaugural season beginning March 4. This is the fourth Oasis-Class ship to make its U.S.Port Everglades once again welcomes the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas docked at her homeport, Port Everglades, this weekend for her inaugural season beginning March 4. This is the fourth Oasis-Class ship to make its U.S.MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/21/worlds-largest-cruise-ship-makes-us-debut/

Open Cargo - Clinker Karachi to Douala / Kribi Cameroon

Direct charterer needed

55,000mt clinker
Load port karachi
12000mt per day
Discharge port douala kribi cameroon
Dicharge rate 5500mt per day
Laycan 15th to 20th march
Need geared vessel.

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon 
O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan 
Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/open-cargo-clinker-karachi-to-douala-kribi-cameroon/

Open Cargo - Clinker Karachi to Douala / Kribi Cameroon

Direct charterer needed

55,000mt clinker
Load port karachi
12000mt per day
Discharge port douala kribi cameroon
Dicharge rate 5500mt per day
Laycan 15th to 20th march
Need geared vessel.

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon 
O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan 
Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/open-cargo-clinker-karachi-to-douala-kribi-cameroon/

Felicity Ace Still Ablaze, Towing Vessels En Route

A ship carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, that caught fire near the coast of the Azores will be towed to another European country or the Bahamas, the captain of the nearest port told Reuters on Friday.Lithium…A ship carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, that caught fire near the coast of the Azores will be towed to another European country or the Bahamas, the captain of the nearest port told Reuters on Friday.Lithium…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/felicity-ace-still-ablaze-towing-vessels-en-route/

Two Trapped, Scores Rescued After Flames Engulf Greece-Italy Ferry

Two people are trapped on a ferry that was engulfed in a blaze as it sailed from Greece to Italy early on Friday, the coastguard said, after scores of others passengers and crew members were rescued.A total of 239 passengers and 51 crew were…Two people are trapped on a ferry that was engulfed in a blaze as it sailed from Greece to Italy early on Friday, the coastguard said, after scores of others passengers and crew members were rescued.A total of 239 passengers and 51 crew were…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/two-trapped-scores-rescued-after-flames-engulf-greece-italy-ferry/

Open Cargo - Clinker Karachi to Douala / Kribi Cameroon

Direct charterer needed

55,000mt clinker
Load port karachi
12000mt per day
Discharge port douala kribi cameroon
Dicharge rate 5500mt per day
Laycan 15th to 20th march
Need geared vessel.

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon 
O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan 
Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/open-cargo-clinker-karachi-to-douala-kribi-cameroon/

Direct charterer needed

55,000mt clinkerLoad port karachi12000mt per dayDischarge port douala kribi cameroonDicharge rate 5500mt per dayLaycan 15th to 20th marchNeed geared vessel.

Ship Marine Trading Club - Cameroon O.M - Lobga Derick Sullivan Mob/ WhatsApp: +237 683 82 36 32
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/18/open-cargo-clinker-karachi-to-douala-kribi-cameroon/

Work to Widen Suez Canal is Underway

Egypt is working to improve the Suez Canal by making an additional 10 kilometers accessible to two-way traffic, while widening and deepening another 30 kilometers, the chairman of the authority managing the waterway said on Tuesday.Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie…Egypt is working to improve the Suez Canal by making an additional 10 kilometers accessible to two-way traffic, while widening and deepening another 30 kilometers, the chairman of the authority managing the waterway said on Tuesday.Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/15/work-to-widen-suez-canal-is-underway/

Why our anti-piracy battle is succeeding — NIMASA boss

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has attributed the success of the anti-piracy battles so far to the collaborative efforts of the Agency, and the security services. Read more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/why-our-anti-piracy-battle-is-succeeding-nimasa-boss/

Nigerian maritime industry: 2021 in review

As opposed to the global downtime that commercial activities faced in the preceding year; the year 2021 was a very busy year, as many businesses leveraged the opening up of international trade and lifting of travel restrictions in response to the global coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). Read more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/nigerian-maritime-industry-2021-in-review/

Dabiri: Lekki Port Will Reposition Nigeria as Regional Hub in Maritime Business

Biodun Dabiri is a titan in the Nigerian banking & finance sector and has worked as a chartered accountant, an investment banker, a corporate finance specialist, a stockbroker, as well as a pension fund manager. As a result of his extensive experience, he is an asset to many companies where he sits on their board. He is the Lagos State Government nominated director on the Lekki Port board where he serves as chairman. Read more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/dabiri-lekki-port-will-reposition-nigeria-as-regional-hub-in-maritime-business/

NIMASA seeks collaboration for sustainability over declining piracy rate

“The statistics released by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) showing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea dropping from 81 in 2020 to 34 in 2021, representing 58.02 per cent was not by accident, but a product of conscious collaborative efforts by NIMASA, Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders in the region. Read more

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/nimasa-seeks-collaboration-for-sustainability-over-declining-piracy-rate/

“The statistics released by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) showing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea dropping from 81 in 2020 to 34 in 2021, representing 58.02 per cent was not by accident, but a product of conscious collaborative efforts by NIMASA, Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders in the region. Read more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/nimasa-seeks-collaboration-for-sustainability-over-declining-piracy-rate/

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has attributed the success of the anti-piracy battles so far to the collaborative efforts of the Agency, and the security services. Read more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/why-our-anti-piracy-battle-is-succeeding-nimasa-boss/

As opposed to the global downtime that commercial activities faced in the preceding year; the year 2021 was a very busy year, as many businesses leveraged the opening up of international trade and lifting of travel restrictions in response to the global coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). Read more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/nigerian-maritime-industry-2021-in-review/

Generational Change: Maersk Board Nominates Family Heir as New Chairman

A.P. Moller-Maersk's board said on Tuesday it has nominated family heir Robert Maersk Uggla to be its next chairman as part of a generational handover at the Danish shipping company.Current chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe and vice-chair Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla…A.P. Moller-Maersk's board said on Tuesday it has nominated family heir Robert Maersk Uggla to be its next chairman as part of a generational handover at the Danish shipping company.Current chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe and vice-chair Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/15/generational-change-maersk-board-nominates-family-heir-as-new-chairman/

Biodun Dabiri is a titan in the Nigerian banking & finance sector and has worked as a chartered accountant, an investment banker, a corporate finance specialist, a stockbroker, as well as a pension fund manager. As a result of his extensive experience, he is an asset to many companies where he sits on their board. He is the Lagos State Government nominated director on the Lekki Port board where he serves as chairman. Read more
http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/16/dabiri-lekki-port-will-reposition-nigeria-as-regional-hub-in-maritime-business/

Suez Canal Authority Considers Floating Some Units

The Suez Canal Authority is considering listing shares of some of the companies it owns on Egypt's stock exchange, authority chairman Osama Rabie told CNBC Arabia on Tuesday.Rabie added that the authority expects to sell 20% stakes in two or three companies.The Suez Canal Authority is considering listing shares of some of the companies it owns on Egypt's stock exchange, authority chairman Osama Rabie told CNBC Arabia on Tuesday.Rabie added that the authority expects to sell 20% stakes in two or three companies.MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/15/suez-canal-authority-considers-floating-some-units/

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Bullying and Harassment a Challenge for the Maritime Industry -Study

Women and minority groups are especially exposed to bullying and harassment at sea. This is shown in a scientific article by Cecilia Österman and Magnus Boström at Kalmar Maritime Academy at Linnaeus University. More than half of all women seafarers…Women and minority groups are especially exposed to bullying and harassment at sea. This is shown in a scientific article by Cecilia Österman and Magnus Boström at Kalmar Maritime Academy at Linnaeus University. More than half of all women seafarers…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/14/bullying-and-harassment-a-challenge-for-the-maritime-industry-study/

MV Charlie delivered to dship; Fourth "Eco-friendly" Newbuild

dship Carriers took delivery of number four of four newbuilds, the MV Charlie, the latest generation eco-friendly F-500 vessel type. The quartet of new ships enhances dship's capabilities in the multi-purpose heavy lift market during a time…dship Carriers took delivery of number four of four newbuilds, the MV Charlie, the latest generation eco-friendly F-500 vessel type. The quartet of new ships enhances dship's capabilities in the multi-purpose heavy lift market during a time…MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/14/mv-charlie-delivered-to-dship-fourth-eco-friendly-newbuild/

Two Gasoline Tankers Divert from Nigeria

Two tankers carrying gasoline loaded in Antwerp, Belgium, have turned back to their load-port after initially being destined for Lagos in Nigeria, Refinitiv Eikon ship tracking and sources said on Friday.The two tankers, STI Symphony and Velos Diamantis, turned back in last week.Two tankers carrying gasoline loaded in Antwerp, Belgium, have turned back to their load-port after initially being destined for Lagos in Nigeria, Refinitiv Eikon ship tracking and sources said on Friday.The two tankers, STI Symphony and Velos Diamantis, turned back in last week.MarineLink NewsRead More

http://www.shipmtclub.com/2022/02/14/two-gasoline-tankers-divert-from-nigeria/