FG urged to review ban on vehicle to curb smuggling
The Federal Government has been urged to review some of its import policies especially on vehicle importation through the land borders as a way of […]
Month: July 2019
Half year: US ports handle 1.56 million TEUs
The US port authority Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has achieved record-breaking half-year results, handling 1.56 million TEUs, a 7.6 percent increase from the prior year. […]
NAMA splits Lagos sub-flight information region to improve air traffic
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says it has successfully split the Lagos Sub-Flight Information Region (Sub-FIR) airspace into two sectors: Lagos West Area Control Centre on 120.9MHz radio frequency and Lagos East Area Control Centre on 127.3MHz frequency, towards enhancing the quality of air traffic in the country.
Iran Seizes UK-Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities seized a British-flagged, Swedish-owned oil tanker while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The 46,575 cbm ship, Stena Impero, was captured for “breaching international […]
FAAN suspends personnel after security breach at MMIA
Following the unfortunate airside incursion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended indefinitely the Aviation […]
Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?
Cars are responsible for a lot of the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming, but so is their manufacture. Could plastic made from weeds, […]
Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max
Boeing is taking a $4.9bn hit to cover costs related to the worldwide grounding of its 737 Max aircraft. The charge is set to wipe […]
Two seafarers die aboard Atlantska Plovidba’s Bulker
Two crew members aboard a bulk carrier, owned by Croatian company Atlantska Plovidba, have lost their lives during tank cleaning operations. Two more seafarers were […]
Drilling Rig as a Vessel: Distinguishing the TRANSOCEAN Case Vis-a-Vis the SEADRILL Case
The Court of Appeal in the recent Judgment of Transocean Support Services Nigeria Limited & 3 Ors v Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency & 1 Or: Appeal No:CA/L/ 503/2016, held that drilling rigs cannot be deemed to be vessels for the purpose of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003 and liable to the 2% surcharge as stipulated in the Cabotage Act.