NPA Refutes High Tariff Charges On Vessels Allegation   The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has refuted misgivings about tariff charges on vessels berthing in Nigerian ports, saying charges on such vessels remain among the lowest in the West African coast. The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications...

Shipowners Want 12.5% Tariff On New Vessels Suspended   Shipowners have called for the suspension of duty on new vessels acquired by Nigerians. The President, Nigeria Shipowners Association, Aminu Umar, stated this in an interview with journalists in Lagos. He regretted that the situation had contributed to the...

NPA Moves To Intensify Safe Navigation Of Vessels   The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has put plans in place to enhance the safe navigation of vessels calling Nigerian Ports. As part of the plan, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts for the rehabilitation of the...

Navy Confiscates 206 Vessels, Barges Over Insecurity   The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has said the Nigerian Navy had confiscated a total of 206 vessels and four barges in an effort to enhance security in the country’s maritime sector. Ibas, who disclosed this...