Africa
Nigeria: Importers Urge FG to Review Port Tariffs
The Federal Government has been urged to review port tariffs. Importers, who spoke with The Nation, said the review became necessary to … By Oluwakemi Dauda (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, January 10, 2012;
Sierra Leone: Sunergy Announces Further Analytical Results for Pampana River Project
Sunergy Inc. has announced that it has received further analytical results on its Pampana ( Sierra Leone , West Africa ) Heavy Mineral Sands. Using lower analytical detection units than previous tests at Currenta’s analytical laboratory in Leverkusen, Germany , we have discovered that the sands cont
South Africa: Authorities Start Removal of Oil from Sunken Dredger in Ngqura Harbour
Authorities have started the removal process of 70 tons of fuel oil and six tons of hydraulic oil from the sunken dredger in the Ngqura Harbour. “We anticipate that it will have a minimal impact. There are ships being unloaded and loaded and ships can come in and out of the port without any interfer
South Africa: Quick-Thinking Rescue Limits Disaster in Coega Harbour
In a dramatic maritime rescue early on New Year’s Day, quick-thinking rescue personnel helped avoid multiple drownings and an oil spill when… By Lee-Ann Butler (dispatch) [mappress] Source: dispatch, January 3, 2012;
Sierra Leone: Sunergy Announces Positive Financial Results
Sunergy Inc has announced positive financial results in 2010: During 2010 the Company nearly doubled its Assets from $1,000,054 to $1,903,002, largely through the completion of Allied Mining and Supply ($753,497) and its 140.1 sq.km. Gold, Diamond and Rare Earth Pampana River Concession in Sierra Le
South Africa: Dredging of Camps Drift Canal Completed
The Camps Drift canal has finally been de-silted, which not only helps Msunduzi retain its status as a top canoeing centre, but also reduces the risk of flooding. The task was undertaken by the KwaZulu-Natal Canoeing Union (KZNCU) using a R1 million payment it received from the national lottery. Thi
Nigeria: Private Investors Will Invest in Maritime Sector, Minister of Transport Says
Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar has expressed the readiness of private investors to invest in the maritime sector to the tune of… By John Iwori (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, December 23, 2011;
Mozambique: Kenmare Resources Presents Moma Expansion Update
Kenmare Resources plc has announced Moma Expansion Update as follows: PHASE 2 EXPANSION Key Milestones Achieved – Dredge manufacture complete, Factory Acceptance Tests passed and dredge at site being offloaded – Engineering design – 80% of hours completed • Structural design complete • Only final de
Nigeria: Dredging Projects Bring Benefits to Nigerian Economy
The Federal Government has hinted of new measures to address the lingering problems in the production and supply of petroleum products to most Nigerians. Besides the ongoing repairs of the four refineries, which have been operating at epileptic level, the government said that the Greenfield refineri
India: Gangavaram Port Thinks Big
Gangavaram Port, the owner of India’s deepest seaport, is evaluating opportunities to acquire the existing operational seaports in Africa… (indiatimes) [mappress] Source: indiatimes, December 22, 2011; Image: gangavaram
Nigeria: NIWA Plans to Investigate Illegal Dredging in Addo Community
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced it would investigate alleged illegal dredging in Addo Community, Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Mr. Joseph Ororo, Manager, Lagos Office, NIWA, stated that the authority would carry out investigation into the ru
Nigeria: Kogi Calls on FG to Speed Up Lokoja Seaport Project
The Kogi chapter of River Transport Association on Monday called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy completion of the Lokoja seaport… (nigerianobservernews) [mappress] Source: nigerianobservernews, December 21, 2011;