The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Shipping and Marine Services Limited has stated that about 300 cadets from the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency have been employed by the agency.
The Managing Director of NMSL, Mr Abdulkareem Ahmed, announced this on Monday in Ikeja during the unveiling of the company’s new logo.
He explained that out of the 300 cadets, 200 have finalised their certification and 100 have been employed by NSML.
“We have taken quite several NMASA cadets on our vessels. A lot of them have finalised their programmes and achieved their certifications, and quite a few of them have been employed within NSML. So far, I think close to 300 cadets have sailed vessels. Of those numbers, 200 have finalised their certification, and close to 100 have been employed by NSML,” Ahmed said.
He added that 100 of the cadets are the Romanian cadets.
Speaking on ship berths, Ahmed stated that it is a global challenge, more so in Nigeria because of the limited number of seagoing vessels.
“Now the challenge with the sea berth is a global challenge, but more so in Nigeria, because obviously as we are a growing industry in terms of shipping, the number of vessels within the country that are seagoing are quite limited, and therefore berth spaces can be quite challenging, but we’ve been part of that solution,” he said.
Ahmed mentioned that NSML is looking for more opportunities to be able to provide additional berth spaces so that we can even take a bit more.
The NMSL boss lauded the NIMASA’s Deep Blue Project, stressing that the project had significantly addressed the perception of safety within the West African coast.
He said, “War risk is the product of the perception of safety in the region, and I am glad to mention the fact that the NIMASA’s Deep Blue Project has significantly addressed that perception of safety within the West African coast, and that bothers on insurance, which has been removed if I recall correctly.”
He, however , reasoned that for the achievement to be sustained, there is a need to create a safe condition, highlighting that the rebranding process is not just a change of logo but also a change of commitment that reflects growth and leadership.
“We are sticking our necks out; we are standing strong and upfront, stating clearly, This is who we are,” he said.
According to him, the company is focusing on excellence and safety.
“We are focusing on innovation, ensuring that we would and shall continue to be an enabler and a partner towards the sustainable delivery of energy services globally,” the NMSL MD said.
