By Edmund Chilaka The first incarnation of the Akpomejero clan in Nigeria’s sand mining industry was a rollercoaster.  Perhaps, it was the lack of sound technical knowledge or the want…

By Edmund Chilaka Chinese dredgers, from 8-inch to 12-inch, have become the popular choice of many small- and medium-scale Nigerian dredging operators who stockpile sand for sale or reclamation. At…

By Edmund Chilaka Introduction Dredging the access channels of Nigeria’s river ports has been a core mandate of the Nigerian Ports Authority since the inception of maritime trading in the…

BY EDMUND CHILAKA Introduction The origins of mechanized indigenous dredging activities in Nigeria has largely remained a guesswork despite the steady growth and advancement of the practice by Nigerians. As…

The New Cat D6K2 Track-Type Tractor The new Cat D6K2 Track-Type Tractor delivers superior finish grading performance and improved fuel efficiency. The new Stable Blade Control feature utilizes technology that…

US Bill introduced regarding discharge of dredged material Bryant’s Maritime News, which is produced by Bryant’s Maritime Consulting, reports that US Senator Manchin (D-WV) has introduced a bill (S. 830)…

“I was the first person to bring in a Ro-Ro into Africa…” – Alhaji Asoma Banda. Alhaji Dr. Asoma Banda is the undisputed doyen of African shipping. By the way…

By Edmund Chilaka Pirate attacks along Nigeria’s waterways predate colonial times. The type of depredations now prevailing in Nigerian waters, and especially in the Niger Delta, is one of the…

By Engr. Emma Ibeh. Introduction With the recent revolution in the indigenous dredging industry and the associated mass exodus, recent survey has shown that many firms and investors have entered…

Chief Musa Danjuma does not need introduction. As the younger brother of retired General T. Y. Danjuma, he was entrusted with supervising the growth and expansion of the first family…