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NIMASA DG Calls On Maritime Nations To Actualize Adoption of Modern Technology To Attain Greener Shipping

By Anne Ejuka

 

IMO Secretary-General Mr Kitack Lim (middle) embraces the NIMASA DG, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR, as Nigeria's Alternate Permanent Representative (APR) to the IMO, Abdul Dirisu looks on during World Maritime Day Parallel Event held in Durban, South Africa.

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, has called on maritime nations to actualize the adoption of modern technology as a means of attaining cleaner and greener shipping in line with this year's World Maritime Day commemoration theme.

Dr Jamoh, who stated this while speaking on the sidelines of the World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) held in Durban South Africa from 12 to 14 October 2022, also stated that Nigeria would seek to contribute to the global push towards reducing emissions from shipping activities.

In a press release signed by Osagie Edward, Assistant Director, Public Relations of NIMASA, the DG stressed on the theme of this year's event “New technologies for greener shipping” as declared by the IMO calls for the global family of nations to take action on de-carbonisation of shipping and ports through the use of zero or low carbon technologies, fuels and infrastructure. The ultimate goal for Nigeria is to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the globe for sustainable development of our local sector".

As one of the most important maritime events on a global scale, the WMDPE is a definitive stage for the international community to make concrete contribution and progress on collaboration geared at innovative solutions to address mitigation strategies to reduce the maritime transport carbon footprint.

IMO Secretary General, Mr. Kitack Lim, in his welcome address, highlighted the need for 'innovation' and 'inclusivity' as shipping voyages to a decarbonized future, in which digitalization and automation will play a key role.

"After a two year pause in parallel events due to the COVID 19 pandemic, it is an enormous pleasure to be able to welcome you all here to Durban for the 2022 World Maritime Day Parallel Event. 


From left: Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR; Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, H.E. Mr Kabiru Bala  and Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative (APR) to the IMO Abdul Dirisu at the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Durban, South Africa

The Parallel Event was instituted to provide an opportunity to take the World Maritime theme "on the road" and it is undoubtedly one of the most important maritime events, worldwide."

"Innovation is fundamental to the maritime industry's successful energy transition which requires new technologies, renewable alternative fuels and infrastructure to support low- and zero-carbon shipping, along with new financial solutions to support all those practical aspects," he added.

Since 2005, in addition to the official IMO celebrations held at IMO Headquarters in London, there has been a Parallel Event hosted by a Member State.


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