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NIMASA Lauds WAS Over Ship Building
The Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Tenisanren Omatseye has commended the management of West Atlantic Shipyard for its high level productivity.
Mr. Omatseye said this shortly after an official visit to the company recently.
In a short speech after a facility tour of the shipyard, the Director-General of NIMASA Mr. Omatseye remarked that he was highly impressed over the company’s production activities. “Let me say that I am overwhelmed by what we have seen in the company”, the NIMASA DG said after the inspection of West Atlantic Shipyard.
He assured that NIMASA will give every necessary support to WAS, especially under the Cabotage Act regime.
He opined that the company has shown uncommon commitment and capabilities in their chosen areas, and insisted that for that purpose WAS needs all the support and assistance, government can give.
The DG of NIMASA also added that he is happy that West Atlantic Shipyard’s success story is coming at a period the Federal Government is on a relentless drive for foreign investments in the country, in order to help diversify the economy from its dependence on monolitic income base.
Earlier while conducting the Director-General of NIMASA, Mr. Temisanren Omatseye and his team round West Atlantic Shipyard facilities, the Production Manager of the company, Mr. Jason Markwell said that the company which has trained about three hundred (300) staff in various fields, started business of building aluminium boats in the year 2004, on a 60,000 square metres expanse of land.
He noted that with the shipyard project, Nigerian nation has launched itself into the elite West African sub-region.
According to him, the comprehensive shipyard is made up of workshops, jetty and largest Floating Dry Dock of about 7000 tons and 110 metres length in the entire African continent with seasoned workforce”.
He explained that their company business covers both fabrication and maintenance/repairs work on various vessels. He noted that plans are under way to construct for the first time in Nigeria Steel hulled Platforms Supply Vessels (PSV), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), and ships repairs.
Mr. Jason Markwell added that on a long term plan, that his company is also geared towards the Nigerian offshore fleet, West African Offshore fleet and Atlantic Tuna Fishing fleet, and personalized orders.
He told NIMASA boss and his entourage of the many advantages of West Atlantic Shipyard Limited Services. Such services he said include building and construction of boats/vessels to exact client’s specifications.
On his company’s quest to meet the construction standards, he said the workshop is designed as three warehouses, covering an area of 8000 square metres.
“These entire investment portfolios are a strong statement of faith in Nigeria and a positive affirmation of commitment to the enhancement of Nigeria local content and technological transfer”, Mr. Jason Markwell concluded.
However, the high-point of NIMASA Director General’s visit to West Atlantic Shipyard was a ride on board a completed and floated vessel.
Meanwhile the NIMASA team, also made a quick stop over at Intels, in Onne where he commended them over infrastructural development.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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