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TOP MARITIME WOMEN IN NIGERIA Marie Asein M arie Ehemeiri Asein is the current Port Manager of Calabar Port. She was born at Uhunmora-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. She attended Okpameri Girls Grammar School, Ibillo where she obtained her West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1978. Thereafter, she proceeded to the College of Education in 1979 and obtained an NCE Certificate in 1982. Still in pursuit of academic excellence, she proceeded to Edo State University, Ekpoma for a Bachelor of Science (Bsc) degree in Geography in June 1986. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Lagos State University, Ojo. Marie is a member of several professional bodies such as Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and Women in Shipping, Logistics and Transport. Prior to her latest appointment as the port manager of Calabar Port, she was Principal Manager (Traffic Manager) at Delta Ports, Warri. She had also served NPA as Manager, Western Ports, and Assistant Manager (Claims), Container Terminal, Apapa where she worked in determining damages to cargoes during discharge and assessment of extent of loss of cargoes during discharge among other duties. Prior to her latest appointment as the port manager of Calabar Port, she was Principal Manager (Traffic Manager) at Delta Ports, Warri. She had also served NPA as Manager, Western Ports, and Assistant Manager (Claims), Container Terminal, Apapa where she worked in determining damages to cargoes during discharge and assessment of extent of loss of cargoes during discharge among other duties. She had also worked as Assistant Manager, Tin Can Island, and Assistant Manager, Traffic (1995-2000), and Traffic Officer ll&l and (1987-1995), where she gained considerable experience in discharging and loading of vessels (Operations) and general administration. She has attended several training programmes locally and internationally. Marie cherishes her Shipping and Logistics career, and also likes working in a challenging environment where excellence is cherished and rewarded. Ships & Ports | 60