On a lighter note: 10 Reasons Why You want to take a nap

Published

8 years ago

June 8, 2016

There is no better energy than what we get through sleep, especially after a good sleep.

However, there are many advantages that come included in short naps. Recent research has shown that short naps will provide energy to the body and mind, something JFK, Churchill, and Edison were fond of doing in the middle of their respective efforts.

1. Increased productivity

Progressive companies like Zappos, Nike and Google have designated nap rooms for employees. In Japan, the law requires workers to rest after lunch. Why? because several studies have repeatedly shown that naps improve productivity.

Today, people tend to work longer hours than ever and are increasingly “burned”. An afternoon nap is like an energy boost. If you work a regular 9-5 shift, it is best to avoid taking a nap, as this can affect your nighttime sleep. Experts recommend 10-30 minutes a nap in the middle of the day.

2. A boost of energy without stimulants

Most people tend to have a cup of coffee or an energy drink with sugar when they are a little low on energy, but caffeine and sugar though can increase it in the short term. This can cause you to be less productive and feel more tired at the end of the day. These temporary solutions give you energy but can also wreak havoc on your health, especially energy drinks that put pressure on your heart, as you dehydrate. Thus, nap gives you a much healthier to inject a touch of energy to your day option.

3. The clarity of thought

Research on short sleep cycles suggest that a nap is beneficial to your cognitive functions. During sleep, the brain makes a “cleansing”, where classified data and consolidates memories. After waking up, your mind will be less confused and your thoughts will be more organized.

4. Increase alertness

Everyone who works during the day should be familiar with depression afternoon. Naturally, people experience a drop in their life energy 8 hours after awakening, usually between 2 and 4 pm. Research suggests that taking a nap after lunch can give you a jolt and avoid this.

5. Security

A healthy person requires seven to eight hours of sleep per day, but many people sleep 6 or less, so it is very likely to be in a bad mood and make mistakes. With less than 6 hours of sleep, the risk of traffic accidents and labor triples. A nap can improve your energy, increase your concentration and reduce those risks.

6. Improve Memory

Napping is especially good for learning and memory retention. Several studies have found that students who took naps before exams scored higher on their tests. The reason? During sleep, the hippocampus, the part of the brain that strengthens our short – term memory, use the time to transfer information to long -term memory, making sure they do not forget what you’ve learned.

7. Elevated mood

In short, the dream is a relaxing activity, and may have similar effects on your mood to those produced by physical activity. A short nap does not replace a full night ‘s rest, but certainly can reinforce a bad mood and reduce stress caused by sleepiness.

Even if you’ve had a good sleep, naps do not leave you groggy because of the short period of time asleep.

8. More creativity

Creativity comes in different forms, and though it may seem, some tasks require a lot of creativity. A good nap will allow your brain to process information well, so waking you be able to creatively combine the ideas.

9. Less stress

Naps also work to counteract the negative effects of stress , and daily anxiety. The researchers found that the relaxing breathing during sleep do relaxes tension in the back and shoulders, and lowers blood pressure. Some people find that they are unable to take a nap at work, but they can do with meditation. Although not as powerful as a nap, meditation produces, similar to those produced during sleep, slower brain waves which reduces stress and clears the mind.

10. Better health

Nap affects your overall health. Researchers have found that those who duerneb regularly in the evenings have a lower risk of developing heart disease and depressed. Naps also help the body process carbohydrates and balance hormone levels.

Therefore, remember to take a daily nap of 30 minutes to enjoy its amazing benefits …

– : “DR. MAHESH”

WAIVER CESSATION: Igbokwe urges NIMASA to evolve stronger collaboration with Ships owners

Published

5 years ago

April 13, 2019

Maritime First

…Stresses the need for timely disbursement of N44.6billion CVFF***

Highly revered Nigerian Maritime Lawyer, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Igbokwe has urged the Nigeria Maritime Administration and safety Agency (NIMASA) to partner with ship owners and relevant association in the industry to evolving a more vibrant merchant shipping and cabotage trade regime.

Igbokwe gave the counsel during his paper presentation at the just concluded two-day stakeholders’ meeting on Cabotage waiver restrictions, organized by NIMASA.

“NIMASA and shipowners should develop merchant shipping including cabotage trade. A good start is to partner with the relevant associations in this field, such as the Nigeria Indigenous Shipowners Association (NISA), Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Oil Trade Group & Maritime Trade Group of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

“A cursory look at their vision, mission and objectives, show that they are willing to improve the maritime sector, not just for their members but for stakeholders in the maritime economy and the country”.

Adding that it is of utmost importance for NIMASA to have a through briefing and regular consultation with ships owners, in other to have insight on the challenges facing the ship owners.

“It is of utmost importance for NIMASA to have a thorough briefing and regular consultations with shipowners, to receive insight on the challenges they face, and how the Agency can assist in solving them and encouraging them to invest and participate in the maritime sector, for its development.

“NIMASA should see them as partners in progress because, if they do not invest in buying ships and registering them in Nigeria, there would be no Nigerian-owned ships in its Register and NIMASA would be unable to discharge its main objective.

The Maritime lawyer also urged NIMASA to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF)that currently stands at about N44.6 billion.

“Lest it be forgotten, what is on the lips of almost every shipowner, is the need to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (the CVFF’), which was established by the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act, 2003. It was established to promote the development of indigenous ship acquisition capacity, by providing financial assistance to Nigerian citizens and shipping companies wholly owned by Nigerian operating in the domestic coastal shipping, to purchase and maintain vessels and build shipping capacity.

“Research shows that this fund has grown to about N44.6billion; and that due to its non-disbursement, financial institutions have repossessed some vessels, resulting in a 43% reduction of the number of operational indigenous shipping companies in Nigeria, in the past few years.

“Without beating around the bush, to promote indigenous maritime development, prompt action must be taken by NIMASA to commence the disbursement of this Fund to qualified shipowners pursuant to the extant Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (“CVFF”) Regulations.

“Indeed, as part of its statutory functions, NIMASA is to enforce and administer the provisions of the Cabotage Act 2003 and develop and implement policies and programmes which will facilitate the growth of local capacity in ownership, manning and construction of ships and other maritime infrastructure. Disbursing the CVFF is one of the ways NIMASA can fulfill this mandate.

“To assist in this task, there must be collaboration between NIMASA, financial institutions, the Minister of Transportation, as contained in the CVFF Regulations that are yet to be implemented”, the legal guru highlighted further.

He urged the agency to create the right environment for its stakeholders to build on and engender the needed capacities to fill the gaps; and ensure that steps are being taken to solve the challenges being faced by stakeholders.

“Lastly, which is the main reason why we are all here, cessation of ministerial waivers on some cabotage requirements, which I believe is worth applause in favour of NIMASA.

“This is because it appears that the readiness to obtain/grant waivers had made some of the vessels and their owners engaged in cabotage trade, to become complacent and indifferent in quickly ensuring that they updated their capacities, so as not to require the waivers.

“The cessation of waivers is a way of forcing the relevant stakeholders of the maritime sector, to find workable solutions within, for maritime development and fill the gaps in the local capacities in 100% Nigerian crewing, ship ownership, and ship building, that had necessitated the existence of the waivers since about 15 years ago, when the Cabotage Act came into being.

“However, NIMASA must ensure that the right environment is provided for its stakeholders to build and possess the needed capacities to fill the gaps; and ensure that steps are being taken to solve the challenges being faced by stakeholders. Or better still, that they are solved within the next 5 years of its intention to stop granting waivers”, he further explained.

Breaking News: The Funeral Rites of Matriarch C. Ogbeifun is Live

Published

6 years ago

March 7, 2019

Maritime First

The Burial Ceremony of Engr. Greg Ogbeifun’s mother is live. Watch on the website: www.maritimefirstnewspaper.com and on Youtube: Maritimefirst Newspaper.

Wind Farm Vessel Collision Leaves 15 Injured

Published

6 years ago

February 20, 2019

Maritime First

…As Valles Steamship Orders 112,000 dwt Tanker from South Korea***

A wind farm supply vessel and a cargo ship collided in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday leaving 15 injured.

The Cyprus-flagged 80-meter general cargo ship Raba collided with Denmark-flagged 31-meter wind farm supply vessel World Bora near Rügen Island, about three nautical miles off the coast of Hamburg.

Many of those injured were service engineers on the wind farm vessel, and 10 were seriously hurt.

They were headed to Iberdrola’s 350MW Wikinger wind farm. Nine of the people on board the World Bora were employees of Siemens Gamesa, two were employees of Iberdrola and four were crew.

The cause of the incident is not yet known, and no pollution has been reported.

After the collision, the two ships were able to proceed to Rügen under their own power, and the injured were then taken to hospital.

Lifeboat crews from the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service tended to them prior to their transport to hospital via ambulance and helicopter.

“Iberdrola wishes to thank the rescue services for their diligence and professionalism,” the company said in a statement.

In the meantime, the Hong Kong-based shipowner Valles Steamship has ordered a new 112,000 dwt crude oil tanker from South Korea’s Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering.

Sumitomo is to deliver the Aframax to Valles Steamship by the end of 2020, according to data provided by Asiasis.

The newbuild Aframax will join seven other Aframaxes in Valles Steamship’s fleet. Other ships operated by the company include Panamax bulkers and medium and long range product tankers.

The company’s most-recently delivered unit is the 114,426 dwt Aframax tanker Seagalaxy. The naming and delivery of the tanker took place in February 2019, at Namura Shipbuilding’s yard in Japan.

Maritime Executive with additional report from World Maritime News