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Maritime Reality Check
Manpower supply: Need to stimulate the shipping industry, plus other…
By Captain Tajudeen Alao
I agree with BIMCO and ICS on their recent report that there would be global need for seafarers in…
Nigeria exits MOWCA over electoral irregularities
Nigeria has left the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA).
This is contained in a statement issued by the…
Shell Appoints First Female MD for Exploration Coy SNEPCO – Official
Global energy firm Shell has announced the appointment of Mrs Elohor Aiboni, as the Managing Director of its Nigeria deep-water…
Apapa gridlock my greatest headache – NPA MD
The agonising traffic gridlock on the Apapa road leading to the port has constituted a major headache to the Nigeria Ports…
Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ intercepts six containers of unprocessed…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone 'C' has intercepted three trucks conveying six 6×20ft containers of…
Akinsoji’s thoughts on concerns about possible shortage of seafarers by…
On a recent report (See Report Here) that there would be possible shortage of seafarers in the near future.
Yes, we know that…
Maritime industry will not suffer supply of seafarers in near future…
A recent report by the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO (See here ) that the maritime industry could be hit by a…
New partnership aims to turn non-recyclable plastics into marine fuel
Swedish waste management firm Riverrecycle and UK-based renewable energy company Clean Planet Energy have entered into an…
Industry groups warn of “serious shortage” of seafarers by 2026
The growing demand for standards of training, certification, and watch-keeping (STCW) certified officers could mean further 89,510…
Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire to strengthen maritime trade relations
The Nigerian Ports Authority has disclosed plans to strengthen economic relations with the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, most…