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ITF raises alarm over ship abandonments, recovers $45 million for seafarers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) inspectors have helped seafarers recover nearly $45 million (N15.6 billion)…
President Buhari flags off Deep Blue Project for maritime domain security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday launched the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also…
President Buhari to launch Deep Blue Project in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, will on Thursday, June 10, in Lagos perform the official launch of the assets under the…
Visiting sailors receive COVID-19 vaccination at U.S. ports
International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles have received COVID-19…
Shippers Council, FRSC partner to set standards for trucks
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are collaborating to set minimum standards for…
Containers tumble into sea as fire-stricken X-Press Pearl lists starboard
X-Press Pearl, the feeder containership which continues to burn in Sri Lankan waters for the sixth day, has listed starboard…
IMO calls for further action to address Gulf of Guinea piracy
Maritime Safety Committee resolution calls for greater collaboration to tackle escalating attacks in Gulf of Guinea.
100 shipping stakeholders sign declaration to curb piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Almost 100 shipping companies, organizations, and flag states have signed a new declaration calling for end to piracy in the Gulf…
FG to launch maritime security project in June
The Hon. Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday disclosed that the Federal Government would in June 2021 launch…