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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.
Akinsoji’s thoughts on the only time the anti-piracy law will work for…
The Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act 2019, popularly called the anti-piracy law, cannot make the…
SRTI report: Twelve major shipowners to accelerate responsible ship…
Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI) hosted by the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has reached the number of 3,439…
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…
Three Bulgarians sentenced for smuggling cocaine into South Africa by Sea
South African authorities have sentenced three Bulgarian nationals to lengthy terms in prison for their role in a large-scale…
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…
WTO aims for agreement on fisheries subsidies in July 2021
World Trade Organization (WTO) members reviewed work undertaken in March and April to advance negotiations on an agreement to curb…
Maritime Academy of Nigeria no longer contractors’ haven- Management
The Management of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in Akwa ibom, headed by the Rector of the Academy, Commodore Emmanuel…
Supply chains firms urged to protect seafarers’ rights
New due diligence tool aims to help businesses uphold their responsibility to protect human rights at sea.
A wide-ranging set…
NIMASA, Navy collaborate to facilitate training and accreditation of…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said it would assist in the accreditation of professional…