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One Dead, Five Missing After Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South African Coast.
A Nigerian tugboat named LEO sank off South Africa's coast late on Saturday, February 28, 2026, resulting in one confirmed death and five crew members missing.
The vessel carried 18 crew members and had traveled to South Africa for…
60% Of Nigerian Seafarers’ Yet To Benefit From NJIC , As Merchant Navy Union Decries Failing Enforcement
By Roland Ekama
The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of enforcement of the National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) in the last two years…
Iran Strikes Ships In Closed Hormuz Strait: Seafarer Killed
Three ships have been hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman resulting in one seafarer being killed.
Having warned ships on 28 February that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to ships Iran have hit two more tankers in the…
BREAKING : Panic For Nigerian Shippers, Freight Agents , As MSC Suspends Cargo Booking Over US Israel,Iran War
By Roland Ekama
In a dramatic escalation amid the spiraling security crisis in the Middle East, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest container line, has issued an urgent lockdown on its fleet.
Citing…
IMO Expresses Concerns Over Attacks On Seafarers’, Merchant Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz,
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has issued a stark warning today amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that "no attack on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping is ever…
Strait of Hormuz Chaos: Over 750 Commercial Ships U-Turn Amid Iranian Threats
No fewer than 750 commercial vessels including heavy weights like CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd, and others are making u turns avoiding straits of Hormuz.over the war between Iran versus US and Israel in the Middle East.
Escalating tensions in…
NUSI Issues Urgent Alert For Indian Seafarers Amid Iran Tensions
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has sounded an urgent safety alarm for Indian crew members operating near Iran's coast, citing the escalating war-like situation in the region.
In an advisory note addressed to all…
Navy’s Piracy Crackdown Powers Port Trade Surge in Nigeria – Shippers’ Council Boss
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has praised the Nigerian Navy's aggressive anti-piracy efforts as a game-changer for port operations, cargo safety, and Nigeria's blue economy .…
Shippers’ Council , Police Partnership To End Port Operational Delays , Boost Security
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and Ports Authority Police (Western) Command are deepening ties to enhance port security and efficiency, highlighted by a courtesy visit from Commissioner of Police CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc,…
Apapa Customs Deepens Navy Ties To Boost Maritime Security
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed strong commitments to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Navy towards ensuring effective maritime security.
Comptroller…